Saturday, March 31, 2012

WildScapes bringing the outside in. (Focus Small Business).(Brief Article): An article from: Mississippi Business Journal

WildScapes bringing the outside in. (Focus Small Business).(Brief Article): An article from: Mississippi Business Journal Review



This digital document is an article from Mississippi Business Journal, published by Venture Publications on July 8, 2002. The length of the article is 804 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: WildScapes bringing the outside in. (Focus Small Business).(Brief Article)
Author: Elizabeth Kirkland
Publication:Mississippi Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 8, 2002
Publisher: Venture Publications
Volume: 24 Issue: 27 Page: 22(1)

Article Type: Brief Article

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Thursday, March 29, 2012

Understanding Flash Photography: How to Shoot Great Photographs Using Electronic Flash

Understanding Flash Photography: How to Shoot Great Photographs Using Electronic Flash Review



This guide to on- and off-camera flash picks up where Understanding Exposure leaves off, helping free photographers from the limitations of "auto" to get the images they want when natural light isn't enough. For the many amateur photographers afraid to venture past natural lighting, here is the book that will finally help them explore the exciting possibilities of artificial light. In his trademark easy-to-understand style, Bryan Peterson explains not only how flash works, but how to go beyond "TTL" automatic flash exposure to master manual flash, allowing readers to control the quality, shape and direction of light for a perfect exposure, every time.


Wednesday, March 28, 2012

How to Start and Operate a Digital Portrait Photography Studio (Photot)

How to Start and Operate a Digital Portrait Photography Studio (Photot) Review



Twenty successful studio owners offer their expertise to aspiring professional photographers in this guide to operating a digital portrait studio. Every element of a thriving studio is covered, from choosing a location and determining a budget to selecting computer equipment and streamlining the digital work flow. Details on selecting backgrounds, sets, and props that set a studio apart and advice on lighting patterns, posing, and clothing selection help photographers ensure that they produce client-pleasing images and return customers. Customer service tips on creating comfortable waiting and viewing areas are included to help photographers set up an attractive space to better profit from their artistic skills.


Tuesday, March 27, 2012

David Busch's Nikon D3100 Guide to Digital SLR Photography

David Busch's Nikon D3100 Guide to Digital SLR Photography Review



The Nikon D3100 is Nikon's new entry-level dSLR, suitable for photographers new to digital SLR photography. It features a 14.2 megapixel sensor, full HDTV video, and ISO up to 12,800. DAVID BUSCH'S NIKON D3100 GUIDE TO DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY shows you how, when, and why to use all the cool features, controls, and functions of the D3100 to take great photographs of anything. Introductory chapters will help you get comfortable with the basics of your camera before you dive right into exploring creative ways to apply D3100 file formats, resolution, aperture/priority exposure, and automatic exposure features. Beautiful, full-color images illustrate where the essential buttons and dials are, so you'll quickly learn how to use their D3100, and use it like a pro!


Monday, March 26, 2012

The Practical Zone System for Film and Digital Photography, Fifth Edition: Classic Tool, Universal Applications

The Practical Zone System for Film and Digital Photography, Fifth Edition: Classic Tool, Universal Applications Review



In this fifth edition of The Practical Zone System, Chris Johnson updates his classic manual on Ansel Adams's landmark technique for the digital age. Whether you are a beginning, large-format, or professional photographer; whether you work with digital or film; and whether you shoot in black and white or color, the simple visual language called Previsualization will help you to control contrast in order to create beautiful photographs.

Entirely new to this edition is a chapter applying Zone System concepts to studio photography. Using Bill Brant's "Nude, Campden Hill London, 1949, May" (cover image) as an inspiration, Johnson demonstrates how the Zone System, traditionally considered to be a methodology limited to the uses of films and developers, is actually a universal visual and conceptual language that dramatically simplifies the problem of creating and rendering complex studio lighting setups.

*Written in plain English - Chris has taught the Zone System to countless budding photographers and knows how to explain this complex topic in non-technical terms

*The only resource available with comprehensive information on Zone techniques specifically for studio shooting

*Information is applicable to film and digital shooters


Sunday, March 25, 2012

What Do I Name My Photography Business: Answers to 20 Key Questions That Will Help You Start Your Photography Business With A Bang

What Do I Name My Photography Business: Answers to 20 Key Questions That Will Help You Start Your Photography Business With A Bang Review



Are you just getting started with your photography business?

You probably have more questions than answers right now. One of the toughest questions to decide upon is:

What Do I Name My Photography Business?

And while that’s an important one to get you started in the right direction, many, many questions will follow. For instance,

* How do I come up with a realistic idea that will make money?

* Do I have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?

* Should I trademark my name?

* What about copyrights?

* What is branding?

* How do I set up the ideal photography packages?

And more.

In What Do I Name My Photography Business?, we will help you get started in the right direction, and help you think and make plans for setting up your photography business in the right way. We’ve carefully selected the top questions new photography business owners have when contemplating going into business for themselves, and provide you with key direction on how to set your plans into motion. If you are ready to make photography more than just a hobby, whether on a part time or full time basis, the best place to start is with What Do I Name My Photography Business?


Friday, March 23, 2012

Kevin Kubotas Lighting Notebook: 101 Lighting Styles and Setups for Digital Photographers

Kevin Kubotas Lighting Notebook: 101 Lighting Styles and Setups for Digital Photographers Review



Get professional advice from one of the world's top wedding photographersCreative use of lighting is a hallmark of quality photography. Kevin Kubota has been listed among the world's top 10 wedding photographers by American Photo magazine and named a Legend Behind the Lens by Nikon. This guide features dozens of his unique lighting and post-production recipes and techniques, each illustrated with a spectacular image.
  • Author Kevin Kubota enjoys a cult-like following among professional photographers and has earned numerous accolades for his talent
  • Includes the author's unique lighting and post-production recipes and techniques that reinforce the theory that good lighting is the key to quality photography
  • Presents a number of shooting scenarios with behind-the-scenes setup, a description of the photographer's objective, the equipment used, and the resulting image for each
  • Features a companion app that will enable the photographer to search and find lighting suggestions by subject, style, budget, equipment, and other guidelines, all while in the field

Kevin Kubota's Lighting Notebook for Digital Photographers is almost like having the famous photographer sharing his secrets with you one on one.