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Looking at the stars at night is peaceful. Who wouldn’t want to take the late night sky and place it in their own home? With all the lights in big cities, the beauty of the stars at night can be...

High key lighting is used in both still photography and cinematography. It is a technique in which the overall lighting in the scene is fairly bright. There are no deep shadows and even the...

Taking portraits outdoors is one of the easiest ways to get a professional-looking, flattering photo everyone will love. Sometimes the pictures just seem to come out wonderfully without any...

This how to will explain how to make t-shirts like the pros do. If you ever thought about selling t-shirts or making your own t=shirts for your band or friends then this tutorial will help.

An optical lens is a device that transmits light, either by diverging or converging the beam of light. The changing of the light's path is called refraction. In spectacles, optical lenses refract...

Instructions on how to learn to draw and develop the art and skill of drawing. The benefits of drawing are also discussed.

Collecting and smoking pipes can be an enjoyable experience for enthusiasts. However, if a pipe is packed or lit incorrectly, the smoker can have some unpleasant effects, such as a pipe that is...

There’s no reason to put your camera away after sunset. Especially in a city digital cameras allow you to take great shots, full of color and interest, after dark. To take great pictures at night...

Weather its your own curiosity, a school project, or just an afternoon project with your kids, making a potato light is fun for all ages! I did this project for my daughters kindergarten class...

An opaque projector projects a picture onto a wall or other area larger than the original to trace artwork onto a wall or poster, for example. Opaque projectors differ from other types of...

Night light effects in photography give the photographer a unique opportunity to use light to "paint" a scene through manipulation of the light. Longer exposures will lighten even the darkest sky,...

You can create a light box with a only few simple tools. You can build a frame for a more permanent structure or simply tape together the panels. Use the light box to provide more even lighting...

Etching glass is the treatment of reflective transparent glass to impress a design seen in light. The etcher employs a hand tool called a scribe to wear and cut the delicate glass. Patient...

This article is about how to construct a lamp using an LED (light emitting diode). The benefits of one is that there bright and dont use much electricity so the batteries will last longer.

Woodworking can be a fascinating and very rewarding hobby, and having a dedicated wood shop can make your hobby even more fun. Setting up a woodworking shop in your home does not have to be...

Practicing basic lighting techniques for studio photography plays an important element in capturing the perfect mood or personality of a subject. The placement of lighting can give your pictures a...

Lighting is the photographer's most effective tool. The source and quality of lighting used in a photo shoot is an essential factor in how successful a photo shoot will be. There are many sources...

Photographers know that correct lighting often is the difference between a good and a bad photo. Camera lighting techniques are not difficult to employ. Before you shoot an important event or...

There's a certain romance with taking black-and-white film or digital setting pictures at night. Taking photographs in this classical approach gives off a juicy contrast to your compositions,...

Cameras have so many options and settings, it often creates an overwhelming desire to set the dial at automatic. Although the functions of a camera can be overwhelming, simply playing with its...

Photography is an art form that touches everyone in some form or another. It's a way to record history, share experiences or just to save a memory. People use cameras of all kinds for all...

Who says you need an expensive digital camera to take a good photograph? Sure, with that new SLR you will be able to snap crystal-clear shots of your family and friends, but where is the fun in...

In photography, ISO is a measure of sensitivity to light. ISO--along with aperture and shutter speed--make up the "photographic triangle," the balance required to capture the correct exposure in...

The basic idea behind a photographic camera has not changed much since its invention, although new advancements such as digital technology have changed the art form. Knowing the mechanism behind...

One of the most difficult surfaces to capture in a photograph is the reflective metal surface. The main reason for such complexity is because these surfaces reflect light potently. Some metal...

Sometimes shooting outdoors is prohibited by weather or you may want to control the environment your subject is in. Either way, this usually requires a studio setting. Here is some information for...

You might think, why talk about flash? It is easy; just take a picture and the flash flashes when it wants. It is much more complicated than that. There are many more settings for flash then just...

ISO (International Standards Organization) numbers are used to classify 35mm film. The number refers to the film's "speed," or how much light is needed to produce a usable image. Higher ISO film...

Black-and-white film can be used in any film camera. It is easy to process and print black-and-white film at home.

Exposure should be the first thing you learn about your camera. Exposure will make or break the pictures you take.

Many products made today contain brightener agents that fluoresce, or glow, under UV (ultraviolet) light. A portable ultraviolet bulb can be an invaluable tool for anyone looking to invest in...

In Part 1 I talked about shooting in natural sunlight during various times of day. In this issue, I'll take it to the next step by telling you how to use natural sunlight to your advantage any...

Photographing with natural light can take your images to the next level - Part 1

Cave exploration is an exciting hobby that isn't for everyone. It can be claustrophobic to go deep into a cave even under the best of circumstances. If you find yourself lost, these feelings will...

Ten top tips to help you get started in digital portrait photography.

Everyone has photo albums chuck full of old photos that over time can turn yellow or simply, as they absorb moisture from the air, rot away. And a lot of people have begun to collect really old...

So you’ve made the jump from a Point and Shoot to a Digital SLR. Congratulations. You now have a great tool for taking outstanding photos. What!?!? You’re not really going to leave that mode dial...

Taking fantastic photos can be a snap, even if you’ve never taken a photography class! By paying attention to the rule of thirds, and playing with your light source, timing, foreground vs....

Photographic film is one invention that has changed the way people see the world. Because we are able to take photographs, we are able to capture memories and see places in the world that we would...

Lighting is what separates amateur and professional photographers. Good lighting isn't achieved by accident; it takes an understanding of how light behaves and the right equipment. Part of the...

Pioneer photographer George Eastman told aspiring photographers to "embrace light" and to use it to enhance the natural elements already present. Although Eastman was taking about film...

Don't you just hate having to swipe a match multiple times on that tiny little lighting strip just to get it to light? I would sit with my match book for what seemed like forever trying to light...

Would you like to convert a simple Picture Frame into a modern device. Wire a Picture Frame probably to put light in it it should be a amazing challenge. But I suppose that it should be...

You have a wonderful family member and you would love nothing more then to capture there image for all time but every time you take a picture of your beloved pooch. It always just never looks right.

So you need a good smoke, and all you've got is a light, or worse, an ultra light. You might have gotten it from a friend, maybe the internet got your order wrong and you've got a carton of lights...

Mostly everyone has a digital camera now a days. But not everyone understands how to take good photos, some just get lucky every now and then. We'll I'd like to tell you a little bit about how...

Many different things are black. Any object could be black. In complete darkness, a small light is very perceptible. In a bright environment, black stands out in contrast to the brightness.

A good food photograph can make your mouth water and your stomach roar. Unfortunately, you usually have only a few minutes to capture that photograph while the food is in its prime. Planning the...

All parents love to see special photos of their babies, and providing them can be rewarding. If you keep a few things in mind when photographing a baby, you'll get a great shot every...

For working with lighting for studio photography, a soft box is a wonderful alternative to an umbrella for diffuse lighting. When a photographer uses a soft box, many of the same lighting...