January-February 2013

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Smart Cameras
New cameras combine point-and-shoot simplicity with tablet-like apps and connectivity. But will they make you a better photographer?

Everywhere you look, people are snapping photos and shooting videos with their smartphones, iPads and Android tablets.

Instant Portrait Studio
Five essential tools for creating stunning portraits at home

by The Editors Ever thought of opening your own portrait studio?
January/February 2013 by The Editors
Toolbox: Optical Filters for Black & White
Filters for maximizing the potential of black-and-white desaturation methods

by David Willis The limited palette of black-and-white photography distills the world around us to rich hues and subtle silver tones

Convert To Black & White
How to transform your color images into stunning monochrome

My photography career began 30 years ago as a photojournalism student in college.
Master B&W Printing
Tips for creating stunning monochrome prints

by The Editors Making a great black-and-white print starts with successful exposure and processing, but it doesn't end there.
On-Location Portrait Fixes
Two ways to enhance portraits taken outside the studio

We all enjoy creating on-location portraits.
Panoramic Action
Try photoshop’s photomerge to create some panoramic magic

Even though I've been using Adobe Photoshop for 20 or so years, and have been teaching the program in my workshops for about 10, I'm still amazed by its capabilities.
Project 365
Embark on a photographic journey through an entire year

January is a time of reflection.
The Beckoning Of Black & White
Evoke the essence of your subjects with monochrome

I was a film photographer long before—and even after—digital photography became mainstream.