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How do I set up a home portrait studio area in zero space?
I live in a small urban apartment with my wife, two children, two cats, a goat, and a flock of chickens. Or, at least it feels like that sometimes.
I'd like to set up an area for basic portrait photography, for my family and friends who are willing…
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How can I reduce the noise present when taking pictures without lowering my ISO?
I know that high ISOs tend to produce more noise, and some cameras' software can handle that noise better than others, but are there any other settings or conditions tha affect visible noise?
I'm using a micro-four-thirds camera (E-PL1) if it…
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Which TIFF image compression is better, LZW or ZIP?
Which image compression is better, LZW or ZIP? I am using Lightroom to export images.
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How can aperture be f/11 on a lens with an aperture range designation of 3.5-5.6?
I made a series of outdoor shots with Nikon D5000, with the 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G VR kit lens.
On some shots, I see in the EXIF info f/11, and in another shot, f/9.
How can that be, that the f-number is greater than 5.6, when that's listed as the…
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(Why) do lenses increase in value over time?
Neocameras lens buying guide claims:
Lenses most often increase in value over time until a significant change in technology.
Is this accurate? Why would value increase?
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How do I use gels to make my flash match the color of the ambient light?
When using fill flash to supplement ambient light, how do you determine the flash color that will match the ambient light?
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Why should my last post-processing step be sharpening?
I've seen a number of people recommend that you apply sharpening as the last step in post-processing, and some seem to imply you should always do that.
Why? I tend to discard pictures that either are not tack sharp at the focus point, or at least…
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My grandfather gave me a box full of negatives. Does it implicitly give the copyright to the pictures?
My grandfather, who lives in Cuba, gave me a box full of family picture negatives that he shot in Cuba from around 1940's to 1970's. Some of these pictures are very interesting and I think could sell them. I live in the United States.
He is fine…
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How are virtual tour photos taken?
I am currently working to design a flash virtual tour, but I know little about how the photographs are taken.
Ideally I'd like to be able to take a set of 6 shots from a single focal point, and be able to align them seamlessly into a cube form. The…
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What are the first few steps a beginner should take in post processing?
I'm starting to learn more about post processing my images, and I'm just wondering what are the first few steps I should take into post processing that would have the biggest effect on the photos I shoot? What are a few simple tips I can try in…
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How to reposition subject in the same place and pose in a series of images over time
I am going on a lengthy road trip this summer, and I wanted to have some fun with the pictures I take.
I thought it would be cool to take pictures of my girlfriend in various locations, but have her in the exact same pose, and positioned exactly the…
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How do you determine how much to ask for when someone wants you to photograph a wedding?
I've been asked to shoot a wedding for money, which would be the first time that I've had such an opportunity. I've taken pictures at three prior weddings, two as the main photographer, but not while getting paid. (For the two where I was the…
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Why don't event photographers release non-touched up images?
I'm currently looking for an event photographer for my upcoming wedding. It seems that most photographers do not want to release any images that they haven't touched up or edited. On the other hand, this seems to be standard practice for…
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What is a focusing rail?
In What are the best practices for DOF stacking? I noticed a mention of a "focusing rail". I've never heard of such device. What is it, and in what circumstances is it useful?
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When should I upgrade my camera body?
As the question says, when should I upgrade my camera body? In particular, if I have a low- to mid-range body (A DSLR such as a Nikon D3200 or Nikon D5100, or Canon SL1 or T5, or a mirrorless camera such as a Panasonic GH3 or an Olympus E-PL6). How…
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