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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Is Film Photography a Thing of the Past?

With the age of digital imaging, is film photography a thing of the past? Is using a film camera quickly becoming outdated or old school? Hardly! Here are some tips that can help you get the best of both worlds, film and digital, without the need to purchase an expensive Digital SLR camera.

Personally I'm still hooked on an SLR camera and all the cool filters you can use to make your photos picture perfect. I love using professional Vericolor III film to capture the shot. Not only am I used to using film I think it's magical qualities are helping me to stay emotionally attached.

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Here's a perfect tip. I use a film camera and have the spool developed to a disk. It's genius! You can use an inexpensive but great SLR and have the film developed to digital so that you can manipulate the images into perfect masterpieces. You still have the cost of film but then again you have the proof prints to examine, share or sell.

Is Film Photography a Thing of the Past?

Remember to save your digital prints to several folders. 1. Keep a copy of the original size images which preserves the clarity or pixels. Then copy an exact file or duplicate file (2) of the photos. File 2 is for the images you wish to change in digital imaging. Next, save a 3rd file so you can re-size the finished photos to send for emails or for use in graphics. Finally make a copy of all files for a disk and a backup of the photos. Do this with every client or batch of photos. Save individual folders and back ups otherwise what will happen is some day your computer will crash. Of course we hope that won't happen but it does you will lose precious images. HAVE A BACKUP OF A BACKUP in most cases. It never hurts to upload to a server like Photobucket or Ripway in addition to all the other backups.

With this in mind you can now use an affordable Single Reflex Camera (SLR) and create masterful digital images.

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Great Gift Ideas For Photographers

Here are a thirty gift ideas for photographers. The suggested price range is also listed. Happy shopping!

1. Portable Reflectors. A photographer can't have too many light modifiers. Reflectors come in so many sizes and configurations. Snoop around to see what they have and choose a model they don't have. Many of these fold up into tiny cases. Or think of buying a reflector holder for one they already own. (-0)

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2. Chips and more chips. Not the potato kind - the memory card kind. Find out what format their cameras take - Compact Flash, Smart Media, whatever, and buy a couple more. They are very inexpensive to buy in large capacities. Pop out one from their camera or chip carrier and note the maker and model, and try to buy the same or larger memory capacity. (-0)

Great Gift Ideas For Photographers

3. Portable Hard Drive / Image Tank. These battery-operated devices are pocket-sized and will copy the pictures from a camera chip and save a duplicate on the hard drive. Some of them also have a nice preview screen and TV output so you can enjoy the photos as a slide show. They act as a hard drive when plugged into a laptop. They are perfect for on-location shots or long vacations where you don't have your computer with you. (0-0)

4. Another Lens! If your photographer has a Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera, then pick their brain about lenses they have and want. This is one area where photographers are very picky, so may want to go as far as having them describe the specific make and model. If you want to go "all out", get them to tell you about their dream lens - it's the one that they really want, (but probably don't need), and won't buy for themselves. (0-00)

5. Filters for lenses. There are a variety of filters or modifiers that can be put on lenses. You'll want to know what size lens (measured in millimeters), and what they have or want. A couple ideas are: a circular polarizer (which reduces glare and deepens sky colors), close-up lenses (to magnify and get close to small stuff), and neutral-density filters (which reduce light in some or all of the image). (-0)

6. Monopod and swivel. A monopod is like a walking stick with a thread on the top. It's a great stand-in for a tripod when you can't use it. Better even, get a swivel head for the top of the monopod and your photographer can rotate the camera from horizontal to vertical and still get the benefits of the stability of a monopod. (Monopod: -0; Swivel: -0)

7. Inexpensive waterproof point and shoot digital camera. Regardless of their main brand, having a small pocket-sized waterproof digital camera is great for everyday use, scouting locations, and the spontaneous shoot opportunities. These cameras have great resolution and make nice images; some even shoot video. Waterproof means you can swim with it, shoot in the rain, and leave it in your sweaty pants pocket all day. (0-0)

8. Subscription to online photography forum or training. There are some great pay sites on the net. DIgital Wedding Forum is tailored to new professionals as well as seasoned wedding and portrait photographers. Web Photo School is great for learning the fundamentals of photography and editing. Find one that matches their interests and they will have hours of online learning and enjoyment. (0-0/yr)

9. Subscription to photography magazine. There are many good magazines out there. You may want to consider going to a good book store and picking up one copy of several different magazines with a note attached that you'll buy a subscription to their favorite one. That way they get to check out many publications and you'll be sure that they will really enjoy the subscription. (-)

