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Photo Lesson; Self-Assignments
The Editors  |  Jan 01, 2005

Photography is one of those things you learn best by doing it. Here are some photo projects that will help you get more out of your photography.

 

1. Decorate Your Home with Your Photos
Considering all the time, effort and money you put into making your photographs, you should display the best ones for all to see. A good place to start is in your own...

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Future Report
A Look At What's Ahead For Photography In 2005...And Beyond
The Editors  |  Jan 01, 2005

Each year at this time we ask our contributors to give us their forecast for the coming year in photography. While some of their predictions are, well, predictable, a few surprised me with their call for a return to film. This is not mere Luddite doggerel. Clearly digital has changed the way we all operate these days, but there are some lingering doubts about how viable the medium...

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Show Reports
Special Report: photokina
Frances´ Fancy
Frances E. Schultz  |  Jan 01, 2005

The New Spirit At photokina
Something very evident at this photokina was a new spirit of openness. Partly this was caused by changes in the business, but more, it was the result of the arrival of the new kids on the block. For example, Nokia had never exhibited at photokina before. They held an informal press conference; they offered to set up interviews...

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Show Reports
Special Report: photokina
New Electronic Flash Units
Peter K. Burian  |  Jan 01, 2005

Whether you own a 35mm or digital SLR camera, a dedicated external flash unit can be a valuable accessory. Offering higher power output, and often extra features such as a bounce/tilt head, the optional units can help to produce more sophisticated flash lighting effects. Even if you already own a flash unit that's compatible with your camera, it may not support all of the...

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Digital Darkroom
Shoot Like You're In A Pro Studio By... Making Your Own Digital Backdrops
Howard Millard  |  Jan 01, 2005

All Photos © 2004, Howard Millard, All Rights Reserved

In the real world, as often as not, there'll be a problem with your background. In the precise spot where the light is right on your subject, the background might be too light, too dark, too cluttered, or you might even see the proverbial telephone pole sprouting from your subject's head. You needn't...

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Show Reports
Special Report: photokina
New Films (!), Darkroom Gear (!), And News From The Silver-Halide Wars
Frances E. Schultz  |  Jan 01, 2005

The Changing Market
As of November 1st the Agfa Imaging division will be carved out of Agfa Gevaert. It will become a new independent company named AgfaPhoto. Forecasts show the new company in a very strong position. Dan Unger of Agfa U.S.A. assured me that they retained an enthusiastic commitment to film in general and black and white film in particular.

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Digital Darkroom
Let It Snow, Let It Snow!; Digitally, That Is
Howard Millard  |  Jan 01, 2005

All Photos © 2004, Howard Millard, All Rights Reserved

Did you miss photographing the last heavy snow? Or perhaps you are not too fond of shooting outdoors in cold weather. Now you need a photo with snow falling. Don't despair. It's rather easy to add snow digitally to any photo, color or black and white, with programs like Adobe Photoshop (CS and earlier)...

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Show Reports
Special Report: photokina
The 2004 Exhibitions
Grace Schaub  |  Jan 01, 2005

Photokina is one of the photographic industry's largest and most exciting trade shows and features the very latest developments in photographic and imaging technologies from around the globe. During the course of the show, which lasts about a week, the halls of the convention center become a beehive of activity with business people buzzing around the corporate booths for a...

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Lighting
Add A Little Light; Flash Tips For Digital Photographers
Peter K. Burian  |  Jan 01, 2005

All Photos © 2004, Peter K. Burian, All Rights Reserved

"This excerpt was taken from Mastering Digital Photography and Imaging © 2003, SYBEX Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved."

Flash has come a long way from the old days when photographers were required to make complex calculations to get a good flash exposure. Almost all digital cameras...

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Editor's Notes
Reports From photokina, The World's Fair Of Imaging
George Schaub  |  Jan 01, 2005

In this issue we bring you our photokina report, a series of articles from our reporters who covered the huge photo show held this past fall in Cologne, Germany. Exhibitors from over 150 countries covering every aspect of the photo and imaging trade were there, and we spent five days trekking the massive halls, speaking to engineers, designers, and marketing folk about the new...

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