Understanding the attributes of each kind of film will enable you to achieve the right balance of tone, color, shadow and highlights in your prints.
Loading film is easy, even if you have a manual-advance camera.
A tripod serves a critical function when lighting conditions are low or fine focusing is essential.
A manual camera might be a little trickier to use than an automatic camera, but it allows you more control, too.
Your camera's meter assumes that the average subject reflects about 18 percent of the light that hits it. Unless you have strong lighting from behind your subject or a spotlight, that assumption...
Aperture and shutter speed determine the exposure of film to light. They work in conjunction to produce a balanced image. Choosing both the right aperture and shutter speed is essential to taking...
By simply changing a lens, the scope of a potential image changes, too. Understanding the difference between lenses will help you get the best shot.
Automatic cameras make it easy to take quality photographs. And some give you the option to set the aperture and shutter speed manually for greater control over the image.
Developing your own film requires precision and practice, but, once mastered, gives you greater control over the final image.
Developing color film parallels the process of developing black-and-white film in many respects, but it takes less time and is a prelude to an entirely different printing experience.
Being able to print images from a negative distinguishes the serious photographer from those who simply take snapshots. Learning your way around a camera is only the first part of a complete...
Printing images from a negative distinguishes those who simply take snapshots from the serious photographer. Learning your way around a camera is only the first part of a complete process that...
First, assess your needs. If all you want is decent prints to give to family and friends, opt for moderately priced equipment. Serious amateurs may want to invest in a more expensive setup.
Creating a studio can be a simple or complex task depending on the desired results, but in either case a few simple rules apply. You need sufficient space, a lot of electrical outlets, the ability...
Neutral-density, color-graduated, color-compensating, enhancing, polarizer, soft-focus and specialty filters are used in color photography. Experiment and play with various filters to create your...
Underwater photography is open to the casual snorkeler and the experienced diver alike.
Taking pictures in low-light conditions requires attention to light sources and an understanding of how light affects film. The amateur with some camera experience can take pictures at night by...
Choosing between types and brands of print paper can be confusing, but it's an integral part of the printing process.
Play and record images of the highest quality by keeping your camcorder clean.
Here's how to keep your camera in tip-top shape.
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