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Dec28
App Review: Photoshop Touch for Android

Joanne Carter takes a look at Adobe Photoshop Touch for Android tablet computers. Boasting support for layers, and familiar Photoshop effects and filters, Photoshop Touch might just be the editing tool that Android tablet users have been waiting for looking for. Does it live up to the promise?

ARTICLE Comments 32 Published: Dec 28, 2011 at 20:46:22
Dec23
Introduction to Documentary-Style People Photography

Documentary and commercial photographer Giora Dan shares his tips for shooting human subjects in a documentary style. He covers three basic techniques - unplanned, spontaneous shooting, planned shots, and 'confrontational' photography.

ARTICLE Comments 66 Published: Dec 23, 2011 at 19:51:33
Dec20
Buyers' Guide: 10 Photographic stocking-fillers
Josie Reavely tracks down 10 quirky, inspiring stocking-fillers that will make perfect last-minute gifts for any photographer. In the last of our pre-Christmas Buyers' Guides, Josie looks at the fun little items you might want to consider for the shutterbug in your life.
ARTICLE Comments 41 Published: Dec 20, 2011 at 23:39:59
Just Posted: Mirrorless camera roundup 2011

We've rounded-up the latest Mirrorless cameras, breaking them down into user groups and highlighting the standout models. Having used all the current crop of cameras extensively, we summarize their main strengths and weaknesses. So, which Mirrorless models should you be considering and just what do you get for your money?

ARTICLE Comments 429 Published: Dec 20, 2011 at 02:01:12
Dec16
Buyers' Guide: 10 Home Studio Lighting Kits
Josie Reavely examines ten of the leading home studio lighting kits on the market. Several manufacturers offer pre-packaged bundles that include everything you need to start shooting, whether your prefer a strobe or continuous light set-up. This six-page Buyer's Guide explores ten options that cover a wide range of needs and budgets.
ARTICLE Comments 90 Published: Dec 16, 2011 at 18:11:48
Dec15
Buyers' Guide: Enthusiast Raw-shooting compact cameras

Just published: Raw-shooting compact camera roundup. The ranks of photographers' compacts have been swelled by the arrival of cameras such as Canon's G12, the Nikon P7100 and Fujifilm X10, so we've spent time with all of the latest offerings and prepared a roundup of where they stand in comparison to the existing models. Are the old favorites still the best? Read-on to find out.

ARTICLE Comments 286 Published: Dec 15, 2011 at 23:21:19
Primer: Mirrorless / Compact System Cameras

Just published: A Mirrorless camera primer. Mirrorless cameras have been on the market for a little over three years but now, with most of the major players now involved, we thought it was a good time to try to make sense of the market. In advance of our end-of-year Mirrorless roundup, we try to explain one of the most interesting developments of recent years.

ARTICLE Comments 176 Published: Dec 15, 2011 at 23:10:15
Dec13
Photographer Profile: Brian Griffin

Jo Plumridge profiles and interviews Brian Griffin - one of England’s most influential and creative portrait photographers. Born in 1948, this article follows his journey from corporate photographer to film maker and back to in-demand portraitist. This interview examines his career, gear, influences and techniques.

INTERVIEW Comments 19 Published: Dec 13, 2011 at 23:35:42
Dec12
Retro photography part 1: 'Lo-fi' photo apps

We've rounded-up the most interesting mobile apps to give you that classic 'lo-fi' film photo feel from your digital images. These apps, both paid and free, can help you view your photography in a new light and, in many cases, allow you to share them with a growing community of photo-bloggers. This is the first article in a series about the increasing popularity of the 'lo-fi' style and how to achieve it through different techniques and processes.

ARTICLE Comments 131 Published: Dec 12, 2011 at 20:06:16
Dec8
Article: Photoshop Beauty Retouching

Photographer and Photoshop professional Jean Miele demonstrates advanced retouching techniques that eliminate wrinkles and blemishes in much less time than you'd expect. In this article he shares tips on creating effective layer masks. He also shows how to use the red channel data from your image to create smooth, natural looking skin tones.

