http://www.brighthub.comen-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/57358.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 20:15:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57358lynchlarrymIf money's tight this year but you still want to send out holiday greetings, why not make your own unique holiday photo cards? Here are two simple, straightforward methods to help get you started. Unique Holiday Photo Cards The economy seems to be rebounding, but is still a mess in most areas. Money’s tight all around and now you want to se...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/57357.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 20:10:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57357digitaldan1This annual expo gives photo enthusiasts a chance to meet manufacturers and check out new products. Visitors also got a chance to get some discounts and freebies. Introduction Trade shows and expositions can be fun events for the media and enthusiasts since they give individuals a chance to see the latest products and often get opportunities to put...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/57354.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 20:02:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57354digitaldan1Sports photographers are called upon to cover a wide range of activities that call for all sorts of equipment. This article provides a list of equipment necessary for sports photography. Introduction Sports photography presents a photographer with a wide variety of challenges. Preparing an equipment list for this speciality is difficult because the...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/57353.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 19:48:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57353digitaldan1Photographers are often called upon to show a particular emotion or feeling. This article offers tips on showing joy and happiness in your images. Introduction One of the challenges commonly faced by professional photographers is showing a particular emotion. The last article in this series covered showing sadness or loneliness. This time around, l...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/52674.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 19:41:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:52674digitaldan1Often a photographer is asked to show a particular emotion or feeling in an image. The ability to create an emotional connection between the viewer and the image is an important skill. In this article, we're going to look at creating a particular emotion, that of loneliness. Introduction Often a photographer is asked to show a particular emotio...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/57352.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 19:36:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57352digitaldan1Travel photography tests a photographer's ability to plan and manage their time and equipment, particularly when air travel is involved. Here's a travel equipment list to help you with your planning. Introduction Packing for a photo/destination trip can be a real challenge, particularly if air travel is part of the itinerary. Depending on y...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/57351.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 19:17:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57351balaAre you a fan of tree photography? Chances are you started out with nature photography and developed an interest for trees. Here are some tips and tricks on how to capture the best photos of trees. Tree Photography Nature photography is probably one of the most popular genres of photography. Though most photographers concentrate on getting grea...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/57349.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 19:02:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57349CroftGood lighting is key to the success of any studio photographer. Here are some simple set ups and lighting techniques. Studio Basics All photographers have a personal style and work flow that fits the type of work they shoot and their personality. Here are some studio lighting techniques that focus on work flow and time management. Studio time is ex...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/33571.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 18:46:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:33571writermayAnsel Adams is one of the most revered photographers of all time. He specialized in landscape photography and he is the master of a difficult photography technique known as Zone System. Who was Ansel Adams and what makes the Zone System a great technique? Biography of Ansel Adams Ansel Adams was not just a man who happened to take excellent pic...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/57344.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 18:44:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57344digitaldan1The Zone System has long been known as an incredibly precise method of exposure control. This article introduces you to the approach. Introduction One of the most powerful tools photographers have for proper exposure is understanding how to read the light falling on a scene and make it work within the abilities of the camera's imaging sensor. In th...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/57342.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 18:30:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57342digitaldan1Today's auto everything cameras are technological wonders that try to make photography simple, yet relying on the camera to make all the decisions is a recipe for mediocrity. Often you're better off relying on manual control and making your own decisions as a photographer. Introduction Auto exposure, auto focus, auto ISO. These features can...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/reviews/57337.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 18:03:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57337smojicaThe American Society of Photographers may benefit some digital photographers looking to expand their technical knowledge and meet other people in the industry. However, due to its membership requirements and limited financial and professional value, careful consideration is advised before joining. Introduction Sometimes digital photography can be a...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/57335.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 17:57:02 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57335SparkKDThis article series is a beginner's guide to Adobe Lightroom and shows what can be accomplished using the various modules within Adobe Lightroom. The first article discusses the Adobe Lightroom software interface. The subsequent articles cover each of the individual modules within Adobe Lightroom. Introduction Adobe Lightroom is a software for ...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/57334.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 17:50:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57334CroftThe beauty of a good portrait is in the lighting techniques. This article covers three simple, but versatile portrait lighting techniques. These tips are useful for professionals and advanced amateurs. The Basics There are many different types and styles of portrait photography lighting techniques. This article will cover simple lighting set ups an...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/48237.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 17:42:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:48237ChrissyDeanThis article explains how and when to use the focal lock feature on a digital camera. When should you use focal lock? These days many a digital camera are being made with built in facial recognition. This makes taking pictures of family or friends much easier in most cases. However, face recognition does not completely eliminate the need to use...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/57333.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 17:40:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57333ChrissyDeanCreating Thanksgiving cards, scrapbook pages, or any project in Photoshop can turn into a pain without a few brush sets to help out. Here is a list of the top 10 Thanksgiving Photoshop brushes to use in these projects and many more. Best of all, they're free for anyone! Top 10 Thanksgiving Brush Sets in Photoshop Creating Thanksgiving cards...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/57332.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 17:33:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57332ash5458Good party photos are few and far between. It can be difficult to get a decent candid shot with so much going on and poor lighting. Try out these tips below to get some great shots at your next big event. Lighting The most common problem with party photos is the poor lighting. In most cases, the lighting is too low and using flash may be too harsh....http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/reviews/57330.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 17:26:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57330balaOnOne Software has been a pioneer in making some truly remarkable Photoshop plugins or addons that add much value to your image. Their PhotoFrame 4.0 software is the numero-uno solution for adding special frames, edges, borders and texture to your images. Read on to learn more. Enhance Your Images with OnOne Software PhotoFrame 4.0 Although capturi...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/57289.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 00:18:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57289CroftBlack and white photography is gaining popularity in the portrait market. Learn some photography techniques for creating black and white fine art portraits. Black and White Fine Art Photography Black and white photography can create more drama and interest in a portrait. In black and white photography, the character and lines on a face are more tho...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/57288.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 00:12:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57288digitaldan1Creating a zoom effect with your digital camera is easy. You can do it without using special effects software or special filters. All it takes is a zoom lens and a slow shutter speed and maybe a tripod. Introduction While creating special effects on the computer with an image editing program or via special effects filters is popular these days, som...