10. Destination Vacation. OK, this one may cost you some time and money, but as long as you're patient and let your photographer stop and shoot the flowers, you'll both have a great time and they will really appreciate the opportunity to travel and shoot. ($cheap-$not cheap)

11. Photo Sharing Gift Certificate. If they already use a favorite online site or local lab, get them a gift card or certificate. Otherwise, check out the best stores and sites and choose one to load up a starter account or gift card. ($you pick)

12. Make a product from their work. My wife once made me a calendar from some of my images and I loved it. Think about how you could highlight their work. Check out some of my other articles on creative ways to display or use photographs. (-0)

13. Hook them up with a mentor. Find out who they admire in the photographic world, and arrange for them to meet them. Or, try to get a book or video of theirs signed or personalized. Best case, see of their mentor would bring them in for training or some coaching session. ($large range)

14. Gift certificate to a framing shop. You can never have too many framed prints. (-0)

15. Gift card to major photo store. Whether it's your local store or one of the large ones like Adorama or Beach Camera, your photographer will find some great stuff to buy. (-0)

16. Gaffer's Tape. Black tape that won't leave a residue like duct tape. It's pricey but it's great stuff. (/roll)

17. Camera case or backpack. As they get more stuff, they will need more or larger camera bags. Or roller cases or bags for lights and other stuff. (-100)

18. Flash bracket for camera. These are also a bit personal to fit their needs, but if they shoot with external flash, a bracket may be great for their needs. If they don't have an external flash, that may also be a good idea. Make sure you get their camera specifics for the flash and bracket. (Bracket: 0-300; Flash: 0-0)

19. High-end printer. There are some truly amazing printers for amateurs and professionals. Some will print on large size paper and create output rivaling the large labs. Variations on this theme are paper samplers, note card stock, and combination printer-scanners. (Printer: 0-00)

20. Slide Show software. Who doesn't want to watch slick slide presentations with music? Does your photographer make or sell slide shows yet? ProShow Gold is a great start, and Proshow Producer is even better. (-0)

21. Color Calibration. Every monitor is different. It is essential to be able to see true colors on your monitors. These devices will calibrate screens and sometimes even printers and other devices to known settings so the color seen on the screen is accurate. (0-0)

22. Photographer's Vest. Yes, very nerdy, but also very functional. (-0)

23. Camera clothing. Weather protective covers for cameras will help in a drizzle or other inclement weather. Waterproof housings allow the camera to be used underwater. Blimps will reduce the shutter sound to allow use in very quiet situations. These are custom fit to camera and sometimes lenses so be careful to choose the right products. (-0)

24. Find them a gig. Use your network and influence to get them a photographic opportunity that they would love to do. This is better for starter photographers - professionals may have different ideas. For more ideas, check out my article on 10 Great Ways to Grow as a Professional Photographer.

25. A New Body. Camera body that is. If they have an SLR, consider buying a duplicate body or one model up, if they take the same lenses. Having the flexibility of a backup camera or two lenses available immediately will make your photographer smile. (00-00).

26. Photography Books. There are great "how-to" books about every type of photography. Or consider getting them books on business or technology such as Photoshop or web design. Or pick up some coffee-table books with great photography that they can use for inspiration. (-)

27. Blank DVDs. Many photographers back up work on DVDs, and use them for slide shows. They'll appreciate having extras. Don't forget jewel cases if they use them. (-)

28. DVD/CD label printer. These are pretty specialized devices. They will allow the user to print any image on a special DVD or CD. If they present DVDs to anyone, this may be a great item for them. Note that some newer printers will also print directly on these same DVD or CDs. (0-0).

29. Proof Books or albums. If they print lots of proofs, don't hide them away in a box. Get them several albums so they can display them and use them to show others. There are some neat "self-stick" albums that let you press the print on an adhesive background and create a very professional album. (-0)

30. More Power! This can be lithium AA batteries for those flashes and point and shoots, extra batteries for their camera model, portable batteries to run their lighting, and extension cords and power strips for all of their electronic toys. You can never have too many cords! (-0)

How do you pick the right gift? You can print this and leave it out where your photographer will see it and get the hint and maybe circle a few things. You can ask them to build a "wish list" on one of the popular online merchants such as Amazon. Or, you can have one of their associates pick their brain on your behalf and report back.

To save some money, check out sites like eBay, Craigslist and other areas where people may be selling items. Also check out local camera stores for consigned or used equipment.

In any case, enjoy choosing and presenting one of these gifts to your photographer. They will appreciate the time and effort you spent!

