Shooting and composition tips – Photoshop CS5: Landscape Photography from lynda.com

January 18, 2012 by  
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Watch the entire course at www.lynda.com In Photoshop CS5: Landscape Photography, Ben Long outlines a full, shooting-to-output workflow geared specifically toward the needs of landscape photographers, with a special emphasis on composition, exposure enhancement, and retouching. This course also covers converting to black and white, using high-dynamic range (HDR) imaging techniques to capture an image that’s closer to what your eye sees, and preparing images for large-format printing. Learn to bring back the impact of the original scene with some simple post-processing in Photoshop.

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Baja California Photography Tips for Shooting in Bright Light

September 4, 2011 by  
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Photo Expeditions offer Lindblad-National Geographic guests hikes that move at a photographer’s pace and outings timed to take advantage of the best light. Here, photographer Jack Swenson shares some thoughts on shooting black-and-white photography under the midday sun.

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Digital Camera Tricks and Special Effects 101: Creative Techniques for Shooting and Image Editing

March 6, 2011 by  
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Adding ghostly images, transforming skin to fur, and creating stop-action photography are among the special effects digital photographers learn in this guide to manipulating a camera’s conventional settings for unconventional and artistic effect. The camera itself provides the initial departure point from traditional photography as photographers are encouraged to use “incorrect” exposure settings, “poor” focus, and reflections to create striking and dramatic images…. More >>


Digital Camera Tricks and Special Effects 101: Creative Techniques for Shooting and Image Editing

Professional Digital Photography: Techniques for Lighting, Shooting, and Image Editing

January 25, 2011 by  
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Going beyond a basic introduction to digital equipment, this book teaches photographers how to achieve high-quality, professional results with digital equipment and the application of traditional photographic techniques. It serves as a sourcebook for professionals who are ready to complement their traditional images with digital imaging techniques. Explained are how color balancing can be altered with a dial on a camera; how to effectively light subjects for digital… More >>


Professional Digital Photography: Techniques for Lighting, Shooting, and Image Editing

Kodak Guide to Shooting Great Travel Pictures: How to Take Travel Pictures Like a Pro, With 250 Color Photos and 90 Tips

October 24, 2010 by  
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·The most authoritative guide to travel photography for vacationers—with everything you need to know to take travel pictures like a pro, whether you use a point-and-shoot camera or a single-lens reflex.
·Loaded with tips, each illustrated with color photos (250 in all, many from Kodak’s own extensive archives).
·Written by Jeff Wignall, author of numerous Kodak books on photography techniques.
·Contains special 6-page albums by distinguished travel ph… More >>


Kodak Guide to Shooting Great Travel Pictures: How to Take Travel Pictures Like a Pro, With 250 Color Photos and 90 Tips

beach photography shooting tips, episode 1

October 23, 2010 by  
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how to shoot at the beach. this episode covers TIDES and the shorebreak, and how those affect your picture taking adventures at the beach.

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1 Minute with Willy Ep12. Blind Shooting – Photography Tips

September 7, 2010 by  
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bananamana.com Willy Foo, Singapore photographer, talks about blind shooting a technique press photographers use quite often. He demonstrates how to practice blind shooting and what you should look out for. For more info on Willy Foo and his photography courses click the link above.

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