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How To Make a Photo Album

Cassandra — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:29:59 -0500

Photo albums offer the opportunity for organizing your memories and creating gifts for friends and family. Make a statement with your photo collections by creating a low cost personalized album collection. Don’t hide your photos in boring binders or dull packing boxes; display them in an album that’s as fun as the photos inside.

Materials:

3 ring binder
Fabric – size needs to be the binder plus 2” on each side
Poster board
Ribbon, glitter or paints for decoration
Photos
Colored paper
Acid-free photo pages
Old magazines
Spray glue

Tools:

Scissors
Hot glue gun

How To Share Digital Photos

jasonkeeley — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:38:54 -0600

Pictures are priceless! And with families and friends usually spread far apart in terms of geography, pictures are the way to keep up with the latest news. With digital photography, you can see the new baby in the family, check out the latest fencing project that Uncle Jeff finished and see where Grandma is spending her summer vacation.

It used to be that when you took a picture, you wouldn’t develop any pictures until the roll of film was full. Then, the development process meant visiting a local photo shop, waiting a week for development and getting prints back. Sharing these prints usually involved the US Mail or a personal visit. The options today are so much more user-friendly and you can pick the one that fits you and your sharing needs best!

How To Sell Your Photos

jasonkeeley — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:27:09 -0600

Stories of ordinary people becoming millionaires overnight with the help of some wonderful programs are flooding us from all directions and even though many of these stories are exaggerated at best and total lies at worst, there are many ways in which you can make money, even if you are not a unique talent. Well, I don't mean that photography does not require talent, but even beginner photographers can make money by selling their photos. Most likely you will not make your first million selling photos, but this is a viable way to earn some extra cash. Photos are a product and as with all products, you need to know what to offer and where to sell it.

What You Can Sell

How To Make a Statue in Photoshop

Betty_Botter — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:07:51 -0600

In this tutorial we are producing a statue using a picture of a woman, a marble texture, and Photoshop with its layers options.

How To Take Better Winter Photographs

donfink — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 20:34:35 -0500

For some, winter is the time to play. There are easily as many winter sports and activities outside as there are summer adventures. Instead of hiking the wilderness, there’s cross country skiing and snow shoeing. Instead of dirt bikes and ATVs, there are snow mobiles. Downhill skiing replaces water skiing, and for a great number of people, there is simply the appreciation of the different and beautiful settings outdoors.

Winter photography can go hand in hand with all of these activities as long as you follow a few simply guidelines to keep your equipment working, and modify your techniques to compliment the change in outdoor conditions. While photography in winter is different than other times of the year, a bit of understanding can make your efforts produce more dramatic and in many ways more memorable photos than the typical summer shots. Here are just a few tips to remember:

How To Choose a Photography Studio

Staff468 — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 12:08:00 -0600

Many people, when choosing a photography studio, assume that all of them are basically the same and opt for the closest, most convenient one. Others don't feel knowledgeable enough about potential differences to be selective. But photography studios do range from poor to excellent in terms of photographic quality and customer service. Consider the following tips as you choose a photography studio.

How To Make a Christmas Photo Card

Victoria116 — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 04:17:00 -0500

As the Christmas season approaches, it's fun to touch base with your friends and send them a picture of your family. And in this age of digital cameras and the Internet, it's easier than ever to make homemade Christmas cards. Here are some tips on how to make photo Christmas cards.

Online photo cards. There are a number of ways to make a photo Christmas card. The easiest way is to use an online site that offers card-making software. Websites like Shutterfly and Snapfish offer card-making programs that are easy to use. And at My Cardmaker, you can go in and create and print personalized greeting cards in just a few easy steps. In addition, most online photo cards come complete with matching envelopes.

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How To Enroll in Photography School

Staff468 — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 13:41:00 -0500

People of all ages and backgrounds seek enrollment in photography schools. Their goals for photography school vary as well, some seeking to become professional photographers and others just seeking a more solid foundation of photographic technique to aid in their amateur work. Regardless of your skill level, goals and desired time commitment, you can enroll in a photography school. Here's how to find a photography school that fits your needs.

How To Find Stock Photography

Daniel452 — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 01:37:00 -0500

Businesses big and small use stock photography to add color, excitement and flair to advertising campaigns. Using stock photography is appealing because of its relatively low cost, quick turnaround, and easy accessibility.

The photos distributed by various stock photography outlets are created by photographers when they are off assignment. Some of their best work is produced then as their creative spirits are free to express themselves. With hundreds of thousands of stock photos already available, you are bound to find something that captures your vision.

In order for you to make an informed decision on where to purchase your photos, you should understand the different types of stock photography, the types of stock photography outlets, the importance of quality, and the pricing.