The Technical and How-to
Archives
Articles by Jim Altengarten
Creativity and the Rule of Thirds
In a "back-to-basics"
article, Jim Altengarten discusses how to give your images strength and
clarity. Find out how to make your images better.
Flash Photography—Controlling
the Background Exposure
Troubled by black backgrounds when you use your on-camera flash.
Here's how to solve that problem.
White Balance and Color Temperature in Digital Photography
Jim Altengarten tackles an often confusing subject for
those new to digital photography.
Photographing Waterfalls
Learn how to use
your shutter speeds to capture the beauty of rushing water in
this article by Jim Altengarten.
Depth-of-Field Preview:
Friend or Foe?
Landscape photographers are very opinionated
when discussing the camera’s depth-of-field preview button. This article
explains how the depth of field preview operates, its problems, and a few tips
for making it work well for you.
Check out this article by Jim
Altengarten.
Understanding
Depth-of-field
Understanding depth-of-field and how it plays a part in your
photography is crucial to producing successful images.
Learn more about this
aspect of photography from Jim Altengarten.
How
Your Camera Sees the World
Jim Altengarten explains how your camera meter works and how
to get the most of what your camera sees.
Questions to Ask Before
Pressing the Shutter Button
Do you think before you shoot? Here are some questions to ask
yourself before you push the shutter.
Read this article by
Jim Altengarten.
Selecting a Tripod
Jim Altengarten tells how to choose one of the most important tools to
making sharp photos.
Find out
how.
My Ten
Photographic Principles
Here are ten principles that Jim Altengarten believe are
important for a creative photographer.
Find out what they
are!
Articles from Willis T. Bird
-
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
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.
Articles from ACDsystems and Kris Butler
Gray Card Readings: Exposure Control for Tricky
Light
Kris Butler instructs on the use of gray cards for accurate exposures.
See how it's done.
Using Your Zoom Better
Use your zoom lens for creative flexibility.
Here's how in an article by Kris
Butler.
Portraits: Backdrops, Settings
and Lighting
Kris Butler givers us some tips on how to get the best out of
your portraits.
Architecture Photos: Spicing Up Your Collection
See how you can make
your travel photos more interesting in this article by Kris Butler.
Articles by Noella Ballenger
Nature by Design
Learn how to "see" better when trying to get that great nature shot. By
Noella Ballenger.
Ten Tips for
Great Gardening Photos
Noella Ballenger tells how to get better photos
Getting the
Most Out of a Photo Workshop
Make
the most of your workshop experience. Noella Ballenger tells us how.
Tips to Make It Great
More tips for great images from
Noella Ballenger
Flower Photography
Noella Ballenger explains the best ways to get stunning photographs of
flowers. Includes 5 tips for better photography.
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.
Seeing With a Master's Eye
You don’t have to be another Rembrandt … you just have to see like one!
By Noella Ballenger.
Know Your Camera: More About
Aperture Control.
Part 2 of the "Know Your Camera" Series, by Noella Ballenger
Just
Have Fun Noella Ballenger shares a recent outing to the
ice rink. Take a look.
Excuses
“Bakersfield is a long way to drive” and other excuses by Noella
Ballenger. See if you recognize any of these excuses that you use to
avoid taking photographs.
Creative
Experimentation
"I've found that the way I learn best is to
set up experiments. They always begin with the question, 'What if
I tried …?'" Learn more about creative experimentation in this article
by Noella Ballenger
Photography for a Special Purpose
Whether you’re writing a photo story or planning to put together a group
of photographs for a specific “story purpose” such as a slide program or
article, there are specific actions you can take to make the job
smoother and easier for yourself. Find out how to make your
"project" more effective in this article by Noella Ballenger.
Special Moments
Once your friends and family realize
you know how to use a camera, they often give you an "opportunity" to
document their special moments. Noella Ballenger tells us about a recent
one. Check it out.
Get
Intimate with Your Subject
Getting close is one of the best ways to get great flower
photographs. Noella Ballenger tells us how she does it.
The Doldrums
Stuck in a rut? Can't get motivated to take photos?
Here are some ideas by Noella
Ballenger to get you out of your doldrums.
Funlight
Break some rules this holiday season,
by Noella Ballenger.
