Digital Photography – What 10 things can I do to improve?

stockxpertcom_id255196_size1.jpgLets start with the basics; in order to learn how to photograph well, you need to understand the 10 most fundamental aspects of digital photography. By keeping these basic tips in mind when embarking on your journey through digital photography, you are well on your way to improving your technique and the quality of the photographs you take. At the very least, by learning these tips, you will be in a better position to understand the reasons behind certain other techniques of the craft.

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The Camera Obscura: The World’s Oldest Camera – new

camera-obscura.jpgDo you know where the word “camera” comes from? If you’ve studied any Romance languages, you may associate the word with the concept of “room.” In fact, the camera is a descendant of a very old technique called the “camera obscura,” which is Latin for “dark room.” The camera obscura works on basic physics principles of geometric light rays, and has been known about by various cultures for thousands of years.

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Your Editorial Stock Collection… Hidden Wealth

The first fifty years of editorial stock photography were lean years for photographers. Few photographers imagined their photos were worth much more than the immediate compensation they received from a magazine, book publisher or assignment client. In addition, to save filing space, many photographers threw out extra “baggage” of “outdated” images. Little did they realize they were tossing away a gold mine.

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Better Storage and Manipulation for Digital Photos

For a long while managing your photos was quite a task with photos being stuck in shoe boxes, ice cream containers, tax document boxes and you name it, it was probably used. Thankfully digital photography came along and swept us off our feet and produced heaven sent solutions for storage. We can now sort, store and retrieve much more effectively but this era is not without it’s own issues.

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Is the History of Photography Changing Face?

No one would argue that we have seen a massive explosion over this decade in the digital photography arena. Imaging and graphics just get better and better while costs are reduced and let’s face it, cameras continually get better as well. As a result most have abandoned the film platform for obvious reasons. There were of course those who forecasted the demise of film and few would argue with that prophecy now. Even Nikon, an icon in the photographic industry has announced that it will not be continuing many of its film cameras. The truth be known there still may be a flash left in the film industry yet.

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Quality Stock Photography in a Digital Age

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Let’s face it, photography has changed dramatically – no one would argue that now. Once upon a time you would have to finger through catalogue after catalogue of stock photography to find what you wanted. Agencies and publishers would be moving prints and transparencies across desks and ordering couriers to send satchels somewhere across the country for proofing or consideration. Stock photography is now another ‘kettle of fish’ and it’s just going to get better and better.

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Professional Photography – Extract from the Tutorials

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Introduction
to Roger Jeakings:

How does a professional combat photojournalist see the world of photography? This was the question we asked Roger Jeakings, combat veteran, tutor and author with more than 20 years of front-line experience to tell us. Roger has an enterprising communication style all of his own and the one thing he promises you is his thoughts and ideas won’t be boring. This article is the first of series designed to bring the professional and amateur photographer closer together. Note: This is an extract only. You will need to subscribe to the tutorials in order to see anything after this extract. You can subscribe at the bottom of the extract

The Professional Touch.

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