In the past, the photographer had to be concerned about his photographic equipment, and about the developing features put at his disposal. the computer changed the way people think about photography. Today, clients require online albums, effects made with the help of computers, and the possibility to download and share photos. Photography without software is not possible today. Let’s see the most important programs that can be used by a photographer.

Adobe Suite

Adobe Photoshop remains the most important program used by photographers, developers and web designers. However, even if some disapprove, we say that Photoshop is not needed, especially by a beginner photographer. For advanced photo effects, it is great, but if you only want to offer some features and facilities to your clients. the free alternatives are just enough.

Creating a portfolio

Before editing images, you will need professional cameras and devices. DPPreview is a website where you can find reviews of the best photo cameras and other devices used by photographers. From there, you can visit Amazon and eBay to buy those. Free alternatives for Photoshop can also be found online. For example, Gimp is one of the oldest free sources that you can find, and it contains the majority of features that you can find in Photoshop. In the GIMPShop, you will find many other widgets and modules that will complete the program even more.

jAlbum

jAlbum is a free tool that can be used to create albums, to publish your creations online, and to create professional presentations. It is the best tool to manage your portfolio and to upload it online, where it will be seen by potential customers. the program can be bought, but the free facilities are just enough. Later, you can think about buying it if you need its advanced facilities.

FastStone Suite

The FastStone Suite contains a series of programs that are perfect for any amateur. The Image Viewer is more than a photo browser, as it offers converting features even for some formats that are not common. For example, you can transform NEF images in JPG, and you can even edit those. Unfortunately, it only has a Windows version, so MAC users will have to use other programs.

FastStone Photo Resizer allows users to process batches of images, and it can convert any image format. The images can be dimensioned, renamed, cropped and watermarked, without adware or bloatware. There are no ads and banners that will make your work harder and you can use it free for non-commercial purposes.

PhotoFiltre

PhotoFiltre is already at its seventh version. The basic program is good, but what is really interesting about it is the possibility to download 30 free filters and modules.

Raw Therapee

Raw Therapee is an open source editor that can be used for managing any types of files, such as RAW and non-RAW images. it works perfectly on 64 bits, but it can also work on 32. if has a Mac and Windows version, making it perfect for any photographer looking for a free editor with many facilities.

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Whether you are pursuing traditional or digital photography, there are a lot of equipment that you need have. If you choose digital photography, then you must have a computer equipped with the necessary software, plus the required cables. On the other hand, with traditional photography, there will be a continuous need for fresh films and developing supplies all throughout your career. Although, the materials used in traditional photography costs much less compared to digital photography. Whichever you choose, there will be accompanying costs, so this should not influence what you intend to pursue. Among others, your greatest consideration should be what you really want to do, so the experience will become more satisfying and long-lasting.

As soon as your mind is set, do not rush and buy the first equipment that is presented to you by the sales assistant. Remember, they are tasked to make a sale. Try to scout for shops who rent out equipment, so you get to know more what will work best for you. This way, you are able to closely evaluate the items and ensure that the purchase is worth it, before actually shedding out cash.

It is equally important to keep in contact with the people you have met during your photography classes, since they can greatly help you in coming up with a decision, especially on purchases that you are going to make. If you can possibly buy second-hand materials from other photographers, then this means big savings to you. Many photographers have the habit of buying the latest materials in the market, only to find out later that it does not work for them. Keeping yourself inside a photography circle will give you better access to those who are willing to rid of their “useless” items.

Digital photography is becoming more popular nowadays, so it may be harder to find materials for traditional photography. One of the best options is to have your name included in the emailing list of some local suppliers, so you will know first-hand if they have new supplies and special promotions. Having your own darkroom can be pretty expensive as well, so you might try asking those who own one to share their darkroom to you, which can save you a lot of money and augment the other one’s income.

Whether you are just starting out or already a professional photographer, there will be bills to pay. Try to check out for working tax credits contact, to know if you are eligible for one. Make wise decisions by thinking things over many times, especially if it involves spending cash. After all, becoming an artist does not mean you can stop being smart and practical.

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After you choose your subject, place the man or woman or object and pick out everything you desire to focus on. Lighting is crucial for every fantastic photo. The digital camera has many solutions to adjust the lighting and also to achieve an excellent photo. A solution for instance is outside lighting, sunset, nighttime, foliage, indoor lighting, aquarium, fireworks, and a host of other individuals that could emphasize your surroundings.

Nevertheless, you can’t depend solely within the lighting settings in the camera. Be aware of contrast amongst the background along with your subject. If there is a whole lot of light to the surface of one’s subject, decide on darker backgrounds, and vice versa. This will aid emphasize the topic you want most prominent. On top of that, make use of the flash solution in situations of severe darkness or minimal light by adjusting your camera setting to have the flash button on.

The subject need not be within the center with the photo as traditional photos normally are. Instead, seek to consider a diverse portion of the frame that your topic might fill, to captivate and tease the eye and make your photo additional exciting and one of a kind. Controlling the white room of one’s photo, or rather the background is essential in developing thought-provoking photographs. Maybe from a large level give your subject a small physical appearance to present the subject a daunting and extraordinary stature. Your digital camera might be equipped by using a zoom in and zoom out function that will enable for close-ups or distant viewing.