Photographic Choices
Making decisions about how you want your photos to look can be
simple or complex. Here are some ideas to help make the process
easier. Read this article
by Noella Ballenger.
Articles by Gene Copas
The Glamour
Photographer's Notebook:
1930's Movie Star Glamour by Gene Copas
The Glamour
Photographer's Notebook:
Jacqueline in Black by Gene Copas
The Glamour
Photographer's Notebook:
Sheryl by Gene Copas
The Glamour
Photographer's Notebook:
Basic Outdoor Glamour by
Gene Copas
The Glamour
Photographer's Notebook:
Smokin' Charli
by Gene Copas
The Glamour
Photographer's Notebook:
A Waterfall
by Gene Copas
The Glamour
Photographer's Notebook:
Sense of
Humor by Gene Copas
The Glamour
Photographer's Notebook:
Ode to "MOM"
by Gene Copas
The Glamour
Photographer's Notebook:
A Classical
Approach by Gene Copas
The Glamour
Photographer's Notebook:
Oops! Did I Say Something Wrong?
by Gene Copas
The Glamour
Photographer's Notebook:
Keep It
Simple by Gene Copas
The Glamour
Photographer's Notebook:
A Little Window Light
by Gene Copas
The Glamour
Photographer's Notebook:
It's a Jungle
Out There by Gene Copas
The Glamour
Photographer's Notebook:
Patterns & Shadows
by Gene Copas
The Glamour
Photographer's Notebook:
Pulling It All Together
by Gene Copas
The Glamour
Photographer's Notebook:
Fabulous Whitney
by Gene Copas
The Glamour
Photographer's Notebook:
One Light Glamour
by Gene Copas
The Glamour
Photographer's Notebook:
Outdoor Backlight
by Gene Copas
The Glamour
Photographer's Notebook:
A Quiet Time
by Gene Copas
The Glamour
Photographer's Notebook:
Hair Do?
by Gene Copas
The Glamour
Photographer's Notebook:
Up Against the Wall
by Gene Copas
The Glamour Photographer's Notebook:
The Magic of Black & White by Gene Copas
The Glamour Photographer's Notebook:
The Lesson of the Rose
Another addition by Gene Copas.
Check it out.
Articles by Paul W Faust
Mylar Reflections for Beauty and
Abstracts
Need a change in direction - a new idea to stir your creative
juices? Paul W. Faust explores mylar and the photography of reflections.
Get your slides in
order!
Photo Filing 101, Parts 1 &2
Get those slides out
of the closet and out of the shoe boxes and get organized. Paul W Faust
tell us how he keeps his images straight. Go to Part 1 and
Part 2.
To
Digitize, or Not To Digitize?
Want to go digital? What do your need after you get your
camera? Paul W. Faust fill us in.
Do
Photographers and PageMaker Really Mix?
Paul W Faust tells how we, as photographers, can benefit by having this
software in our tool box
151+
Things to Photograph, A -Z
Short on ideas of what to shoot this weekend? Paul W Faust gives you
some ideas and tells you how to make your own lists.
Mylar Reflections for Beauty and
Abstracts
Need a change in direction - a new idea to stir your creative
juices? Paul W. Faust explores mylar and the photography of reflections.
Renaissance Pleasure Faire
Regional Renaissance Fairs
are unbelievable opportunities to photograph hundreds of costumed
participants. There are also activities, and arts and crafts to catch
your fancy. Paul W Faust gives us some tips on how to get the best
results when you go back in time.
Articles by Michael Fulks
Michael Fulks'
Fascination with Infrared Film and How to Correctly Use It
Michael Fulks: Infrared
Film and How to Correctly Use It, Part II
Composition: A primer
in negative and positive space. Part 1
Composition: A primer in
negative and positive space. Part 2
Focusing When Using
Infrared Film.
Part 3 in a series about infrared film.
Is Your Darkroom Safe?
Some safety tips to make your darkroom safer.
Does Your Left Brain Know What Your Right Brain is Doing?
Some exercises to get your brain working.
They Shoot Horses Don't They
A two part article about photographing horsing events, with primer about
panning.
By Michael Fulks
A Look at Ilford's 200 SFX film
by Michael Fulks
Gesalt: "Equilibrium"
by Michael Fulks
The first in a series about composition.
