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  Using Long Lenses Using a telephoto lens to get in close to the action or sneak up on a subject from a discreet distance is terrifically exciting, and can yield great pictures. But the high magnification of long tele and zoom lenses accentuates the effects of camera shake caused by your inability to hold the camera and lens absolutely still. The effects of wind, moving or shaking floors, residual vibration from camera mirrors flipping up just prior to exposure, atmospheric haze, and heat waves can also add problems.Cold, tired, been drinking stimulants (coffee, tea, or cola)? They add to your problems. Avoid them all if you can and don’t despair.When handholding your camera and lens, start with a fast film, ISO 400 or higher. This will allow you to use higher shutter speeds (1/1000 sec and above) and minimize the effects of shake in a variety of lighting conditions. Use the proper stance: arms closely tucked into the body, elbows partially supported by the chest or abdomen, lens ...

Picturing New Ways To Take Great Family Photos   As a professional photographer who has shot for everyone from National Geographic Adventure to Modern Bride, I take the same care and planning in photographing personal trips as I do work assignments. It could be my South Pacific honeymoon in a bungalow at the Orient Express Bora Bora Lagoon Resort or a weekend car escape with the family in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park. Whatever your travel plans, here are a few pro tips to help you capture memories of a lifetime. Pack Smart When I hit the road, I take both my professional digital camera and my smaller digital point-and-shoot (perfect when I want to be less obtrusive, like in Scottish pubs). Make full use of your lenses-wide-angle lenses are ideal for photographing family picnics and museums, wherever you want to include as much foreground as possible. Telephoto lenses aren’t only for photographing wildlife and sports-they also make the best portrait lenses, too. Power Up ...

  The Hidden Art of Digital Photography Computers and cellular phones, mobility and microchips – these are the trademarks of the world today. We live in a world continually changed by technology. Even the arts have continually changed due to technology. Think of it: from charcoal drawings to painting to photography to digital photography, we have come a long way in the visual arts. We have used various methods in capturing life and freezing time. New technology is continually being developed to make art easier and more fun. However, you should know that the art of digital photography is not as simple as aim and shoot.The art of digital photography needs skill in order to pull off properly. Although some people may reason out that digital photography art can always be edited, many people do not really know how much work editing can be. Oh sure, we can say that technology has reached a level wherein a person needs to do practically nothing in order to achieve a great photograph, but ...

  Photography Photojournalism Did you every pick up a newspaper or a magazine where a single image is used to tell a story. This is known as photojournalism. Photojournalism can fall under all subjects of photography but the image needs to be news worthy to end up being published. There are two types of photojournalism. The first type is where an image is used to illustrate a story. Many feature journalists work closely with photographers and commission them to produce images that will be published with their articles. There is no limit to how many images can be used. This is usually the photo editors decision. The second is where an image is used to tell a story without any words. One single image may be used or as many as ten images are often used in magazines. If you can write – do so; it will be an advantage when you submit some images. One of the most important qualities of a photojournalist is his ability to react quickly when he comes along a scene that may be news worthy. O...

  What are digital picture frames and how do they work? A relatively new product in the digital imaging industry is what has become known as the digital picture frame. These clever devices use a flat-panel TFT (usually just referred to as LCD) screen to electronically store and display digital photos, which can be transferred directly between the picture frame and your digital camera. They can be powered by either batteries or an AC adapter power supply that plugs into your mains wall socket, and are capable of storing between thirty and more than a thousand digital photos, depending on the frame, the size of the files, and the capacity of the memory card being used. While most people are probably aware of the numerous advantages of digital photography, there have always been a few areas where modern digital imagery simply didn’t offer what people wanted out of their photos. With only a slightly wider profile than a normal picture frame, a digital picture frame retains all the bene...

Preserving Memories: Strategies for Successful Family Portraits   © 2006, All Rights Reserved Family portraits are an important part of our heritage. They preserve history. They record family growth. They document changing styles (some good, some not-so-good!). More than that, however, portraits seem to call to us and will garner our attention almost immediately when we enter a room. These, among many other reasons, are why family portraits continue to be so popular. It’s also why portraiture is one of the most popular areas of study at photography schools. While almost all get looked at, only a few spark the phrase, “That’s a good picture!” Why is it that since most photographers go through photography school, only some family portraits gain compliments while others seem ordinary? The posing strategies and selections of photographers play a big role. Photographers tend to get into ruts taking the same styles of portraits over and over. When you feel this happening to you, it’s tim...

The role of a Photographer   Wendy as a photographer has grown to be an artist. Expressionsbywendy.com the website is a simple picture of the artistic moves by Wendy in the career of photography. As a Photographer it has definitely taken a mode of an artistic journey of being nothing to becoming a photographer in capturing spirits, emotions, phases of life and expressions. The role of a Photographer is to create something out of nothing. A Photographer brings life to a click of a picture. This obviously involves not only imagination but a gift of recognizing the motion of a simple picture or a portrayal. The role of the photographer also signifies in recording the still images that are produced into a product. A brief is prepared by the interactive designer or the project manager. A photographer is called on to photograph a wide range of subjects from human subjects captured or posed in action to places such as buildings, landscapes, interiors to objects such as personal or cultura...

