Take Better Photos With These Photo Tips

Who Uses Stock Photographs

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:00:00 -0500

Photography is one of the most prominent means of interpreting and disseminating information. The stock photography industry has responded to this demand, and even at this moment thousands of images are being bought for publication. Who are these clients?

How to Buy Stock Photography

How to Buy Stock Photographs

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 09:00:00 -0500

A stock photograph is an image that exists in the file of a photographer or agency, which is available to be licensed for use or reproduction. Microstock, an offshoot of traditional stock photography, works entirely via the internet, selling images at a very low rate. There are two methods of licensing images from microstock.

How to Buy Stock Photography

Thousands of High Quality Images at A Bargain Price

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 09:00:00 -0400

A royalty free stock photography website, Photo-Wizard.net has launched. Photo-Wizard.net contains high resolution royalty free photographs at bargain basement prices. Interested individuals can purchase the rights to use a single photographs for only $ .99 or they can purchase a time limited subscription. The subscription options allows for publishers to access an unlimited number of photographers during their subscription period.

Thousands of High Quality Images at A Bargain Price

Taking Photos of Monuments

Mon, 9 Jul 2007 09:00:00 -0400

Recently, we have been taking advantage of the weather to update our photos of some of the local monuments. The metro Washington, DC area is one of the top places for monument photography, but many places have their memorable monuments. We thought this month we would suggest a few tips for monument photography. Our focus tends to be on outdoor monuments, and we apply many well-known techniques from landscape photography to monuments. Below are a few things that we have found helpful.

Taking Photos of Monuments

Record Video Memories

Mon, 2 Jul 2007 09:00:00 -0400

Imagine that it is a cold and wintry day. You are snug inside your home, watching a DVD movie with your spouse and your children. As you watch the video biography, you and your children are delighted to see and hear your grandparents talk about their lives, their heritage, their joys and their accomplishments.

Record Video Memories

Banish Boring Photos

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 09:00:00 -0400

The average newsletter generally has average photos: headshots, people shaking hands or talking on the phone. If you're looking to invigorate your photos, try these tips.

Banish Boring Photos

How to Take Pet Photographs

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 09:00:00 -0400

We all love our animals. They do such funny, adorable, and cute things. But somehow when that camera comes out they run and hide or they just seem to always be pointed away from the camera when you push the button. Well here are some tips to help you have a better chance at getting great photos of your pet.

How to Take Pet Photos

Optomize Photos for the Web

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:00:00 -0400

It does not matter if your emailing photos of your grandson or putting images of your latest product on your online store. Too many people don’t consider optimizing their photos for the web. We have all been on too many web pages where it seemed that the photos would never load, and sometimes they did not. So here are some steps to make sure that your photos show up on your site.

Optomize Photos for the Web

Tips for Better Vacation Photos

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 09:00:00 -0400

Photos are a great way to share your travel experiences with family and friends. Here are a few suggestions to help you capture vacation memories you will treasure for years to come.

Tips for Better Vacation Photos

Better Photos with a Digital Camera

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 15:54:33 -0400

Everyone has a digital camera today and we all take a lot of photos. But if your photos still have trees coming out of your father’s head, mom has red eye, and your beloved pet is never facing the camera then here are some tips to help you take better photos.

Better Photos with a Digital Camera

Digital Photography

Mon, 4 Jun 2007 09:00:00 -0400

There are many factors that go into the decision about going digital, not the least being whether you are a professional or amateur photographer. You need to ask yourself how you will use your photographs.

Digital Photography

Guidelines for Printing Great Photos

Mon, 28 May 2007 09:00:00 -0400

So you have this great digital camera and you have taken lots of great photos. Now what? Well you could go to a store and have them print your images for you, but is not that what you did with film? The point of all this great digital technology is that you can print your own photos at home without having to pay someone else to do it.

Guidelines for Printing Great Photos

How to Buy a Digital Camera

Mon, 21 May 2007 09:00:00 -0400

When buying a digital camera there are many things you should consider. First you should understand how a digital camera works. What you are using your digital camera for will help you decide what features to consider and how much you should spend. I am here to educate you and help you decide.

How to Buy a Digital Camera

Organize Digital and Traditional Photos

Mon, 14 May 2007 09:00:00 -0400

Digital photography promises much. Store your photographs on your computer, print them when you want, email them to friends and family – share them to your heart’s content. Could not be easier, could it? So how come that for most of us storing and sharing our photographs is a bit of a nightmare?

Organize Digital & Traditional Photos

Terms Used in Stock Photography

Mon, 7 May 2007 09:00:00 -0400

So you are a small business person or web designer and you want to purchase some stock photography for your website. Great. Photography is a wonderful way to improve the emotional impact of your site. But there are a few terms unique to the stock photography business that you should know.

Royalty Free - you’ll see this term often. What it means is that you pay a one time fee for an image and you can use it for as many times as you want for as long as you wish. It is a great way to get inexpensive photos.

Terms Used in Stock Photography

Using Film Speed Effectively

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:00:00 -0400

So you have this great new camera. Now you’re standing in front of a display of more film that you have ever seen. All you want to do is take some great family photos but you don’t know where to start. Here’s short guide to help you get started. Film speed is a number that represents the film’s sensitively to light. The higher the number the more sensitive to light, in that the less light is needed to take a well exposed photo. The number is also an indicator of the detail you will receive from the negative. The higher the number the more likely that you will see a graininess to the print when enlarged.

Using Film Speed Effectively