Monthly Archives: March 2013

DEAL: Phil Steele’s ‘ Lightroom Made Easy ‘ course at 33% discount

The new deal over on SnapnDeals this week one that I know many development partnerships readers will enjoy-it’s 30% off on Phil Steele Lightroom made easy of course-that’s only $ 33 (normally $ 47). Phil’s videos here have made regular … Continue reading

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Why Making Mistakes is Good for your Photography

A Guest Contribution by DraycatIt is said the longest journey starts with a single step. The unfortunate part of life is that sometimes that step will cause you to fall, or you may even find you are walking in the … Continue reading

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5 Tips for improving your portrait photography

Here are some techniques that you might not be aware of if you’re new to portrait photography are. It takes practice, but be aware of these ideas can get you experiment, and inspire you to try photos you don’t else … Continue reading

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Free Download: 4 High-Res Concrete Textures

Published in Free Resources, Textures Today we have a set of 4 high-res concrete textures that are available for free download. The textures are at least 3264 pixels by 2448 pixels, so they can be used for a wide variety … Continue reading

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Plan A National Park Road Trip

How-ToText And Photography, By Larry LindahlExploring a national park in a weekend requires good planning to make the most of your photography time. One of the very best things you can do is ask park staff about some of the … Continue reading

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Plastic Cameras: Lo-Fi Photography in the Digital Age [Book Review]

Years ago a cinematographer friend told me of a dinner he once had in Paris with a Mr Cooke. Mr Cooke of the famed British optical firm Cooke, Taylor and Hobson.During the meal Mr Cooke explained that he spent most … Continue reading

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Underground Soul

In this video, photographer Chase Jarvis talks about his Seattle 100 Project, documenting the underground culture of the city, and the process of creating prints for the exhibition of the Project. Jarvis explains the importance of fine art printmaking: “The … Continue reading

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Varied carpet beetle

Ever wanted to create an Avatar? Creating an Avatar!Searching Dgrin with Google Searching with GoogleCongratulations to the Winner of DSS #122 (Moments Like This), PedalGirl.The next Dgrin Challenge DSS #123 (Abstract Photography) is open for entries through March 4th, 2013 … Continue reading

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Free Download: Paint Stained Paper Textures

Published in Free Resources, Textures Today we have a set of 4 textures that is available for free download. The textures were created by staining vintage book pages with paint to create a unique effect.The textures are free for use … Continue reading

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Snowdrop

Ever wanted to create an Avatar? Creating an Avatar!Searching Dgrin with Google Searching with GoogleCongratulations to the Winner of DSS #122 (Moments Like This), PedalGirl.The next Dgrin Challenge DSS #123 (Abstract Photography) is open for entries through March 4th, 2013 … Continue reading

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Using Gobos To Create Dramatic Lighting

When lighting a subject, one of the things you want to try to do is create drama, or a context, using the light. This often means modifying your light source. One of the easiest ways to modify your flash to … Continue reading

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