http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/49944.aspxThu, 12 Nov 2009 18:01:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49944CroftLearn how to make a good image great by creating visual impact and drawing attention to a focal area in your image. Create stunning focal points by drawing attention to the main subject in your picture with Photoshop tools. Create Impact with Image Manipulation by Using the Ellipse and Gaussian Blur Tools Many images can be improved for greater imp...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/25310.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 20:49:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:25310shuchikalraCapturing texture in photographs is often overlooked, as it can prove to be a challenge if you don’t know what you’re doing. You don’t need expensive software to create textures in your photographs – your camera can do that for you! Read on to find out how... Why Photograph Textures? A dash of texture can add dimensi...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/55373.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 19:20:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55373stephenipThere are easier and less expensive ways to improve your photography than shopping for more gear. Sometimes you just need to remember to shoot more, see more, and speak more. The Craft of Photography For many beginning photographers, including myself, it is easy to get caught up with the technical side of photography. By technical I don't mean aper...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/48615.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2009 21:04:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:48615CroftHere is a list of print publications that provide free photography magazines and trade publications and how to get them. If you are a photographer, student, artist or in the business of photography&#59; all of these publications offer free subscriptions delivered to your door. Free Photography Magazines Most trade publications survive on advertisin...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/53818.aspxTue, 27 Oct 2009 22:14:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53818allychevalierScratches, smudges, even cracks—LCD screens are one of the most easily damaged parts of a camera, partly because very few cameras have built-in LCD covers, and partly because they are simply so exposed to the elements. This article shows you how to make your very own DIY LCD screen protector. Supplies Transparent, one-side sticky plastic . Th...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/53794.aspxTue, 27 Oct 2009 21:16:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53794allychevalierThere are fluids all around you, from the air you sneeze out to the shock waves of a plane in flight to hot air spiralling away from a candle, all creating intricate patterns of fluid density... and this can all be easily photographed. This article explains. What Is Schlieren Photography? Schlieren photography is essentially a method of photogr...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/52932.aspxTue, 20 Oct 2009 18:32:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:52932anuramnLearn how to make Photoshop brushes with this tutorial. Introduction to Photoshop Brushes Festival season is approaching and I know there are many who wish to create or make their own brushes for the occasion. You can do lots with brushes in Photoshop. Finding one as well as using them is definitely a cakewalk. You don’t have to be an expert in Pho...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/52924.aspxTue, 20 Oct 2009 17:55:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:52924mistyfaucheuxTired of walking around for weeks with glitter glued to your body? Want another way to create scrapbook pages? Well, Photoshop allows you to create your own unique scrapbook pages that are free from mess, but just as fun! Scanning in Images Scrapbooking is fun. But, it can also be messy, too. There is a way, however, to create a scrapbo...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/50652.aspxMon, 28 Sep 2009 17:24:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:50652dr4gonHave you ever wondered how to whiten some yellow teeth in Photoshop? Learn how in this tutorial and get back those shiny whites! Introduction Have you ever taken a picture of someone (not yourself of course) where their teeth were a little bit yellow or not looking their best? In this tutorial, I will show you how simple it is to brighten t...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/50242.aspxFri, 25 Sep 2009 23:03:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:50242CroftGet out those old family photos and learn how to restore damaged pictures in Photoshop. If you have a favorite picture that is old or damaged, learn how to restore it so you can print a new picture. Restoring Damaged Pictures In Photoshop Here's your chance to take all those old family photographs out of your drawer, restore and print them just in ...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/49788.aspxTue, 22 Sep 2009 20:06:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49788CroftIn this tutorial, you'll learn how to turn your photo into a watercolor painting using Photoshop. Painting A Watercolor In Photoshop Photoshop offers many ways to do the same thing. This is another way to get the watercolor effect without using the watercolor filter. This effect is softer and creates a more natural feel than just using the wate...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/49753.aspxTue, 22 Sep 2009 16:59:13 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49753aczafraWith the holiday season quickly approaching, it's time to brush up your holiday photography skills. Here are some tips and tricks on how to take great photos of Christmas lights. What You Need to Take Better Photos of Christmas Lights It doesn't matter whether you are using a DSLR or a decent point-and-shoot camera, you can still take better ph...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/49669.aspxTue, 22 Sep 2009 14:06:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49669dgrwritingTaking pictures of your family pet during the holidays can be fun, but you may not always end up with the results you want. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of photographing your pet. Photographing Your Pet If you have a pet in the family, chances are you want them in your holiday photos. Depending on your pet this can be very challe...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/5119.aspxThu, 17 Sep 2009 02:16:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:5119rhondaSo, you have your digital photos all nicely stored away on your computer, but now for whatever reason, you need to transfer them to another computer. How do you do this? This series will provide you with five different ways to do this, providing step-by-step instructions. Introduction This is the introduction to a 6 part article series on how t...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/49017.aspxTue, 15 Sep 2009 21:31:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49017allychevalierColor is a powerful tool in photographer, and one of the most direct ways to manipulate it is with a little help from your flash. This article outlines how to make your own custom DIY color flash diffuser. Supplies Colored material. This can acquired from a variety of sources. The simplest solution is to get some clear plastic and color over the to...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/9507.aspxThu, 10 Sep 2009 21:57:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9507xanadu324You heard about Flickr from a friend or colleague. You checked out the site and got so confused that your head almost exploded! What do you do now? You read this article which explains to you how to use Flickr.com. What Is Flickr.com? Flickr.com has been around since 2004 and some people are still unsure how to use it. Sure, you can rea...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/10349.aspxThu, 10 Sep 2009 21:39:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:10349xanadu324This is the continuation of the Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 tutorial on how to create a watermark. Adding The 3-D Effect To Your Watermark From the Effects panel select the Bevel option. Double click on Simple Inner (highlighted in red below) and the effect will be added to your text. Alternatively, you can drag and drop the Simple Inner Bevel ont...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/9998.aspxThu, 10 Sep 2009 21:39:15 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9998xanadu324This article explains the icons of Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 It explains what the icons do and where they are. Screenshots are included to help you along in understanding Photoshop Elements. Selection Brushes and Typing Tools Selection Brush Tool : The selection brush allows you to “paint” the pixels that you wish to select. Quick Selection Tool...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/9994.aspxThu, 10 Sep 2009 21:37:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9994xanadu324This article explains the icons of Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 It explains what the icons do and where they are. Screenshots are included within this article so you can find them in your own program. Move, Zoom, and the Hand Tool Move Tool : The move tool will allow you to move the layer to wherever you’d like to place it. It will not work if ther...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/photography/articles/9647.aspxThu, 10 Sep 2009 21:34:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9647xanadu324After you've read about the different types of photo essays and tried them yourself, you may still be strapped for ideas. This article will give you one more idea on how to practice your photo essay skills. One Last Photo Essay Idea You’ve documented an event, taken photos of every park in the area, and sequenced so much time you’re starting to...