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Hurricane Gustav
posted by macdaddy - 4th of september, 2008
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Well, here it is Thursday, Sept. 4th and I finally made it back to work after Hurricane Gustav roared through Louisiana on Monday. Luckily my family and I made out ok, just a few tree branches fell and a few boards on my fence were ... More... 
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LACDA
posted by patballard - 3rd of september, 2008
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The Los Angeles Center for Digital Art is hosting a non-juried show. It's called "Snap to Grid." I have to admit that the title really attracts me. Most of us are currently emphasizing the commercial side of our art, but a little extra ... More...
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Tips for Lighting
posted by macdaddy - 15th of august, 2008
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The warm glow of the setting sun, the glare of high noon, the luminance on a cloudy day. You can turn ordinary pictures into exceptional ones by conveying the atmosphere, mood, and drama of the light.
Find the best lighting: Study ... More...
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Creative, Alternate Ways To Take Photos
posted by macdaddy - 15th of august, 2008
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Sometimes, making a few little changes will give you big results with your photos. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Change your point of view: Move the camera around--shoot from the hip, above your head, or even down around ... More...
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Archival CDs and DVDs
posted by patballard - 8th of august, 2008
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This blog is for everyone who is so busy producing work that they don't always have the time to stay caught up on the technical side of digital imaging and photography.
During a workshop that I took last week, the topic of long term ... More...
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You Get What You Pay For
posted by macdaddy - 17th of july, 2008
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Logo design is rapidly becoming an underrated process. We live in a very entrepreneurial age and it seems that everyone you meet is starting his or her own business. All of these business owners know they need a logo and very few of ... More...
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20 More Things I’ve Learned about Photography
posted by macdaddy - 17th of july, 2008
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1. Shoot, Shoot, Shoot. This one cannot be overemphasized.
2. Your camera interprets reality and shows only fragments of what you have seen.
3. Shooting gets more fun when you can control the settings. Then you will be creative.
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10 Things I Have Learned About Photography
posted by macdaddy - 10th of july, 2008
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1. The LCD screen on the back of a camera is not always accurate. (Many times that shot looks decent, only to find out it is blurry on a larger screen.)
2. If you want a sharp photo, you need to use a good tripod. (You never realize ... More...
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My Ten Commandments of Photography
posted by macdaddy - 4th of july, 2008
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I’m not a seasoned photographer by anybodies standards, but I’ve managed to gather up a few thought “nuggets” on the subject of photography. I probably have more, but I set my limit to 10. So here are my ten commandments of ... More...
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Understanding Your Autofocus Options
posted by macdaddy - 4th of july, 2008
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Autofocus is fast, mostly reliable, and occasionally smart.
Messing with manual focus can be a cause of lost opportunities. Likewise, a shallow understanding of autofocus systems can cause missed or improperly executed shots. Newer ... More...
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Graffiti
posted by macdaddy - 2nd of july, 2008
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I like graffiti from an artistic standpoint. I don’t argue that it doesn’t belong everywhere and that it costs money to clean up, but the fact that you find it in places where it doesn’t belong just adds to the statement it makes.... More...
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Who Qualifies As A Photographer?
posted by macdaddy - 1st of july, 2008
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The digital revolution has made photography accessible to so many new people. I won’t lie, I’m one of them — I never shot film. But just because you have a camera, does this make you a photographer?
Personally, I would consider ... More...
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Backup Your Photos on DVD
posted by macdaddy - 1st of july, 2008
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We all know the importance of backing up your photos in one fashion or another: external hard drives, online services, RAID towers, DVD, etc. It’s good to use as many of these backup methods as is practical, but usually we’re restricted ... More...
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The Scariest Part of Digital Photography
posted by macdaddy - 30th of june, 2008
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Digital photography has been a revolution. The clumsy stage of major innovations, breakthroughs, and failures seems to be a thing of the past. Cameras are reliable, fast, friendly, and affordable. Digital storage is cheap and expandable.... More...
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Swayed By A Logo
posted by macdaddy - 13th of may, 2008
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There's been a lot of presidential buzz going on this year, and it's not even the fall voting season yet. Quite frankly, I'm tired of the whole thing. However, being the design-and-visual-minded person that I am, I have been able to ... More...
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How important it is to calibrate your monitor
posted by moonwalker - 24th of april, 2008
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Hello there,
After seeing 31 of my files under the Rejected Files list, I've learned something really important.
These are the common reasons for my pictures being rejected:
Poor color: this image has a low color profile and ... More...
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Army Daze
posted by fertographer - 28th of february, 2008
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First time doing a TFCD (time for CD) with a male model and he agreed for the pictures to be put on DT. Which is a bonus because I get to learn to shoot portraiture outdoors as well as benefit from commercial sales here.
For those ... More...
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Design and Write.
posted by macdaddy - 30th of january, 2008
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Begin with the words. While it may feel more natural to begin the process by sketching images, starting with the words will help you quickly zero in on the concept—and inspire images in line with the language.
Find the key(s).... More...
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Finally made $100
posted by macdaddy - 7th of december, 2007
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Today is joyous day, especially when you reach your first $100.00 on stock photos. Can anyone say PAYOUT!! I can now put the money towards paying for my new Nikon D40x and 55-200mm lens I just bought two weeks ago. More...
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GAMES OF LIGHT
posted by ulisse - 19th of november, 2007
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It's amusing to see as every object can change aspect in vision of the light and its colors.
All this it still comes more in evidence when photographer superficial ones that reflects the light.Now I have begun with the cd and dvd,... More...
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