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Past Issues September-October 2010
Past Issues September-October 2010
September-October 2010
How-To
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A Sharper Image
How to get images full of crisp details without overdoing it
A common misunderstanding about image sharpening is that it can save a blurry or out-of-focus image. -
Better B&W With Digital Toning
Turn plain grayscale images into beautifully toned black-and-whites
Long ago in the darkroom, just when I thought I understood black-and-white printing, my teacher introduced another challenge: toning. -
Blur It!
Change the shutter speed and aperture in Photoshop for creative effects
I don’t know about you, but when I look at a photograph on my monitor, I sometimes wish I had used a different shutter speed (to freeze or blur action) or a different aperture (for more or less depth of field). -
Content-Aware Fill
Remove unwanted image elements instantly with this new feature in Photoshop CS5
We’ve all taken images that are perfect except for some unwanted element in the frame. -
Creative Wedding Photos
Make memorable images with these essential tips from a top wedding pro
Photographing a wedding is one of the most challenging assignments a photographer can take. -
Dramatic Weather Photography
Using inclement weather for great shooting opportunities
Should we turn back?” a workshop participant asks between breaths. -
Key Steps to A Better Print
Good printing is a craft that requires attention to detail
Printing photographs well is both an art and a science. The science of printing involves all of the technology made for inks, papers and printers. It also includes monitor calibration, color profiles and other printing technology built into your software and computer. -
Photo Storytelling
Go beyond the single shot to create a narrative series
How do you capture and convey the essence of a place with still photographs? -
RAW Workflow Basics
Taking full control of your images is easy when you know how to work in RAW
Capturing digital photos in RAW mode provides a variety of benefits, such as the ability to fine-tune color temperature after capture, greater exposure latitude than JPEG capture and the opportunity to work with high-bit data. -
Shooting For Action
How to get high-impact photos of the wide world of sports
There’s nothing more thrilling in sports photography than nailing the climactic moment in a still image. -
Thinking In Video
10 tips for still photographers with video-capable cameras
Chances are, if you recently bought a digital still camera, it also has the ability to shoot video.
Software
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Toolbox: HDR Magic
Exciting software solutions for maximizing dynamic range in your photography
One of the wonders of digital photography is that there’s always something new to experiment with.
