Every time I look in my spam folder, I see a lot of “Buy CS3″ or “Buy Adobe Software” email. I’m sure you have seen the same email that sell software for less than 10% of the regular price.
It seems like a great deal - so should you buy from these companies?
You are probably familiar with ISO on film used in a film camera. It’s the ’speed’ of the film - higher ISO values mean you can take photos in lower light.
But what about in the digital world?
Posted by David Peterson on 30 Jun 2008 as Tips
Lighting can make a serious difference to your photos.
The most recent example is this photo from subscriber Kilian Hofmann. Kilian entered a Curves competition with the following image:
Posted by David Peterson on 23 May 2008 as Critique, Image Files, Tips
Professional reviews of photos are one of the best ways to improve your photographic skills. By studing what works and doesn’t work, you learn to shoot more ‘winners’ yourself.
Curtis Routh has kindly agreed to review the following photos for me. Curtis runs a photography business called LeaveTheCamera.com and his insights are very valued. Click on [...]
Posted by David Peterson on 12 May 2008 as Composition, Image Editing, Tips
In my very first tip, I recommend moving closer to your subject. Almost any shot will look better if you take two or three steps closer.
It works especially well on faces because when you fill the frame with your subject’s face, there is less clutter to draw the viewer’s eye away from the pleasing face.