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How to Make Old Pictures
To make a photograph appear old, simply use an editing program to remove color from the photograph and add some dust and scratches to give it that older picture feel. Turn back time with advice...
How to Restore Photographs
To restore a photograph that has been lost or damaged, it's best to scan the picture so that it can be restored digitally. Clean up old pictures with advice from a professional photographer in...
How to Restore a Photo
There are a number of different things you can do to restore a photo, such as removing scratches, increasing contrast or decreasing brightness. Restore your photo with guidance from a professional...
How to Buy SLR Camera Lenses
The first thing to note when buying SLR camera lenses is what camera model you have. Determine the right SLR camera lens for your model with help from a professional photographer in this free...
How to Restore Old Photographs
Restoring old photographs is not as difficult as you might think and can be done as long as you have a scanner and a photo editing program. Discover how to restore your old photographs with...
How to Photograph Golf
Photographing golf is very difficult because the clicking of the camera can be a distraction to the golfer, and you are also liable to get hit with a golf ball. Find out how to best photograph...
How to Edit a Photograph
There are a number of different programs you can use to edit a photograph, the most popular one being Adobe Photoshop. Learn to edit your photographs with help from a professional photographer in...
How to Take Wildlife Photos
When taking wildlife photos, it's crucial to have a zoom lens so you can stay far enough away to take the photograph without scaring away the wildlife. Discover how to take great wildlife photos...
How to Use Green Screen Photography
Using a green screen for photography is very easy, and can be purchased at your local fabric store. Find out how to use a green screen behind your photographs with guidance from a professional...
How to Improve the Focus of Photographs
To improve the focus of your photographs, try zooming in on your subject as much as possible and then manually focusing after that. Learn to improve the focus of your photographs with tips from a...
How to Photograph a Glass Bottle
When photographing a glass bottle, make sure your flash is turned off to prevent a glare on the surface of the bottle. Discover how to properly photograph a glass bottle with advice from a...
What Do the Numbers on a Camera Lens Mean?
The numbers on a camera lens refer to the focal length and the widest aperture or F-stop available for the lens. Find out what these terms mean from a professional photographer in this free video...
Basic Photography Tips for Kids
A basic photography tip for kids and beginners is to start with a regular point-and-shoot camera. Get some more basic tips from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
How to Mount a Camera
Mounting a camera on a tripod is crucial for any photographer to do portraits or architectural shots. Learn to mount your camera on a tripod with guidance from a professional photographer in this...
How to Photograph Dark Skin
Photographing darker skin can be done using a camera with manual exposure and by overexposing slightly until getting the right setting depending on the skin tone. Take a few pictures, and...
How to Connect a Digital Camera to a Computer
Connecting a digital camera to a computer only requires a USB cable, a computer with a USB port and of course, a digital camera. Plug in the camera and start transferring images with advice from a...
Understanding Camera Lenses
Understanding camera lenses means knowing the three basic types, which are normal, telephoto and wide angle, as well as the ranges for each. Use good lighting and study each lens's capabilities...
How to Blur the Background With a Digital SLR
Blurring the background with a digital SLR, or single-lens reflex camera, is a function of depth of field and can be done by switching to a manual or automatic mode on the camera. Use a shutter...
How to Set Up Photography Studio Lighting
A well-lit photography studio utilizes several lights that cover the back of the subject, the front of the subject and the background. Supply enough light for the best possible image with helpful...
Where Can I Buy Discount Photography Props?
Photography props at a discounted price are available at yard sales, thrift stores, close-out clearance sales, craft stores and flea markets. Find inexpensive and interesting items to use on the...
How Do I Get a Photography License?
A license to being a professional photographer is simply a business license, which can be obtained through each city and state. Obtain a business license to open up a photogrpahy studio with...
Where Can I Buy Photography Backgrounds?
Photography backgrounds from a specialty store can be very expensive, but high-quality fabrics can be purchased from fabric stores for much less money, and eBay is another great option for...
What Do I Charge for Photography Services?
Knowing what the charge for a photography service involves calculating the overhead costs, determining an hourly rate and researching the competition to find a general market value. Come up with a...
How Do You Run a Photography Studio?
A photography studio should be a comfortable place for clients, and it should have examples of work hung up on the wall, in a portfolio and in the various formats offered. Run a successful studio,...
How to Set Up a Digital Photography Studio
Setting up a studio for digital photogrpahy is very similar to setting up a film photography studio, but the main difference lies in the white balance settings. Create the right lighting for a...