Gesalt: "Closure"
by Michael Fulks
The second in a series about composition.
Gestalt: Proximity
by Michael Fulks
Third on a series about composition.
Gestalt: Lines
of Sight
Michael Fulks talks about the concept of "Continuity" as an aid to
composition in the fourth article in a series.
Gestalt:
Figure/Ground
Next
article in a series on using the concepts of perception to help design
your photographs.
Gestalt:
Isomorphic Correspondence
Sixth in a series, Michael Fulks discusses how
our brain processes images and how this knowledge will make your images
more meaningful to others.
The
Model Release, A Primer
Confused about the model release? This should answer most of your
questions.
Calibrating Black
and White Negatives
Michael
Fulks tells how he calibrated black and white films for optimal results.
Calibrating
your B/W negatives (Part 2)
Part
2 of a system to help get the most out of your B/W negatives.
Anatomy of a
Smile
There are many kinds of
smiles. What kind your subject has can make or break the portrait. Do
you know how to tell the difference? Check out this article by Michael
Fulks.
"The 2'fer"
What makes one picture of two boys stand out, while
another is only good for the refrigerator door? Successful photos have several
things in common. Studying how these factors combine to make a good picture of a
two people can help you with a variety of photographic subjects.
Learn how in the article by Michael Fulks.
Gestalt Theory and Photographic
Composition
Are there rules for composition and design? The first in
a series of articles, by Michael Fulks, begins with
"Equilibrium".
Check it out.
Gestalt Theory and Photographic Composition, Part 2.
The second in a series of articles from the archives
by Michael Fulks. Find out all
about "Closure."
Gestalt Theory and
Photographic Composition, Part 3.
The third in a series of articles from the archives by Michael
Fulks. Find out all about
"Proximity."
Gestalt Theory and Photographic Composition, Part 4.
The fourth in a series of articles from the archives by
Michael Fulks. Find out all
about "Continuation."
Gestalt Theory and Photographic Composition, Part 5.
The fifth in a series of articles from the archives by
Michael Fulks. Find out all
about "Figure/Ground"
Articles by John Gerlach
Viewing Through a Grid
John Gerlach: I Bracket Exposures Too
Famed nature photographer and world traveler joins us.
Seeing Deeply.
Some tips on how to improve your artistic vision.
Long Lens Flowers
Use a telephoto lens on your close-ups for even better pictures.
Photographing
Blue Wildflowers
The
blue light of open shade causes many problems for the wildlife
photographer. Many use warming filters to correct the problem. But what
if the subject is already blue? John Gerlach tells us how to get our
blue flowers to turn out blue.
Scratched Film?
If
you have scratched film, here's why and how to avoid it in the future.
Articles by Mike Goldstein
Pageant
Photography
How to photograph
historical pageants, by Michael Goldstein
Step-by-Step RGB Image Correction in Photoshop
Here's an easy to follow step-by-step procedure to help you get what
you expect from a digital image. By Michael Goldstein
Adjusting
Your Nikon Scanner Software for Optimum Results, Part 1
Adjusting
Your Nikon Scanner Software for Optimum Results, Part 2
Getting the most out of your scanner involves getting to know it.
Michael Goldstein explains how to use your scanner software to get the
best results. See how he does it.
"How To
Carry It Off (Successful Walking Assignments For the Photographer)"
It
takes more than just being in the right place. Mike Goldstein takes us
to Bryce Canyon and shows us how to get images for stock use. See how he
does it.
Photography: The Supporting Cast
The most often cause of blurry images is not having enough
support when you take the photo. Here are some solutions to the
problem. Read this article
by Michael Goldstein
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is not beautiful in the usual
sense....not beautiful how?
Find out how!
Enhancing Your Photography with Flash Techniques: Part 1
Learn
about the use of flash from Mike Goldstein.
Enhancing Your Photography with Flash Techniques: Part 2
Learn
about the use of flash from Mike Goldstein.
The "Do's" and "Don'ts" of Bird
Shoots
Learn
photography techniques for getting good bird photos from Mike
Goldstein.
Articles by
Chris Groenhout
Star Trail and Moonlight Photography
The night sky offers many opportunities
for the adventurous photographer.
Chris Groenhout and Czesia Markiewicz tell you how to get the most out
of your nighttime photos.
