Photoshop has a feature that can precisely adjust and remap the different tonal values of an image or any channel of an image. This is found in the curves feature of Photoshop which can be appropriately accessed by going to the Image tab > Adjustments > Curves. This command in Photoshop is very unlike the "Levels" command of Photoshop which has limited points which concern an image’s highligh

Being able to choose the right aperture is very vital for a photographer because the aperture basically controls a lot of different elements within a picture. But first of all, let’s start with a definition of what “aperture” means. Since a camera’s function is to mainly gather light, there should be sort of a filter in which the light passes through. This is the aperture of a lens. The len

Bird photography is a very delicate field of photography to delve into. It requires a lot of patience because your subjects do not necessarily pose for you the way you would like them to and most of all, they once you come closer, you end up scaring them away. Call them camera shy and all but birds will be birds. So, how does a bird photographer end up getting those ultra close-up shots of the amazing avian family

There will always come a time when you’re nonchalantly browsing a magazine and you’ll suddenly stop and look at a model seemingly caught in a candid or jovial pose. You become amazed at how the photographer was able to capture such a random and spur-of-the-moment shot. You wonder how the photographer must be really good with his or her technical skills to be able to capture the drama or the joy that th

So now, you’ve been able to acquire that point-and-shoot camera that you’ve always been dreaming of. Now you think you’re ready to take great pictures that will be the talk of the town. But wait! Before you go on and fire away, be sure to read on and follow these seven steps on how to shoot better point-and-shoot pictures. Tip 1: Be sure to read the manual. All gadgets have an instruction manual.

Let’s say that you already booked that first photo shoot which will allow you to test your new camera’s capabilities. You’re looking to do some sequential shots and slow shutter speed shots but before you do anything else, be sure to go over these things or else you’ll be sorry. Get a camera bag. It’s very important to have a camera bag that will house your new gadget. Getting a camer

Some people are used to having a light meter tell them what aperture they should use. In bright daylight, photographers usually employ light meters in order to get the correct aperture setting. This can mean the difference between a photograph that is overexposed or underexposed. Therefore, these things are invaluable to the photographer. But what if there comes a time that a light meter is not available to the pho

There is an ongoing debate as to whether digital capture will replace traditional film capture. The introduction of new technology has breathed life into the film photograph. There are many advantages of using digital capture over traditional film capture. So when must one use digital capture? Large-format printing If you would like to print whatever you would like to print, it would be best if you used digital cam

Newspapers may contain stories and memories that you want to preserve and include in your scrapbooking albums. Unfortunately, newspapers are made of paper that contains acid and other chemical that can deteriorate the paper. Remember that acid paper that touches a photograph would cause the image to ruin. Also, old newspapers get a yellowish color as they decompose. Here are little tips that you can

Scrapbooking pages and layout should always have a focal point. Your page should tell a story, and a focal point is the easiest way to do just that. It should be the first thing you see on the page. Here are some suggestions on how to create the right focal point for your craft pages. Use large photos – In general, large photos make wonderful focal points because they are first to catch the eye