How to Get Started in Photography
Getting into the photography world requires first an interest and passion for capturing images, but it also involves the basic knowledge of how a camera functions. Find out how this professional...
Portrait Photography Posing
Posing someone for a portrait photograph means finding the most flattering angle that still has interesting shadow depth and quality. Turn at a three-quarter angle for a portrait with helpful tips...
Still-Life Photography Ideas
In still-life photography, the photographer sets the mood and ambiance through lighting, color and focus. Practice creating a mood to make a still-life more interesting with helpful tips from a...
Pet Photography Ideas
When photography pets, it is important to make them feel comfortable, and the images usually turn out better when the animal is not paying attention to the camera at all. Capture an image of a pet...
Maternity Photography Ideas
Great maternity photographs capitalize on the bonding experience between the mother and the baby in the womb, so use soft lighting, silhouette techniques and simple poses. Take sensitive images of...
Baby Photography Ideas
Babies can be difficult to photograph, so keep them as comfortable as possible, avoid using a bright flash, use soft, natural lighting, and include a comfort item to keep them at ease. Capture...
Photography Ideas for Children
When photographing children, try to make them feel as comfortable as possible, and don't worry about posing them. Capture the best candid shots of kids with helpful tips from a professional...
Beginner Photography Studio Supplies
The basic supplies necessary for a beginning photographer include a high-quality camera, a computer, photo editing software, a camera-mount flash, a reflector and an assortment of lights. Set up a...
DIY Photography Lighting
Do-it-yourself photography lighting can involve using basic clamp lights from the hardware store and boards covered in tinfoil as reflectors. Find everyday common items to use as lighting in a...
Creative Ideas for Photographs
Creative photography ideas could stem from a subject matter that is very familiar to the artist, such as a backyard tree, a place of work or loved ones. Experiment with light, change and angles to...
The Definition of Resolution in Photography
Photography resolution refers to either the film grain, the number of pixels or the dots per inch, depending on the format and photography media. Understand the math behind image resolution with...
What Is Aperture in Photography?
The aperture on a camera determines the amount of light that enters the lens during the time the shutter is open. Set the right aperture for a particular lighting situation with information from a...
Types of Film Lighting
Lighting for film was revolutionized by the flash tube, which illuminated at a speed of 22-thousandths of a second and allowed photographers to shoot in low-light situations. Discover the...
What Kind of Chemicals Are Used to Develop Film?
The chemicals that are used to develop traditional film include a developing solution, a stop solution and a fixative to maintain the quality of the image. Use the proper chemicals to develop...
What Does Stock Photography Mean?
Stock photography refers to images that can be sold and used royalty-free for various reasons. Find out the type of images that become stock photography with information from a professional...
Selling Stock Photography
Many photographers make a living by selling stock images, and there are several online stock photo stores that offer the public thousands upon thousands of unique photographs. Discover the...
Famous American Photographers
Famous America photographers were the ones who pioneered different techniques and styles, such as Edward Weston, Ansel Adams, Annie Lebowitz, Alfred Eisenstadt and Henry Fox Talbot. Study the ones...
What Is a Photojournalist?
A photojournalist has the responsibility to document current events as they occur without changing or altering the situation. Understand the difference between photojournalists and studio...
How to Make Silhouettes From Photos
Silhouette photographs can be created by lighting up the background, back-lighting the subject matter and keeping the subject at a fair distance to ensure a dark silhouette. Learn silhouetting...
How to Use a Circular Polarizer
A circular polarizer is used to reduce the glare in an image by converting the reflected light from the sun. See how a polarizer can enhance an outdoor landscape photograph with information from a...
How Does a Fish-Eye Lens Work?
A fish-eye lens on a camera is an extremely wide angle lens that captures up to a 180-degree peripheral. Understand how fish-eye lenses distort the image while creating an interesting effect with...
Writing a Photography Business Plan
A photography business plan should include a mission statement, goals, the nature of the business, the cost of advertising and and detailed account of the equipment needed. Outline every detail of...
Explanation of Camera Lens Magnification
The magnification qualities of a camera lens work very similarly to the human eye, as increased magnification reduces the depth of field while gather more detail on the subject. Understand the...
How to Clean Inside Camera Lenses
Camera lenses should be cleaned frequently to achieve the best picture quality, and using a specially-designed cleaning solution with a soft-bristled cleaning brush. Remove dust and debris from a...
What Is a Macro Lens?
A macro lens is designed to magnify the subject matter and gather detail that is undetectable by the naked eye. Photograph small wildlife, insects and flowers using a macro lens with information...