Great Gift Ideas For Photographers

John Huegel is a photographer in the Erie, Pennsylvania area who specializes in Seniors, Dance Studio, Families and other groups. He is active in many charitable and volunteer activities in the Erie area. His work can be seen at http://jhphotomusic.com

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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

12 Creative Photography Ideas

Here are 12 ideas to get your creative juices flowing and increase your skills and value as a photographer.

TIP 1 - Time Lapse photos. I showed my niece how to do this with clay figures and stitch the resulting frames together into a video file, and she was busy for days. If you control the exposure consistently to keep the images consistent with one another, you can do some really fun stop-motion animation. Or, you can set up your camera to capture other slow motion effects such as flowers opening and seedlings growing.

TIP 2 - Night Lights. Things look very different at night. Shooting city scenes with available light creates some interesting images. And shooting outdoor images under moonlight or with "light painting", where you open up the camera shutter for an extended exposure, and "paint" your targets with colored or plain light, can create some truly bizarre images.

12 Creative Photography Ideas

TIP 3 - Astrophotography. Hook that SLR up to a telescope, and you are ready to peer into the depths of space and time. You'll need some adapters, and ability to compensate for the earth's rotation for really long shots. Start with the moon and move on from there.

TIP 4 - Macro photography. From flowers to coins to stamps, you can polish your skills at close-up photography and capture some really detailed images. Often a macro lens or close-up attachment will help. See my tips on Flower Photography to get more information.

TIP 5 - Micro photography. If you can interface that camera with a microscope, you can get some really crazy images. Or, stack up a bunch of close-up magnification and try your hand at turning salt crystals into surreal imagery.

TIP 6 - Insurance Photos. OK, maybe a bit boring, but you and your friends and relatives will thank you. Take a couple hours and touch and photograph everything of value, with a full shot or two if each item of value, accompanied by a shot of the identifying marks - manufacturer model or serial number. Then burn a CD or DVD and store it off site. If you have a fire or other loss, this could save the owner thousands of dollars.

TIP 7 - Family Recipe book. Anytime those family favorites are prepared, copy down the recipe and take some photos of the food. You can produce a printed or electronic cookbook of family favorites that everyone will love.

TIP 8 - Stock Photography. This is a very busy market niche, but the cost of entry is low. Specialize in things you love, and you may be able to generate some income from your stock images. Search for stock photography sites, and make sure you understand your rights before you post images.

TIP 9 - Special Effects. Maybe you want to specialize in high-speed images of athletes, or surrealistic collages. Try your hand at using your editing skills to put someone in a soda bottle or floating on a candy lifesaver. Often more artistic than photographic, it will test your composition, lighting and editing skills to come up with believable artificial realities.

TIP 10 - Still Life. Ahh, the bowl of fruit. Sometimes a simple object or collection, properly lit, shot and edited, is a thing of beauty. It's a great way to study light. Start with an egg on a light background, a lamp and a window and see how you can learn about lighting and composition.

TIP 11 - Computer Control. Many cameras have a USB interface and remote control software. You can actually control the camera from the computer. See if you can get it to work to your liking, and maybe even program some time lapse or exposure bracketing experiments.

TIP 12 - Be Like Andy. Take some images of everyday items and try to create those neat colored backgrounds like Andy Warhol used to make. Create a 4-up print of the same image and change the colors of each quadrant to make an interesting square print.

Have fun with these ideas, and let me know when you become famous!

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John Huegel is a photographer in the Erie, Pennsylvania area who specializes in Seniors, Dance Studio, Families and other groups. He is active in many charitable and volunteer activities in the Erie area. His work can be seen at http://jhphotomusic.com

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Saturday, January 26, 2013

Start Your Own Photography Business from Home

Anyone with the right camera equipment, and the necessary skills can set up a home business, marketing photography. You need only to convert a room of your house into an office, and then you can work immediately.

With modern technology in the form of SLR digital cameras, you do not even need the room for a dark room. You need only to have a personal computer and a photo-editing program. The standard is Adobe Photoshop.

It is not necessary to clutter yourself with equipment you do not need. You can hire equipment on and when you need it basis. You have the freedom to work part time for a while until you can devote yourself full time to photography. All you need to be is a serious photographer. There are two types of photographers that makes their living from photography, the serious photographer and the very serious photographer. You can always bookmark this link and then you can quickly access just about all you'll ever need from here.

