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First Class Photography
Series
by Willis T. Bird
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First Class Photography
- First class photographs
aren't made with expensive equipment, but by first class
photographers. The first in a series by Willis T. Bird.
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First Class
Photography: Family Tree Project.
- Willis T. Bird shows you
how to help preserve your family's history, and with a really fun
project.
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First Class
Photography: Contests
- by Willis T. Bird
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FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY: LESSON 5
- An Overview of Equipment: It’s a Personal Matter
- by Willis T. Bird
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FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY LESSON
SIX:
The Junior Safari
- Willis T Bird shows
you how to take safari type pictures without traveling across the globe.
First Class Photography:
Photography of Collections
A new Photography For Young People's article by
Willis T. Bird.
 
First
Class Photography: Lesson 8
Cameras and Auto Parts.
A Photography for Young
People article, by Willis T. Bird.
First
Class Photography: Lesson 9
"Taking the Mystery Out of Photographic Terms." Join Willis T Bird
as he explores the meanings of basic photographic terms. Part 1 of 2.
First
Class Photography: Lesson
10
Join Willis T Bird in the second installment of "Taking the Mystery
Out of Photographic Terms."
Click
Here if you missed part one.
First
Class Photography: Lesson 11
Dry Underwater Photography?
Join Willis T Bird in the next
installment of "First Class Photography."
First Class Photography: Lesson 12.
What makes a contest winner?
Find out what makes a
contest winner in this article by Willis T Bird.
First
Class Photography: Lesson 13, Getting In The Mood
Willis T Bird talks about photography and how mood plays--or
can play--a big part. A Photography for Young People Article. Check it
out.
First Class Photography: Lesson 14, Flowers
Flowers are a good subject especially at this time of
year. Here are some tips for getting them.
A Photography for Young People Article. (It's not
just for young people!) By Willis T Bird.
First
Class Photography: Lesson 15, Summer Time Fun
Great subjects are everywhere in the summer. Remember
to protect you and your equipment. Check out this "First Class
Photography" lesson by Willis T. Bird.
First Class Photography: Lesson 16
"Read all about it."
By
Willis T. Bird
 
First Class
Photography: Lesson 17
Bird Photography,
by Willis T.
Bird
First
Class Photography: Lesson 18
What lenses do I need?
First Class Photography: Lesson 19
It's a zoo out there!
Willis T. Bird
tells us how to get the
best out of our zoo photography.
FIRST CLASS
PHOTOGRAPHY: LESSON 20
Beginning Digital
Photography.
Check out this informative
article by Willis T Bird.
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY: LESSON 21:
Sunrise/Sunsets
Some tips on how to photograph beautiful sunsets safely.
By Willis T Bird. Find out how.
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY: LESSON 22
Fall
Photography
by Willis T Bird.
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY: LESSON 23
Happy Holiday Greetings by Willis T Bird. Create your own
holiday cards. Find out how!
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY: LESSON 24
All photographers eventually face the problem of not having enough
space to store their images.
You might want to think about a solution
now. Here are some ideas from Willis T. Bird.
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY: LESSON 25
"Lighting"
Lighting is one of the most difficult things
to learn about in photography.
Willis T. Bird
shows you how to get started.
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY LESSON 26: Problem Areas
Sometimes your images are not as sharp as they should be.
Here are some tips, by
Willis T. Bird, to
help you solve this problem.
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY LESSON 27: “Taking Care of That New
Camera”
Willis T Bird gives us some tips on taking care
of a new camera. Check it out.
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY LESSON 28: “Aircraft”
Air shows occur all around the country (and world). They provide
some great opportunities for photography. Willis T Bird gives us
some tips to make sure we get the best photos possible.
Check it out.
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY LESSON 29: “Go Long-Go Wide”
There are many kinds of lenses to use with your SLR or DSLR.
Which one you choose depends on what you are shooting and why.
Find out more.
