This Week's Winner
Frank Carrick
A Brief History of the Photographic Lens |
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It is surprising, with as modern as our technology is today, how old photography really is. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the history of lenses, specifically. In fact, lenses have been around for hundreds of years, even though the camera itself came much later. Let’s take a quick walk through history to show you how the lens has evolved over the ages... |
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Weekly Photography Podcast
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On today’s episode, I’ll talk about why we
spend a lot of time considering color and lighting contrasts. Contrasts in theme and action, however, may be more important than color and lighting.
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3 Essential Principles of Color Photography |
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When working with color photographs, it’s easy to simply choose a dominant color or a color cast without thinking too much about why certain colors work and how they affect our perception of an image. However, when manipulated skillfully, color has the ability to transform a dull image into something more dynamic. Color doesn’t just set the mood. It creates a visually attractive image or make
certain elements within the image stand out more than others. Instead, when the right shades are chosen, a great color photograph is full of life and emotion. I'll show you three of the things that I consider as I create color images... |
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Photography Giveaway
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Enter for a chance to win. I’ll be giving away copies of the book, "Digital SLR Black & White Photography (Camera Bag Companions)".
This quick-reference guide to black and white photography
offers tips into creating unique, elegant, and sophisticated images while on the move with your digital camera. The book provides instant instruction on how to see and compose great black & white shots, and how to capture images that make great results. - Submit your entry for a chance to win.
- No purchase necessary.
- One winner is selected at random on Wednesday of each week.
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The Joy of Photography, Volume 2 (Free eBook) |
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The Joy of Photography, Volume 2 is a fabulous resource for any budding photographer who wants to be able to take better pictures. It will provide you with endless inspiration for your own projects.
Get this 162-page ebook. I’ve set a minimum contribution
to FREE and you're welcome to give a donation of any amount. Thank you so much! |
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