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Whilst the technical skills needed to make a successful photographer have never been easier, other aspects have changed the business. The market for photographs of virtually every type has widened, the world seems to have an insatiable appetite for photographs. However the price has fallen as the marketing net has broadened. Photographers are needed in many more fields. For instance many people use car web sites, they simply did not exist ten years ago, and they sell their products as a result of photography. Cameras used by scuba diver's are now an excellent quality, and whilst they are initially expensive, they have forged a new market. People celebrate special occasions more with photography, than they did years ago. The travel and advertising markets have a greater need for landscape, travel and nature shots.

It is now easier than ever to turn your dream into reality and create a worthwhile business out of an engrossing hobby. However in today's modern world there is more to it than simply pointing a camera, and shooting a picture. You need to be aware of marketing techniques, and here marketing simply means transferring ownership of a product, in this case an image from a buyer to seller. You also need to be aware of any local gaps in the market in your local area. You should also try to be on top of your competitor's prices, to undercut an existing photographer is one choice, but to neglect to value your skills and not charge enough to cover your overheads is another matter entirely. Remember this, its an important point.

Use your skills to the best advantage of the business and define what you want from it. Writing a business plan helps to keep you focused on the areas you specifically want to exploit. A business plan helps you to define your goals and strategies, it will be changed and updated, but it will help you, to keep things in perspective. You can then refer back to it when things become confusing or complicated. Everyone's business plan will be different, as every objective will be different, but there are certain common factors that make up a good business plan which will help your business grow. It allows you to develop a professional attitude to your business, which not only helps you to increase your earnings, but also help you to finance your business.

For the photographer it should include, your business name, or your own, with full details of the proposed location of the business, a copy of your logo, as well as details of your copyright notices. What is the form of your proposed business (sole ownership, partnership, Limited Liability Company or Corporation). This should be followed by a table of contents, which focuses on a logical order. There are resources that will give you further details on such as profitable-photography.com

Included after this should be the type of business you intend to pursue, in a fair amount of detail, and it should contain the services you intend to offer. This section should include any future gaols or avenues you would like to explore, stating your clear objectives. This is so you can check at a later date whether your objectives are on course, or if you have got sidetracked.

If you envisage at any time you may need financial help, then you should include your personal business history.

You should also state a clear and concise marketing plan that should demonstrate how your business will differentiate from the businesses of your competitors. You should be able to establish whom your customers will be, as well as where your market will be, as in wholesale or retail or a combination of both. You should also be able to determine how long this type of market will be available to yourself.

The next section should clearly define your opposition, as well as their strengths and weaknesses. This should include the ways you may be able to exploit any gaps in the market in the specific area where you live. A section should follow this on how you intend to market and promote your individual services.

A financial segment should be included as to how you intend to manage the day-to-day bills of the business. How you intend to price your services, and what factors influence this pricing structure, which includes a section on your competitor's financial structures. This means a fair amount of detective work as well as homework. Get your friends to ask from quotes from the local competition. Or try an even more direct approach, tell your competitor's that you intend to start a new business, and that you do not want to undercut them, as this reduces the cake for everyone. They may well offer to help you construct a pricing structure that ensures everyone's livelihood. It is in their interests to help. Not everyone will be cooperative, but it may mean you can get a truer picture of the market factors that govern your area.

Make a list of all the equipment you will need in your first year, as well as how and where you intend to purchase. Note any difficulties that may arise in obtaining your supplies. Note whether the prices of your supplies have a seasonal fluctuation, that may help you influence you when to buy. You should make a note of any local licenses that will be necessary, as well as any zoning restrictions, that may restrict the growth of your business. Your neighbours may not be thrilled at a procession of customer's to your door, check whether they can restrict your services. Make a study of all your business insurance requirements.

The final segment should be devoted to how you intend to finance the growth of your business, as well as isolating what your financial needs will be. This should include a projection on your future earnings, as well as an accurate assessment of your outgoings'. This should be assessed on a monthly basis for the first year, and on an annual basis for the following three years. An important aspect of the financial statement is an assessment of the break-even point of your business, in other words the minimum you will have to take to pay your expenses.

The purpose of this documentation is to allow you to enunciate what the core elements of your business will be, in doing this it should help you to be able to quickly evaluate the success of your business objectives. If you are not clear on your objectives then you cannot possibly make a plan to bring about the success of those objectives.

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Supplied courtesy of Roy Barker. Supplied courtesy of Roy Barker. Roy has supplied 30 tips for a successful photography business here . Of course, if you just want the focused nitty gritty but you want to ensure that your new photography business is going to be profitable first time round, then you should read Roy's guide - starting a profitable photography business. If you're just simply researching photography tips and forums try http://www.photography-business-tips.com .