Orange Photography for Mobile Phones   Orange today announces the launch of Orange Photography, a service that enables customers to instantly upload and share photos taken on a mobile phone to a secure and free online photo album. For the first time customers will be able to store photos from their mobile phone and digital camera in the same place and view images on either device. As soon as a customer takes a photo on their handset, the Orange Photography service gives users an automatic prompt to send their shot to the photo album for sharing and printing. This auto-upload application will be pre-installed on the Nokia N80 (coming soon) and is downloadable to customers from Orange World with compatible devices (Nokia N70, 6680, 6630, 6230i). The free online photo album comes with 200MB of space, enough for approximately 1000 medium-res photos. Users are able to store, add and edit digital images stored on their PC or Mac. The photo album is powered by leading online photo service...

  Simple Steps For Capturing Memories And Sharing Photos From weddings to “girls’ weekends,” book clubs and block parties, the good news is that more and more people are making time to gather with family and friends to share special occasions and everyday events. Being there, however, is only half the fun. The desire to share these memories has given rise to all sorts of new hobbies from scrapbooking to photo swapping. Before your next gathering, consider these simple tips to help you transform that event from a memorable afternoon or evening to a lifetime memory: 1. Don’t be shutter-shy. Move close and frame your subject(s) tightly. Snap several photos at a time from various angles and delete missteps as you go to keep memory space free for more shots. Take a few minutes to crop pictures, remove red eye and even try turning a few color shots to black and white. You can most likely accomplish these steps using the software that came with your home computer or via an online photo se...

  When it comes to buying a tripod there are a few things that need to be looked at and checked out. All tripods will come with a replaceable head or a fixed head. Some of the tripods on the bit more expensive side will come with a replaceable head that allows the photographer to select the size of the head that will fit your camera. Some of the tripods that are great for amateurs come with a fixed head and in compact style for easier use and carrying ability. Most tripods that have the fixed heads will come with the tilt and pan handles. Tilt and pan heads have two different handles attached to them from the sides or bottom. One is used to move the camera up and down and the other is used for the side-to-side direction. These types of heads are vital to the movie industry and anyone wanting to take mpegs with a digital camera. The ball and socket heads work well with still photography and it is needed for a firm locking and an easy give for the use of one or more camera that may n...

  Photography Q&A: The Basics Of Developing Photographs * Can I develop my own photographs? Yes, you can. By having your own darkroom, it is possible that you can develop your own photos. You first need to set up your own darkroom and buy darkroom equipment. * What equipment and supplies do I need in a darkroom? A darkroom requires many kinds of equipment to get you started in developing your photos. It is expensive, so you should prepare a sufficient amount of money to get into this hobby. The darkroom necessities are: • Enlarger • Negative carrier • Lens Board • Lens • Safelight • Print trays • Timer • Thermometer • Funnel • Chemical jugs • Developer, stop, fixer • Printing paper • Mixing rod • Print squeegee • Dust brush • Graduates • Negative Storage • Dark Bag/ Dark room • Film tank • Film reels • Film Above is the equipment you need for a darkroom. However, you still need additional equipment to set up a complete darkroom above and beyond the former, which includes: • Pap...

  Take Some Pictures The older I get, the harder it is for me to remember the people and events of my past. Sure, I may remember that my four siblings and I vacationed with our grandparents every year in Canada, but I can no longer remember what the hotel we always stayed in looked like or the way my grandpa looked wearing his special vacation hat. What I would give to have pictures that helped me to remember those times. As I began to have a children of my own, I realized that I didn’t want to forget any of the special moments that each of my kids created. I didn’t want to forget the way my oldest daughter used to stick out her tongue or the way my youngest son used to love wearing his daddy’s baseball caps over his head. Fortunately, I will not have to forget any of the special things that each of my kids do because one of the first purchases I made as a new parent was a nice camera. I cannot afford to not have pictures that capture moments and help me to cherish them as my child...

  What are the latest advances in digital camera PDAs? In recent years, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) have become increasingly available and more popular. There is now a wide range of products that come under this category, including devices that serve as little more than a glorified calendar and organizer, to top of the range tablets and “Palm PC’s”. Miniaturization has taken leaps and bounds as developments have progressed, and PDAs continue to grow more powerful. For some people, a PDA is something of a hobby, and the features, gimmicks, and novelties, whether they use them or not, are the most important part of the fun. More often, however, they are put to use in business, across almost every modern industry, at nearly every level, to varying degrees. PDAs now feature massive amounts of storage space, whether on-board, or via flash cards which keep growing in size, wireless networking, web browsing facilities, telephone-PDA hybrids, and ever more advanced software. One oth...

