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LightingPro TechniquesPortraiture
Available Light Portraits
10 Secrets To Photographing People Using Minimum Equipment
Joe Farace  |  Jan 01, 2001  | 

It should come as no surprise to you to discover that there are few--maybe no--real secrets in photography. Instead, what you find are informed opinions based on experience blended with some stylistic preferences. The recipe for producing...

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Murphys Law Revisited
Even A Pro Can Have A Bad Day
Jay Abend  |  Dec 01, 2000  | 

You're all familiar with Murphy's Law--Anything that can possibly go wrong will go wrong. Certainly being a working photographer is a great way to see Murphy's Law in action on nearly a daily basis. While I pride myself on being prepared for every...

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Outdoor/TravelPro Techniques
Fall Colors
10 Tips For Capturing The Essence Of Autumn
Peter K. Burian  |  Oct 01, 2000  | 

As the last days of summer give way to frosty nights and crisp mornings, the world is transformed into a fiery splendor. In most parts of the US and Canada, crimson maples, golden poplars or aspen, and red dogwoods dominate the landscape. This is a...

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Framing & Mounting Your Images
An Inexpensive Do It Yourself
Mike Matzkin  |  Oct 01, 2000  | 

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Lasagna Prints
How To Avoid Paper Curl
Rosalind Smith  |  Oct 01, 2000  | 

Imagine this.
You are preparing prints for a highly respected exhibition. It is now
in the fifth consecutive day of rain. You process the prints in your usual
way--everything seems to be going well throughout the entire chemical...

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Cruisin Power
10 Tips For Classic Car Images
Peter K. Burian  |  Sep 01, 2000  | 

A large percentage of the population has always had a love affair with the automobile. We own more cars per capita than any other culture and we have a genuine fascination with older models. When "classic" vehicles reach a certain age, some will spend small...

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The Long View
Taking Telephoto Lenses To The Extreme
Jay Abend  |  Aug 01, 2000  | 

I've always wanted really exotic lenses: super wide fisheyes, perspective control tilt and shift lenses, super fast rare earth element thoroughbreds, and super long telephotos. I've managed to buy, rent, or borrow just about everything out there in...

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Recipe For Gourmet Images
10 Ingredients To Bring Home Your Memories
Rick Sammon  |  Jun 01, 2000  | 

Ever wonder what ingredients professional travel photographers use to make great on-location pictures? Here's my gourmet recipe.

Getting Ready To "Cook."...

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The Simple Life
The Joys Of Shooting With Basic Gear
Jay Abend  |  May 01, 2000  | 

The Simple Life

I love fancy photography equipment as much as the next guy, but there are times when I like to put away all of the expensive cameras, lighting gear, and softboxes and try and shoot with some basic gear.

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LightingPro TechniquesPortraiture
Breaking The Rules
Fresh Techniques For People Photography
Jay Abend  |  Apr 01, 2000  | 

If you still think of portraits in terms of main light, fill light, and key light, I think you're missing out on some fresh and exciting techniques. While the classic studio portrait is still practiced by lots of amateurs and practically every...

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Digital DarkroomPro Techniques
Digital Opportunities
Scanners, Printers, And Software Change The Studio Business
Steve Bedell  |  Mar 01, 2000  | 

I have to admit something to you. About five years ago, when it was becoming very evident that digital technology would become increasingly important for the imaging professional, I tried to look the other way. I figured it would be a niche market. If they...

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Tips Of The Top Techs
Some Advice From The Experts
Barry Tanenbaum  |  Dec 01, 1999  | 

Lindsay Silverman
Marketing Manager, SLR Program Development
Nikon Inc.
Flexible Flyer. "Don't be married to one method of shooting. Even though the cameras I use can be customized, I...

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Pro TechniquesWildlife
...Like An Eagle
John Pezzenti's Freedom Book
Barry Tanenbaum  |  Oct 01, 1999  | 

They recognize him, the eagles.
Not all of them, of course, but enough of them so that he can get close...and
closer still. "I learned that eagles can recognize a face for
over 20 years," John Pezzenti,J...

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Front Page
Steve Berman's Six Steps To Free-Lance Photojournalism
Rosalind Smith  |  Sep 01, 1999  | 

"When showing your
portfolio it is a good idea to offer up a variety of choices--some verticals,
some horizontals, some wides, and some tight details."

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Shoot Like A Pro...
In Your Basement, Bedroom, Or Spare Room
Jay Abend  |  Sep 01, 1999  | 

One of the most difficult obstacles to overcome for the aspiring studio photographer is the lack of a proper space to shoot. Spare bedrooms, garages, attics, and basements have all been transformed into makeshift studios, and most lack adequate space to...

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