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Jobs For 14-Year-Olds - Jobs For Teens You Can Choose From

Do you have a 14-year-old at home?

Are they driving you crazy because they keep asking you for money and seem to just sit around and talk on the phone? Do you wish there were more jobs for kids out there? Especially for YOUR 14-year old?!

At a young age, kids are expected to be in school to study and build a solid foundation for their education. We are told that education prepares children for adulthood by giving them structure, deadlines, rules and socialization with their peers.

Jobs For 14-Year-Olds - Jobs For Teens You Can Choose From

However, at age 14, you can already start exploring your horizons and study, plus do other things. Yet, instead of devoting your time to just playing, why not try to find the best teen jobs you can this summer?

Yes, you've heard it right. You can find part time jobs for kids. By this, you do not only spend your free time wisely, but you earn money too. In fact, taking good jobs for young teens helps teach them several lessons in life that they will never learn within the confines of the classroom.

However, if you do not yet have any idea about jobs for kids under 15, here is a list to help you and give you ideas:

1. Babysitting. This is one of the most common jobs for this age group. I babysat when I was 14-years-old. You do not need so much technical knowledge on this. If you have younger brothers or sisters, you might already know how to babysit. You can ask your relatives if they have some kids for you to tend. If not, you may ask your friends. Make sure you know who you are working with.

Several opportunities exist for babysitting certification - giving your son or daughter credible learning experience - and a reference for their completion of the class. Local schools are the best reference for where to find these classes.

2. Movie theater ticket taker. You can also ask movie theaters near you if they need people who will collect the tickets for the movie. This is so simple. You just have to get one ticket for every person who comes in. No sweat!

3. Voice over in radio stations. There are some radio stations that are producing radio dramas or comedy. Sometimes their people can't copy the exact voice of a young teen or somewhere near that age for their character. Ask if such job could possibly be given to you.

4. Assistant Cashier. If you have a business owned by your parents, a good job for a teen is to be an assistant to the head cashier. Just help the head casher count the money needed for change or the cash collected for the entire day. You just have to do simple math to work best at this. Most modern cash registers are easily error proof when it comes to being accurate in your money count.

5. Paper boy still rates high on the list of perspective jobs for teens who don't drive yet. Your local paper will be able to identify an open route for you that might be close to or in your neighborhood.

6. Does your local grocery store need people to bag groceries? These jobs are coveted by most, so if you go in person, make sure you take a resume and have 2-3 jobs listed on it that look like you can take on responsibility - Even walking the dog next door counts if you were paid and showed up regularly and can get your neighbor to give you a reference.

7. Build a lemonade stand and sell lemonade. Or baked goods-Cookies are GREAT (no kidding-Tony Tiger GGRRREEEAAAAEATTTTT!).

8. Be in business for yourself and walk dogs - 3 dogs a day, 5 times a week will net you about .00 a week if you do it right and the only real expense you'll have are doggie bags. Or bathe dogs, or pick up after dogs in back yards.

9. Find something people don't like to do and offer your services.

10. Wash cars - set up a car wash in your own car porch area. If you live in multiple housing check with the landlord to make sure it is OK first!

11. Get a rolling ice cooler and a bell and sell ice cream. Check with the city to make sure you can do this and aren't violating any rules first! Your parents may need to get you a business license first.

12. Check with your local city office to see if you can get a curb painting kit and paint numbers on curbs for houses. In our city you can pick up a kit from the city for 0.00, complete with everything and use it over and over again. Make sure there is an adult to help you get started with this one!

13. Have you been helping around the house with lawn mowing and yard clean-up - raking leaves? If so then make yourself a colorful poster, get copies, with your name and phone and hand it out to your friends and neighbors.

These 13 are only some of the best teen jobs ideas you can choose from. Just keep in mind that you are doing this not to earn a living, but just to get extra cash. Try to also put in mind that these are only part time jobs for 14-year-olds. In other words, no one expects these to become your lifelong career.

As a teenager, you might be thrilled with the fact that you are earning money! However, these summer jobs for young teens, as the term suggests, are only good for summer. When summer is over, then school takes priority in your life again. trust your parents when they tell you that you'll have lots of time to earn a living!

Aside from these 13 best teen jobs, there are other part time jobs for young teens that might fit you best. However, in the end, remember that you are still young, and you must not overwork. Just enjoy the experience and make the most of it.

Now, instead of throwing your 14-year-old out the door out of sheer frustration, help them get moving with these part time job ideas for teens!

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