Process as
Metaphor
A Photo
Essay by Sarah Van Keuren about pinhole photography, gum bichromate and
cynanotype printing.
Guide to
Photographing Display Homes
for fun and profit (mainly
profit, actually)
Learn how to get the best results from your display and
model home photography. By Chris Groenhout
Ten Steps to
Setting Up a Home Darkroom
Chris
Groenhout tell us how to turn unused space in your home into a
functional darkroom.
Articles by Robert Hitchman
Robert Hitchman Shares His Love for Photographing
Waterfalls,
Advice on proper exposure, filtration, and the best lighting/weather
conditions are covered.
Robert Hitchman: How to
Choose a Photo Workshop or Photo Field Trip
Using the Zone System in
the Field
Bob
Hitchman gives us some tips about using the Zone System for better
pictures
Articles by Andy
Long
Catching
Waterfalls
Andy
Long gives us some tips on how to make successful waterfall images.
A Different
Kind of Moon Shot
Andy
Long tells us to plan and execute your own moon shots.
"Jumping Out"
Andy Long gives us some
tips on how to make your images stand out.
Snow
Learn the ins and outs
of shooting in the snow in this article by Andy Long
Photo
Design Concepts, Part 1
When you are making a photograph, it is good to keep
some basic principles in mind to guide you in your
composition. In this first part of a three part article,
Andy Long discusses some of these concepts.
Learn more.
Photo
Design Concepts, Part 2
Part 2 of a three part article about basic design
concepts to guide you in your photographic compositions.
Learn more in this
article by Andy Long.
Photo Design
Concepts, Part 3
Third part of a three part article about basic design
concepts to guide you in your photographic compositions.
Learn more in this
article by Andy Long.
Beyond the Rodeo
Join Andy Long at the recent
National Western Stock Show and Rodeo and learn some tips on photographing
the action.
The Need for Speed
How fast do you need to be?
Find out more
from Andy Long
Earth Portraits
Learn
how to take close-up photos of landscapes from Andy Long.
Butterfly Houses
Learn how to get great photos of many species
of butterflies at the Butterfly Houses - by Andy Long.
Articles by Bill Miller
Decisive Moments:
Planned vs. Lucky Shots
Good photographs can be the result of luck, but you can’t rely on luck –
it will eventually let you down – sooner rather than later. Skill
and planning based on knowledge will consistently give the results you
want. By Bill Miller
Decisive
Moments
A personal look at capturing magic moments by Bill Miller. Second in
a series
Decisive Moments
Sunrise at Smith Rock. by Bill Miller
Decisive Moments: Pix of the Kids
Bill Miller gives us some tips about
photographing small children.
Decisive Moments: Pix of the Kids
Bill Miller gives us some tips about photographing small children.
Troubled Days and Airline Travel
Bill Miller gives us some tips about getting your equipment and film
through the maze of airport security.
Disabled? Not With Photography
Millions of people are handicapped in some way, but they don't let it
get in the way of their creativity. By Bill Miller.
Making, Not Taking, Photographs
The difference between taking and making a photograph or picture is
big. Find out more in this article by C. Bill Miller
Articles by Brian Ratty
Posing Tips
Posing
your subject is more than good luck. It is a combination of many
factors. Here are some tips to help you get better people pictures. By
Brian Ratty.
Close-ups and Long
Shots
Too many
photographers shoot their pictures from some middle distance and then
wonder at the static quality of their images. Here's how to get more
dynamic shots. By Brian Ratty.
Character Studies
What is
the difference between a character study and a portrait? How do you make
your subject comfortable in front of the camera? Brian Ratty answers
these questions and more.s
Understanding the
Sunny f16 Rule
Any good
photographer must learn to "out think" the camera’s meter. To accomplish
this an understanding of the "Sunny f/16" rule is essential. By Brian
Ratty.
Understanding the Sunny f16 Rule
Do you rely too much on your light meter? Sometimes a simple
rule can help you produce better photographs. By Brian Ratty
Pet Photography
Patience
is, without a doubt, the prime requisite in photographing pets. Brian
Ratty tells us how to plan our pet sittings to get the most out of them.
Night Trick.
