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September Digital Photography Reading List Digital Photography: Up in lights! Print E-mail
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Digital Photography Monthly Reading List
Written by Kathryn M. D’Imperio   
Saturday, 16 September 2006

Master lighting technique for digital portraitPerhaps one of the first things a new photographer should learn is how to take advantage of certain lighting conditions, and how to correct imperfect conditions. Even more advanced photographers can benefit from a refresher course in lighting. From natural light to artificial lighting attachments and flash units, photographers of all skill levels can really impact their images with a little know-how in the lighting department.

Here are a few interesting reads for any shutterbugs looking to elevate their skill levels and enhance their images.


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Last Updated ( Saturday, 16 September 2006 )
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Shooting in the Dark: 10 Nighttime Digital Photography Tips Print E-mail
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Night Digital Photography
Written by OpenDP Staff   
Thursday, 13 April 2006
Night Digital Photography TipsThere’s something mysterious and seductive about nighttime photography. Perhaps it’s the romantic air of celebratory fireworks or a gentle snowfall.

Maybe it’s the eeriness of an old, dilapidated farmhouse or an ancient cemetery on a foggy eve. A spooky scarecrow or an old wooden fence may also make great targets for your camera’s roving eye.

Even still, a crisp and cool fall evening produces great subjects with harvest-ready pumpkin patches and silhouettes of trees with half-fallen leaves.

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Last Updated ( Sunday, 07 October 2007 )
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Animals Galore – Digital Photography Tips for Animal Subjects Print E-mail
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Animals and Wildlife
Written by Kathryn M. D’Imperio   
Wednesday, 12 April 2006

Digital Photography Tips for Animal Subjects
Photographed by S.Qodsi
Curious, fascinating and oftentimes adorable, animal subjects can be a lot of fun to photograph. From the natural wildlife in your geographic region to the interesting critters you encounter on vacation, wildlife photography can be completely exhilarating.

For a photography project with many distinct flavors, visit your local zoo to capture some incredible endangered species on camera. Remember to modify your settings for the indoor creatures and adjust settings again when you go back outside. Use your zoom features for animals that are too far away to photograph clearly.

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Last Updated ( Monday, 12 June 2006 )
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April Digital Photography Reading List Print E-mail
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Digital Photography Monthly Reading List
Written by Kathryn D'Imperio   
Wednesday, 29 March 2006
Adobe PhotoShop CS2 Digital Photography Software

Adobe PhotoShop CS2 Digital Photography Software Taking great pictures requires a fair blend of talent, skill, patience, persistence and a small degree of luck. Whether you pick it up right away as a natural or whether you require dozens of books, photography classes and hours of practice, taking excellent photographs depends on situational factors and camera settings as well.

So what happens if you’ve lined up the perfect shot, but forgot to set your flash or allow for enough natural lighting? Your shot may come out completely dark, shadowed or otherwise imperfect. In many cases, however, a good photographer also possesses a few computer skills so he or she can salvage great shots that merely missed out on some critical lighting.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 12 April 2006 )
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Beginners’ Tips for Digital Photography of Flowers Print E-mail
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Micro-Close Up Digital Photography
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Thursday, 23 February 2006
Digital Close Up (Macro) Flower PhotographyAs spring approaches, Mother Nature’s wild wonders can be found just about everywhere. From rosebuds to daisies, buttercups to common wildflowers, plants and flowers abound, providing magnificent subjects for photographers both advanced and amateur.

Flower photography typically falls under the category of macro photography, which simply means the images shot by photographers are equal in size or larger than the actual object. Because these shots are taken extremely close up, the detail expressed in your digital photography efforts will be highly magnified and quite amazing. To follow are a few tips for beginners on photography of flowers.Write Comment ( Comments)
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 28 February 2006 )
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Digital Portrait Photography Tips Print E-mail
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Digital Portrait Photography
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Friday, 17 February 2006
Digital Portrait Photography tipsCertain kinds of photography can seem intimidating at first, especially if you’ve never had a chance to practice them. Portrait photography can take place in a number of settings, from a studio to a natural scene to a candid, unexpected situation.

To get started as a portrait photographer, first decide if you’ll be operating in a studio setting, a sports setting (like taking shots of each athlete and then shooting a team photograph) or shooting portraits of family and friends just for fun. Once you’ve decided on your level of expertise, you can move on to these relatively easy tips and hints.Write Comment ( Comments)
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 04 April 2006 )
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February Digital Photography Reading List Print E-mail
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Digital Photography Monthly Reading List
Written by Kathryn M. D'Imperio   
Friday, 17 February 2006
Ever heard of the old adage, “practice makes perfect”?

David Tipling’s The Birdwatcher’s Guide to Digital Photography Practice may not always make perfect in the wide world of digital photography, but it does significantly improve our abilities and our techniques. And while practicing enhances our methods and our versatility in our digital photography endeavors, reading up on new subject matter further improves our abilities, hones our skills and motivates us to discover new territory.

If you find yourself becoming too comfortable in your daily, weekly or monthly digital photography escapades, consider charting some new territory.Write Comment ( Comments)
Last Updated ( Monday, 27 February 2006 )
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Beginner’s Tips for Shooting Great Sports in Digital Print E-mail
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Sports Digital Photography
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Tuesday, 07 February 2006
Beginner’s Tips for Shooting Great Sports in DigitalShooting sports can be both fun and challenging for photographers, especially when getting to know a new camera. Having a good zoom lens and fast shutter speed help tremendously in capturing great sports action shots, but the photographers themselves actually have control over a number of other elements. Take a look at the tips below and see what you can do to take great sports photos no matter how long you’ve been using your camera!Write Comment ( Comments)
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 08 February 2006 )
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Digital Photography Tips for Action Shots
Critical Tips for Quick Action Photography
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Sports Digital Photography
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Tuesday, 07 February 2006
Shooting Action ShotsAthletes, people and animals in motion, itinerant vehicles and other moving objects create wonderful photo opportunities. However, capturing fast action on a digital camera can be challenging.

Certain settings on many digital cameras allow photographers to photograph action in a point-and-shoot mode specifically designed for moving subjects. Other times it is up to the photographer to manipulate the digital camera to achieve the best possible photos. Read on for a few tips to taking better action photos.Write Comment ( Comments)
Last Updated ( Sunday, 07 October 2007 )
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Five Advanced Tips for Shooting Great Sports in Digital Print E-mail
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Sports Digital Photography
Written by OpenDP   
Wednesday, 07 July 2004

sports Photography
Shooting great sports photos
Sometimes capturing action photos can be like second nature for a seasoned amateur. Owning a good digital camera with great resolution and user-friendly controls will greatly aid you in your quest for great sports photos. However, when you decide you want to snap the most professional pics around, try these more technical tips on for size.

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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 31 January 2006 )
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