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Geek Factor Alert
Today’s post comes courtesy of a comment posted to Twitter from a friend (who shall remain nameless) asking about whether a particular camera was compatible with their computer. Being the eternal geek, I jumped right in (figured the water was…
Ten for 25!
In keeping with the impending Giftmas (yes, I am spelling that right, and thanks to Yankeefoxtrot on Twitter for the name), and hopefully in time for your holiday shopping, I have assembled a cornucopia of items to share with you…
Getting into Galleries
For many photographers, the Mecca of accomplishments is to have your work displayed on a wall – and in many cases that means a wall other than your own home. In other words, gallery displays. There are lots of ways…
Say Cheese?
Ever wonder why we’ve heard photographers say that when taking your picture? Think about what happens when you do – your facial features open up, your mouth opens slightly, and you get a little upward curvature in the corners of…
Black and White Conversion Options
About a year ago, I put together a list of my top five favorite ways to convert images to black and white. As technology has advanced though, more options have become available, and I have learned a lot more. So,…
Too much time in Photoshop?
(Courtesy of the NAPP forums) You know you are spending too much time in Photoshop when: You go into a sandwich shop and order a Gallery Wrap You wonder whether “Reduce Noise” will work on the kids You look for…
Let Me Count the Ways…
A Hallmark Holiday will be upon us tomorrow here in the U.S. The flower, chocolate, and teddy bear industries probably generate at least half (if not more) of their annual revenue from this weekend alone. As a photographer, you can…
Three Thoughtful Tips
As the day starts to fade into the last few hours, I realized nothing had been prepared for posting today. At times like this, I either decide to make it a “no blog” day, or put together a few brief…