Now, it is actually time to take your digital photo. Hold the camera steady and consider not shaking your hand to avoid blurry photographs. When the photo is taken, you can press the view button to discover if the picture was satisfactory, and if so, you may be the proud Famous photographer of a gorgeous digital photo.

1. Describe your photography in 100 words or less.
I started out trying to be a writer, but when I did a job for Yachting magazine back in 1976, they paid me $200.00 for the writing and $2000.00 for the photography. I switched. Then, in 1990, this thing called Photoshop came along. Instead of paying my taxes I bought an Apple computer and traded Adobe some photos for their new program. The rest, as they say, is history! I quickly concluded that Photoshop eliminated the barriers between imagination and execution…I could now create whatever I could dream up. Today, twenty plus years later, I am still blown away by what can be done with digital imaging.

2. What gear/software do you use?
I use Canon cameras, Apple computers and Profoto and Speedotron lights.  The most challenging part of creating composites, at least for me, is getting the photography right. It helps to have the right equipment to get the parts you need. I’d rather use the power of Photoshop to create rather than “fix”.

3. What’s one quick tip that you’d give people interested in animal portrait photography?
In the kind of work that I do it is critical to be able to visualize your image. Once you have a clear vision you can break the image down into parts and steps. Then it is just a matter of doing it.  One of my biggest challenges is constantly adding images to my library for use in images that I haven’t dreamed up yet!

4. What 3 Photography Sites or Photo blogs do you recommend?
Sites like oneeyeland.com and 500px.com inspire me with all the breathtaking work that other photographers are doing, and Photoshelter is great for the nuts and bolts of making a career flourish in the Internet age.

To view more of John’s photography visit his web site:
JohnLund.com and blog.johnlund.com or follow John on Twitter & Google+

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3 Minutes with Photographer John Lund

3 Minutes with Photographer John Lund

Panning is a great way to capture children at play. Exposure is 1/15, f/13, ISO 100. Canon EOS 5D Mark II with EF 24-105 f/4L IS at 84mm.

For the most part, photography is all about freezing a moment in time, stopping the action in front of you. But there are times when freezing the action fails to show the full story.  People move.  Often, at high speeds. Sometimes freezing the action fails to pay homage to the speed on display on the field, or the track.  Showing speed or motion is less important when shooting individual people in action, because a person in motion flexes muscles, contorts their expressions, creating a compelling image.  However, when photographing vehicles, such as in auto racing, the ability to show that speed is paramount.  If you use a fast shutter speed to stop the action, a car will simply appear as if it’s parked on the track.

Panning is a simple technique for showing speed, but it requires some practice, and a willingness to experiement a little.  First of all, you’ll want to slow your shutter speed way down.  Easy enough in poor light, but on a bright sunny day, it becomes a problem.  There are a few ways to handle this.  First off, lower the ISO on your camera to ISO 100.  For panning, I like to set the camera to Shutter Priority mode.  This allows me to choose the shutter speed I want, and the camera will then set the proper aperture.If stopping down the aperture and lowering the ISO still don’t give you a slow enough shutter speed,  try using a polarizing filter on the lens. A polarizer will lower your exposure by two stops.  Another option would be a neutral density filter, which can be found in greater than 2-stop densities when necessary.

A wide angle lens requires a slower shutter speed to create a dramatic panning effect, but with cars moving as fast as those at a NASCAR race, it doesn't have to be THAT slow! Exposure: 1/40, f/22, ISO 100. EOS 5D Mark II, EF 16-35L II at 35mm.

Your shutter speed will vary dependent on the subject and the speed at which it moves. For an athlete running, it could be as low as 1/15 or 1/20.  When shooting auto racing, your shutter speed could be as fast as 1/125.  The slower the shutter speed, the greater the illusion of speed will be.  You’ll have to match the speed of your subject with your speed of panning the camera as the subject passes.  This can take some practice. The best way to practice that I’ve found is to stand on the sidewalk of a busy street and photograph passing cars at various speeds.  Set your drive to Continuous shooting and hold the shutter button down to take several exposures of your subject as it passes.

It takes some practice, but try to pay attention to composition when positioning the subject in the frame.  When panning, it becomes very easy to focus solely on keeping pace with the subject, to the point that you end up simply placing it in the center of the frame.  Use the compositional aids in your camera to help you.  If your camera has a grid focusing screen, use that. If not, use the AF points that are etched in the viewfinder.

Lens choice also impacts the way the pan looks.  A telephoto lens that compresses perspective will create more dramatic effect than a wide angle will, which means the wide angle lens will require a longer shutter speed to create the same effect as a telephoto. Experiment a bit with both to create different effects.

Add panning to your action repertoire for a different take on motion in your photos!

Exposure: 1/60, f/16, ISO 100. EOS-1D Mark IV, EF 100-400mm f/4-5.6L IS at 210mm.

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Showing Speed: Using Panning When Shooting Action

Showing Speed: Using Panning When Shooting Action

What makes a GoPro go? That’s the sort of question that the curious folks over at iFixit.com love to answer. To find out, they’ve torn apart the Wi-Fi-enabled, 4K-capable GoPro Hero3 Black Edition to reveal its inner workings and release its secrets. In the course of their tear-down they found that the Hero3 Black is impressively repairable, thanks to its minimal use of adhesives to hold everything together. For all the gory details, images and a link to the full tear-down, click through to our article on connect.dpreview.com.

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