Use two separate time exposures to get really cool night shots. By
Brian Ratty
Articles by Steve Traudt
POPS: A Potpourri of Photo Stuff
Some tips to help your photography
By Steve Traudt
Printing Slides
Important tips when making prints from slides by Steve Traudt
The Fifty-Cent
Solution
Exposure can be a difficult concept to understand. Photography educator
Steve Traudt explains how a meter works and how you can get the most out
of it with an inexpensive tool.
Electronic Flash: A
Primer
Steve Traudt introduces readers to the basics of using electronic flash.
The
Sharpshooter
Steve Traudt tell us how to get the sharpest images from our 35 mm
cameras
Slide Show
Production
Get your
slides out of their boxes and let people see them. Steve Traudt tells us
how to put together a professional slide show.
In Search Of The Perfect Bag
What is the best camera bag? Steve Traudt gives us some clues
for picking out the one right for you.
Presenting Your Photographs
Steve Traudt
gives us tips on matting and framing our photographs.
Articles by Nancy Rotenberg
Close-up Photography
A new series of articles about close-up
photography by photographer and writer Nancy Rotenberg
Close-up
Photography: Exposure
Second
in a series of articles about close-up photography by photographer and
writer Nancy Rotenberg
Close-up Photography: Equipment
Second
in a series of articles about close-up photography by photographer and
writer Nancy Rotenberg
Close-up Photography: Magnification
Fourth in a series of articles
about close-up photography by photographer and writer Nancy Rotenberg
Close-up Photography: Natural Light
Fifth in a series of articles
about close-up photography by photographer and writer Nancy Rotenberg
Close-up Photography: Flash
Fifth in a series of articles
about close-up photography by photographer and writer Nancy Rotenberg
Close-up Photography: Esthetics
Fourth in a series of articles
about close-up photography by photographer and writer Nancy Rotenberg
Close-up Photography: Adding Interest
Fourth in a series of articles
about close-up photography by photographer and writer Nancy Rotenberg
Close-up Photography: Filters
Fourth in a series of articles
about close-up photography by photographer and writer Nancy Rotenberg
Magnification
Devices:
Excerpted from Chapter 1, "How to
Photograph Close-ups in Nature"
by Nancy Rotenberg & Michael Lustbader
Articles by John Sexton
"An Evolution"
John Sexton talks about printing.
"An Evolution II "
John Sexton talks about printing. Second in a series.
The Expressive B&W
Print by John Sexton
John gives us insight into his printing process.
Notes from the Field
John
Sexton talks about how he created a favorite image.
Other Articles
Photographing While Walking About
Photograph in our “own back yards”?
Read this interesting article
by Marsea Wynne.
Art and Play: No Fear
In the second of a series,
Marsea Wynne considers a
"lighter" side of making
art.
Defining a Personal Vision
How do you define a personal vision with your photography that lifts
the human spirit, offering the world the gift of fine art. Marsea
Wynne shares some of her ideas.
Photo Tips from The Arts
Institutes
Before you head off with your digital camera take some tips from
Brian Colkitt, a photography instructor at The Art Institute of
Pittsburgh.
A Still Photographer's Guide to Better Video.
Tips from an expert videographer.
By Peter B O'Neil
Our "PhotoSmith," Mark Smith Joins Us With A Column About
The Basics In this first issue,
Mark covers the most important thing about photography, Light!
Exposure!
Some basic exposure concepts for the beginning photographer.
By Mark Smith
Exposure, Part 2
Part two of Mark Smith's article on exposure (See July in the archives.)
By Mark Smith
Getting Close
by Bob Grytten.
Getting up close your subject can give your photography a boost.
The Expressive Image
Nine
steps towards more creative images, by Brenda Tharp
Vision Unique
Each
person had his or her own vision of the world. Helen
Longest-Slaughter Saccone and Marty Saccone, veteran
photography teachers, tell how to tap into your own vision unique.
Daytime Lightning
Photography Tips
Here's
how to get fantastic lightning shots even in the daytime!
Through the
Pinhole Eye
By
Scott McMahon. The pinhole camera remains a part of our photographic
tradition. Many photographers still use it today to present a unique
vision of the world.
Alternative
Printing
Marci Cooke introduces us to another technique for printing your B/W
images using a paint-on emulsion.
Taking Better
Portraits
Here
are some tips for better portraits from Marci Cooke.