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY LESSON 30: “Flying Flowers"
Butterflies have been called "flying flowers."
Find out how to
photograph these beautiful creatures, in this article by
Willis T Bird.
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY: Lesson 31 Back to
Basics-What is a Good Picture?
What does it mean for a photo to have impact.
Find out the answer
to this and more in this article by Willis T Bird.
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY: Lesson 32
Tripping into Fall.
Willis T Bird
describes a recent trip to photograph the Fall
colors. Check it
out.
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY: Lesson 33:
“Shooting Birds”
Bird photography is fun, but not always easy. Willis T Bird tells us
how to get started. Check it
out.
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY, LESSON 34: Sunrise-Sunset
Probably the most photographed thing in the world are sunrises
and sunsets. Willis T Bird shows us how to get the best shots of
the sun. Check it out.
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY, LESSON 35:
“Talking Sports”
If you are interested in shooting sports, a key rule is "Be
Ready!" Find out more in
this article by Willis T Bird.
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY:
LESSON 36 - “Ideas”
Find
out how simple it is to find photography subjects in
this article by Willis T. Bird.
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY:
LESSON 37 - “I Shutter to Think and More”
Learn
about the camera shutter, exposure, depth-of-field and focal planes in
this article by Willis T. Bird.
Know
Your Camera by Noella Ballenger
Know Your Camera
So, you finally got a
camera. Now what? By Noella Ballenger.
Know Your Camera: More About
Aperture Control.
Part 2 of the "Know Your
Camera" Series, by Noella Ballenger
Know Your Camera:
More Shutter Speed Tips, by Noella Ballenger
Know Your Camera
"Accessories."
Part four in
a series by Noella Ballenger
Know Your Camera: The
Next Step
Noella Ballenger shows us how to experiment using depth of field.
 Polar Bears
Noella
Ballenger presents a classroom project for children.
Can You Guess
What This Is?
A game for very
young children. By Noella Ballenger.
Can You Guess What This Is?
A game for very
young children. By Noella Ballenger. Second in a series
Articles by Michael Kees
Photography for Young People: The Reciprocity Rule
Your camera meter may indicate an exposure that works for the scene,
but if you know the rule of reciprocity, you can choose a wide variety
of exposure settings. Matthew L. Kees explains the importance of
using the setting on your camera to get the images you want.
Find out more.
Photography for Young People: Depth of Field
Depth of field in one of the basics in photography. Mastering it
will improve your photography. By Matthew L. Kees.
Film Choice
The photographer working with film
needs to know which film works best
according to the conditions at hand. Here is some information for
helping you decide. If you are a novice with a film camera you need to
read this article by Matthew Kees.
Miscellaneous
The Photographer Behind the Badge:
A look at a career
in forensic photography. Another Fresh Eye feature
article.
Picture Perfect Pet Pictures
This
article is intended to help kids get started in photography
by photographing their pets.
Making
Your Photographs Speak
A new article by
Marci Cooke offering self-assignments to improve your photography.
COOL MUSIC CD COVERS:
Integrating
Computers into the Photography Classroom
Short Exposure: A Photo Safari
Creating
in the Darkroom
The darkroom is an
essential part of learning photography. Here's why!
Santa Fe Workshop Young Photographers' Class
Wendy Walsh gives
some ideas how to wake up the creative spirit.
Looking at Chrestovozdvizhensky Monastery
Report from
Ukraine by Olexiy Logvinov
Lenses: The Long and the Short of It
A primer on
lenses. What is the difference between and long lens and a short one?
When do you use each?
An
Insider's View of Poltava in the Ukraine
Our correspondent
from the Ukraine shows us the town of Poltava
A
Photographic Trip to Washington D.C.
by Elizabeth Powis.
Apogee's summer intern wins a prestigious award and a trip to
Washington D.C.
The Other Side of
Photography
Becoming, looking and the inner self.
Find out more in this
article by Andy Long
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