  Home Lighting With Planning You Can Get More Light Into Your Bathroom Generally bathrooms are the smallest rooms in the house. This makes it a challenge to bring in more light. You don’t want to sacrifice privacy but you will want enough light to brighten the room. If possible, create your plan before your house is built if you a working on a new home. If the bathroom is located on the south side of the house, it will get the most daylight. From sunup to sundown, the light will reach your room. Try to plan for larger windows. The design of the room will determine if this is possible. If the exterior walls don’t have the fixtures located on them, you can possibly have a larger area available for windows. While you will pay more for larger windows in the beginning, you will save over time by using less electricity for lighting the area. You can use overhead windows such as skylights to brighten the area without losing the privacy you desire. If you can locate windows at opposite ...

  Finding A Sofa That Can Stand Up To A Decade Of Sitting Down A living room sofa is likely to outlive a lot of things-from the family car and microwave to the kids’ trendy hairstyles. Most people keep a sofa from six to 15 years before buying something new. In a recent survey by Furniture/Today, a leading trade publication, more than half of consumers in the market for a new sofa were replacing one that was 10 years old or more. If you are one of those consumers-or soon will be-here are some tips on how to choose your next sofa wisely. According to Paula Hoyas, vice president of upholstery merchandising for La-Z-Boy, it is important to pay careful attention to the quality elements that give a piece its lasting power. Read the fine print Before you buy, be sure to read the fine print in the warranty. Note what is included and how long the company guarantees the product. For instance, La-Z-Boy offers a 10-year limited warranty on the cushions of all pieces within its Inspi...

  class="entry-title" style="background-color: #f8f8f8; clear: left; color: #555555; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1.8em; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -0.5px; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; text-shadow: rgb(170, 170, 170) 1px 1px 2px; width: 460px;">Remaking An Empty Nest Into A Dream Room A child going away to college may be a sad time, but you can lift your spirits by turning your empty nest into a dream room! Empty nest syndrome can be quite depressing for parents who have kids going off to school for the first time. But melancholy moms and dads can now rejoice. When your child leaves for college, you can renovate his/her room and turn it into your own private sanctuary or workshop. It's not as drastic as it sounds. No, you won't actually kick them out of their room permanently, but you will free up a good deal of space to use while your children are away. Before you begin, discuss your...

Painting Woodwork In And Around Your Home  There is no rule which says you must paint woodwork white, or strip it, or color it to merge with the walls. In a room whose walls, window frames and doors are in the same neutral color, you could paint the skirting board a clear contrasting color. This will define the line between the floor and walls. Trim colors that contrast with walls and ceilings might suit your style in one room, while a more subtle color change might be right somewhere else in the house. You can liven up plain, flat walls by adding moldings so as to create panels around the room. For best results, make sure you keep your working area within the proper temperature range recommended for the paint. All interior woodwork that has been stripped, from baseboard to dining room tables, needs to be primed with either a standard acrylic wood primer. After that you can paint on it with oil-based flat eggshell, gloss, or acrylic paints. Most interior woodwork looks best in an e...

Quick Inexpensive Bathroom Makeovers   If you th ink your bathroom could use a boost, you’ve got company. Bathrooms are among the rooms most likely to be renovated in a home, according to the Home Improvement Research Institute. Homeowners spend about $4,900 on home makeovers during the first year they own their homes, while about 60 percent feel their bathrooms are “inadequate.” The good news is that there are ways to make over your bathroom without spending a lot of money on remodeling costs and without replacing old fixtures. Try these tips: Clean Start You may be able to save yourself the cost of replacing worn-looking toilets, bathtubs or sinks with a good cleaning. Built-up soap scum, hard-water stains, rust, calcium and lime can dull the look of a bathroom and make it seem older than it actually is. Try using a powerful cleaner designed for tough bathroom stains, such as Kaboom Ultra Scrub, to give your bathroom surfaces an instant makeover. Ultra Scrub’s thick cream clings ...

Rigid Pvc Sheets In Construction Industry   PVC is a versatile material and PVC sheets can be produced to meet special application needs. Rigid PVC sheets can, for example, be used as wall cladding, roofing, skylights and partitions in the building construction industry. One major advantage is that producers can incorporate special properties tailored to meet customized needs through processing the PVC sheets by adding other materials or otherwise. For example, they can be made resistant to chemical corrosion, or translucent to let in natural daylight while at the same preventing harmful UV light. We look at a few typical construction industry applications of PVC sheets in the sections below.Wall Cl add ing Applications Plastic wall cladding can provide beautiful interiors in colors and patterns suited to selected themes. In places where food is made, stored or served, PVC sheets are ideal in that they do not permit ingrained accumulation of dirt (as timber does), are impermeable t...