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Maria Piscopo  |  Feb 24, 2014  |  First Published: Jan 01, 2014  |  1 comments
The past few years have witnessed many challenges to those who want to earn money with their photography for both full-timers and those who use their talents to earn extra income. One area that has remained strong, indeed grown, is the family portrait business. Photographers have seen the need to adapt to changes in their clients’ expectations and tastes and, as importantly, the changing pace of technology. In addition, there are important marketing considerations that contribute to success as well. In this article I talk with Kim Campbell, Orit Harpaz, Vonda Hussey, and Michelle Tricca to gain their insight on the family portrait business. Please use the “Web Resources” listed at the end of this article to help you visit their websites so you can see more of their dynamic and exciting work.
George Schaub  |  Feb 21, 2014  |  First Published: Jan 01, 2014  |  0 comments

A tilt-shift lens can be thought of as a flexible visual tool in the many ways it allows you to image the world. Unlike a standard lens, even a zoom, with a set point of view enforced by stance, elevation, focal length, and, within certain limits, depth of field, the tilt-shift lens opens visual doors a “fixed” lens will not. By tilting the lens within the mount you can enhance or greatly diminish depth of field beyond the “normal” abilities of the focal length and aperture setting. By shifting the lens you can “fix” perspective distortion or exaggerate it for “trick” effects.

James Patrick  |  Feb 21, 2014  |  First Published: Jan 01, 2014  |  0 comments

There I was, 20 years old behind the sideline barricade of an arena football game clutching to my now outdated Canon EOS 20D with a 200mm lens slapped on it. I raced back and forth behind the separating wall with a cluster of other photographers—feverishly snapping off images as the players sprinted up and down the field and crashed into one another and off the barriers. It was my first sporting photo assignment.

Press Release  |  Feb 21, 2014  |  0 comments
MeFOTO has introduced the DayTrip, a super compact travel tripod kit that provides photographers with camera support allowing them to make sharp photos, time-lapse photographs and long exposures for creative low-light photography or even special effects. Photographers can choose from 8 available colors: gold, blue, green, red, titanium, purple, orange and black.
Josh Miller  |  Feb 11, 2014  |  First Published: Jan 01, 2014  |  0 comments

Sunstars are a great way to fill an otherwise boring, cloudless blue sky with a feeling of drama and excitement. They are often a way to add a compositional element that helps draw a viewer into a scene. Technically, any light source can create a “sunstar” as long as it is a tiny point of light and the camera is set correctly. We often see the star effect in shots of buildings with their lights twinkling at dusk, or the moon in the night sky. Most commonly we see star patterns when the sun is setting on the horizon, but in this case we only see half of the sunstar because the other half is being blocked by the horizon.

Joe Farace  |  Feb 11, 2014  |  First Published: Jan 01, 2014  |  1 comments
Not too long ago there was an online discussion about what inspires people to create new images. For me, new things are what inspire me. It can be a new lens, a new accessory, or maybe just a new place to make photographs. Here are some new tools for your inspiration along with a few ways to make old things reinspire you.
Press Release  |  Feb 11, 2014  |  0 comments
Jill-e Designs is introducing an array of unique new carriers for camera gear, laptops and tablets, smartphones. These new offerings – crafted from rich leather, ballistic nylon, coated canvas and similar quality materials – feature the new Jill-e Designs branding and do an exceptional job meeting today’s requirements for performance, protection and stylish appeal.
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Feb 07, 2014  |  First Published: Jan 01, 2014  |  0 comments

It all began back in 1990 with a shareware program called Paint Shop. Debuting the same year as Adobe PhotoShop 1.0, comparison to that legendary product has been inescapable. Paint Shop, known as PaintShop Pro X6 Ultimate in its current incarnation, has always been associated with three characteristics: extreme affordability, sufficient power for most photo enthusiasts, and Windows-only compatibility. PaintShop Pro has continued to evolve and improve, and today offers many significant enhancements, including the ability to run smoothly on Macs using a Windows emulation program.

John Wade  |  Feb 07, 2014  |  First Published: Jan 01, 2014  |  0 comments

America did not invent photography—that honor must go to the French—but US camera manufacturers can take credit for introducing simple ways of taking pictures and bringing photography to the masses. Along the way, many also came up with often strange and sometimes ugly designs.

Press Release  |  Feb 07, 2014  |  1 comments
Orlando’s newest lifestyle hotel – B Resort, located in the Walt Disney World® Resort is offering local artists and galleries the opportunity to showcase original works in its hotel, opening in early 2014 steps away from Downtown Disney® area. The resort is accepting submissions, now through March 15, from artists who wish to participate in this innovative program.

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