My Photography Life

New iPhone App To Create Lighting Diagrams

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I know you love lighting diagrams. We all do. So if you are a Lighting Diagrams freak (or a Stobist) at heart this will make you happy.
The good guys over at strobox created a lighting diagram that fits on the iPhone. Now, it is true that you can surf to the Lighting Diagram Creator site [...]

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DIY Bokeh

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Everyone has seen pictures like this with points of light in the background. The technique where shallow depth of field allows you to throw everything but the subject out of focus is known as Bokeh. What I’ve always noticed is the way points of light look in the out of focus area. [...]

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Wedding Photography Tips

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Scout the Location
Visit the locations of the different places that you’ll be shooting before the big day. While I’m sure most Pros don’t do this – I find it really helpful to know where we’re going, have an idea of a few positions for shots and to know how the light might come into play.
Set [...]

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Page Curl Effect In Photoshop

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Make a page curl effect in photoshop is very easy, in a few steps you’ll have done it. Lets begin to create this effect.

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Making Wedding Album In Photoshop

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Open a new free size document and prepare a picture like this, name the layer photo 1

Create a new layer over photo 1 and use Rectangular marquee tool to make a selection:

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Lighting the Nude: Top Photography Professionals Share Their Secrets

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400 nudes–and the lighting setups that make them look so good
* A best-seller, available for the first time in paperback!
* Side- and plan-view diagrams of the lighting setup for each shot
* Includes a directory of photographers, valuable for art directors and designers

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Lenses and Focal Length

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In Photography, your lens is often your most important purchase. This photography tutorial outlines some important qualities of different lenses, and how each performs in identical situations.
Choosing a lens is often more difficult then choosing a camera when it comes to purchasing. One thing to remember is that a lens will last several times longer [...]

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