Frozen Beauty
It has
started snowing in the high country of the Rocky Mountains. Here's how
to get the most out of your cold weather photography. By Brenda Tharp.
Aerial
Photography for Beginners
Australian photographer Chris Groenhout tells us how to get started.
Strategies for Lightning Photography
R.
Franklin Davis tells how to make better lightning photos and stay safe
at the same time.
Unseen Infrared
IR film offers some exciting creative alternatives. Here are some tips,
from photographer and teacher Sandy Sorlien, to get you started right.
Nikon F5 and
Stabilizer
Using a
stabilizer can improve your shots of moving objects. Lou Jawitz tells us
how.
The Wonder of the
Everyday
What
makes a photograph good? How is art related to personal vision? Len
Bernstein introduces us to Aesthetic Realism.
A "Starter Set" of 15 Digital Imaging
Techniques
Here is a selection of ideas to start your own collection of
photos for your own digital projects. Excerpted from Digital Camera
Solutions. By Gregory Georges
The Inspired State of Mind
Searching for new and exciting situations to photograph? Maybe
they are right under your nose. By Len Bernstein
Rock Concert
Photography
It has sometimes been said that photographs of sweaty rock bands
are a cliché, predictable in their lowness of art. But it doesn't have
to be that way. Found out how to avoid the cliché. By Lisa J. Young.
Fine Art Printing: The Giclée
Print
You may have heard of them or even seen one. But what is all the fuss
about? By Heather Clifford
Portraiture: the Pleasure of
Knowing People
Len Bernstein discusses his philosophy of
portraiture.
Increase Your Creativity with Multiple Exposures
Here's four multiple exposure techniques you can try to expand your
creativity.
Left
Brain-Right Brain Photography
The
Ethics of People Pictures in Travel Photography
Just what are the ethics of making people pictures while traveling?
Should we pay for the privilege of doing so or are we creating beggars
out of those who would otherwise be happy to pose? Is it OK to offer
candy or pens to the children? Find the answer to these and other
questions in this article by
Karen Gordon Schulman
Where Does
Creativity Come From?
Creativity does not just happen. We make it happen. By Michael Orton
Left
Brain-Right Brain Photography
We are, as humans, a finely tuned
combination of left and right brain functions. Photography offers us the
opportunity to balance our thinking with feeling, our intellect with
intuition, as we respond to the world through our images. Learn
how you can develop both sides of your creative brain in this article by
Karen Shulman
Action Cowboy Photography
Read how its done by the nation's best cowboy
photographers, Steve Thorton.
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.
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.
Photo Composition: Using Perspective
Learn how to use perspective to make your photos stronger.
Read this article by Wendy Folse with Kris Butler.
“You Go
into Photography with the Camera You Have, Not the
Camera You WISH You Had….”
What does E. David Luria mean by this? Find out. It just
may make your photography better!
Clarify Your Vision:
Focus the Photographer First
James Austin exhorts us to get focused
before we begin to shoot.
Focusing in Difficult Scenarios
Sometimes it is difficult to focus properly. Here are some tips
from Kris Butler to help you get sharper pictures.
Check them out.
Photocopy Transfers
Looking for something new and unusual to expand your
photographic repertoire? Sophia T Romero gives us instructions
for an alternative process.
Find out all about it. HDR For the Love of Light: Vision From Nine photographers. PART 1:
What is HDR photography? Why High Dynamic Range?
How do I Make an HDR Image? Check this
article out by Jim Austin.
The
Beauty of Black-and-White HDR:
HDR, For
the Love of Light: Part 3
Part
3 of Jim Austin's series on High Dynamic Range Imaging.
Check it out.
Timing is Everything...
The golden hours of nature's light -
Find out more
from Christopher K. Sandberg
Sharpening Your Creative Eye
How can you produce those creative photographs?
Find out how
from Steve Gottlieb
Just Ask: 3 Questions
That Make Better Travel Photos
Find out
what they are from Jim Austin
Another Angle
Find
out how your approach to photographing a subject can change from Kelly Mitchell.
How to Take High Dynamic Range Photographs:
A Complete Visual, Step-by-step Lesson for the Latest Photo Imaging
Technique from Jim Austin. Apogee Photo Home Page
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