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Monday, August 10, 2009Beyond the D-SLRFor professionals, there are times when the modern D-SLR isn’t the camera that will get the job done While the lion’s share of professional photography is made with conventional, 35mm-type D-SLRs, there are still plenty of situations when a different kind of camera is called for. Read More... |
Friday, June 19, 2009Tamrac WalkthroughsA Video Is Worth 10,000 Words Tamrac, producer of specialized camera bags, cases and backpacks, has provided this informative set of videos exploring the capabilities and detailed construction of a few of its more popular lines. Each presents guided walk-throughs from Tamrac personnel on the features and benefits of each series, stepping viewers through the bag from capacity to comfort factor to build. Read More... |
Tuesday, June 9, 2009Misinformation: Printing TechMassive prints don’t always need massive megapixels One of the arguments from manufacturers in the great megapixel wars is that to get a larger-than-life print, you need a ton of sensor resolution. While it’s true that the pixel count of the sensor largely will determine the acceptable image and print size, it’s not true that the more pixels you have, the bigger and better prints you’ll get. Read More... |
Tuesday, June 9, 2009DPP Solutions: Lens ResolutionHave modern lenses exceeded the capabilities of D-SLR sensors? Do today’s lenses out-resolve today’s image sensors? Or do today’s sensors out-resolve today’s lenses? Does it matter? Read More... |
Tuesday, June 9, 2009Hi-Tech Studio: Exact FocusEven high-end lenses can exhibit some slight front and back focus. A simple device can have you dialed in for perfection. While photographers have enjoyed the benefit of autofocus for 25 years now, many still struggle with its accuracy and repeatability. You may have heard the terms “front focus” and “back focus.” In fact, you may be struggling with this phenomenon in your own kit. Read More... |
Tuesday, May 26, 2009Lens TechWhat’s under the hood of modern photography optics? What is a photographic lens? Essentially, just a tube that holds a number of glass or plastic elements that make light do something we want it to do: produce an image of the subject/scene at a certain magnification and angle of view, sharply focused on the image plane in the camera. Read More... |
Tuesday, May 26, 2009Time For An UpgradeWith so many recent advancements in optics technology, is now the time to revamp your collection of lenses? Technology moves ever onward, especially in the realm of digital imaging. Cameras get better and better, computers get more powerful and, happily, prices for things like memory keep coming down. Even with 35mm-format D-SLRs, the value for your dollar keeps improving. Read More... |
Tuesday, April 28, 2009Misinformation: Camera Tech It’s as close to a law in photography as anything that photographers interested in producing the best possible black-and-white images should capture in color. Thanks to digital, shooting in color maintains image information that’s basically thrown away when you capture directly in monochrome or hue modes. Saving this information gives you a lot of flexibility during the conversion process, including such perks as enhanced tonality and the ability to return to a color image if so desired or needed. Read More... |
Tuesday, April 28, 2009Black-&-White Printing RedefinedNow is the time to upgrade your printer. The latest models can output prints that exhibit less metamerism, smoother tonal gradations and Black-and-white imagery is more popular than ever. We’re seeing an increase every month in the demand for quality monochrome inkjet prints, especially for portrait/fashion work and landscape images. High-quality monochromatic images from inkjet printers haven’t been without their issues though, with complaints of unwanted colorcasts and bronzing being common. Read More... |
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Contender: Nicholas Mele
It can happen in an instant -
Contender: Cindy McDaniel
Going underwater for an unpredictable look -
Contender: Martin Christopher
“Angel Face” was photographed for a local hair salon’s ad campaign -
Contender: Bruce Roscoe
Meticulous attention to the lighting creates strong chiaroscuro and a dramatic effect -
Contender: Kevin Ziechmann
Reality and photography collide in this self-portrait -
Contender: David Miller
Rendering a split look in a “Frankenstein” photo -
Contender: Jeff Nadler
Black and white film and natural light gave this image its distinctive look -
Contender: Jessica Christie
Capturing emotions and creating a retro look -
Contender: Laura Bello
A little bling and vibrant color demand a viewer’s attention -
Contender: Dhrumil S. Desai
Style and substance came into play in making this warm-toned black and white portrait