ARTICLE Comments 169 Published: Dec 8, 2011 at 18:46:59
Dec7
First Impressions: Using the Canon PowerShot S100

We've just published our first impressions of the Canon PowerShot S100. Our full review of the S100 is being delayed by concerns that the samples we've used may not be representative of final product. In this article Reviews Editor Barnaby Britton explains the delay, and shares his personal impressions of the camera's handling, operation and image quality.

ARTICLE Comments 187 Published: Dec 7, 2011 at 22:12:03
Dec6
Book review: The Passionate Photographer

Adam Koplan takes a closer look at Steve Simon's 'The Passionate Photographer.' Seasoned photojournalist Simon has deep knowledge of photographic technique and, as a veteran teacher and podcaster, he is adept at explaining its facets. The book is structured as 10 steps toward becoming a more powerful photographer and along the way the author addresses both the art and the craft of creating a gripping photo.

ARTICLE Comments 15 Published: Dec 6, 2011 at 00:35:09
Dec4
Article: Creating and adding textures to your photographs

Photographer and author Ellen Anon explains how to add textures to your images for a more 'painterly' effect. She takes you step-by-step through the process of combining and blending individual image layers in Photoshop. She also provides helpful tips and resources, whether you want to create your textures from scratch or begin with pre-existing material.

ARTICLE Comments 80 Published: Dec 4, 2011 at 20:10:17
Dec2
Buyer's Guide: 10 Essential Color Management Devices
Matt Golowczynski examines ten of the best color management devices on the market. A color-managed workflow is vital if you want to maintain accuracy between camera capture, your computer monitor and your prints. This three-page Buyer's Guide investigates the options from kit-bag accessories to full calibration and profiling suites.
ARTICLE Comments 57 Published: Dec 2, 2011 at 23:44:30
Dec1
Roundup: Portfolio Apps For iOS

Joanne Carter of theappwhisperer.com examines eight leading portfolio apps currently available for Apple's iOS. Smartphones and tablets can be useful for photographers in all sort of ways, but its easy to overlook one of the things that they're best at: showing off your images. So which app should you use to show your best shots in their best light?

ARTICLE Comments 29 Published: Dec 1, 2011 at 00:55:44
Nov28
Article: Understanding magnification in macro photography

Nature photographer Erez Marom explains the role that magnification plays in successful macro photography. In this latest installment of his instructional series, he examines the relationship between a subject's actual size and the size at which it is projected onto the imaging sensor. He also details an accurate method for determining the magnification capabilities of your lens.

ARTICLE Comments 110 Published: Nov 28, 2011 at 23:27:15
Nov25
Roger Cicala looks at lens variation and getting a 'good copy'

Roger Cicala of LensRentals has written an article about why 'soft' lenses occur and how you'll know if you have one. The article summarises his experience and testing of the phenomenon and explains how the pursuit of a 'perfect' lens is a fool's errand.

ARTICLE Comments 231 Published: Nov 25, 2011 at 19:29:39
Nov23
Article: Gearing up for an African safari

Wildlife photographer and tour operator Dallas Dahms explains how to choose the most appropriate photo gear when embarking on an African safari. His article shares camera lens and accessory combinations best suited to particular modes of transport and specific types of photo opportunities. He also supplies a handy tip for safely carrying your gear aboard in-country flights.

ARTICLE Comments 76 Published: Nov 23, 2011 at 18:46:13
Nov21
Book review: The Photographer's Mind

Adam Koplan takes a closer look at Michael Freeman's 'The Photographer's Mind'. In this follow-up to his widely regarded book, 'The Photographer's Eye', documentary photographer Freeman has published a fascinating text that aims to help photographers to be more thoughtful in their picture-making.

ARTICLE Comments 20 Published: Nov 21, 2011 at 22:15:31
Nov19
Buyers' Guide: 10 photography accessories for under $250
Affordable accessories roundup published. Photography can be an expensive hobby, but there are plenty of photographic accessories available that won't break the bank. In this buyers' guide Matt Golowczynski focuses on ten accessories for less than $250 that deserve a place on your holiday season shopping list.
ARTICLE Comments 61 Published: Nov 19, 2011 at 17:00:54
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