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Environmental portraits tell a story with setting, props and creative light
Environmental portraits—photographs of people in a surrounding that relates to who they are or what they do—have been the staple of newspaper and magazine photographs since the halftone process enabled images to be reproduced in those mediums. Early practitioners such as Yousuf Karsh and Arnold Newman traveled the world, combining their incredible sense of composition and attention to detail with masterful lighting setups....
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Digging in to Photoshop’s five resampling options
Depending on how we want to use an image, we often need to create new copies at different resolutions. You might be making your image smaller for use on the web or increasing the resolution to make a larger print. ... Read More »
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Tips for getting pro results from inkjet printers and papers
Nothing gives a photograph more impact than a high-quality print. Printing today is easier than ever, with a number of options available for lab-quality prints on a wide variety of media types, but selecting the right printer, paper and ink type for your needs is m... Read More »
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Change the direction, color and mood of the light in your images
You may not believe it at first, but all the photographs in this issue of PCPhoto have something in common. That something in common is, of course, light.... Read More »
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Holding Steady: Presetting Exposure & Focus | Stable-Enabled
In my last column, I tackled a question about shutter lag. The reader was frustrated with his camera and how the shutter-release button caused problems. ... Read More »
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Readers Favorite How-To Articles
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Build Your Own Web Gallery
A step-by-step guide with screenshots for building your first website -
The Portrait Equation
Five steps for better portraits -
HDR
Master high dynamic range imaging to increase apparent dynamic range or create hyperrealistic images, text and photography -
Photo Workout: Exercises To Flex Your Photographic Skills
Use these five exercises to flex your photographic skills -
10 Ingredients For Successful Images
A digital recipe for smokin’ photos -
Golden Light Photography
Use the warm light of the “magic hours” to your advantage -
Get The Right Light
Finding and creating soft, flattering light for portraiture -
Shooting Indoor Events
Tips to make the most of low-light photography
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