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05-18-2009, 03:42 PM
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Everything you ever wanted to know about photography! On DPS! **UPDATED: 9-27-09**
Update: 9-27-09
Added - Workflow/file management Here's a quick reference guide to many questions asked about photography and the answers we have provided here on DPS. ***NOTE:*** These are just a few -- if you have any to add, please let me know and I'll add them to the list. Should I shoot in RAW or JPG? Answer: RAW, always. RAW question RAW or JPEG Should I use the in camera B&W? The short answer: No. If you want to read what others have said - "Best way to do B&W? B/W Question What are good places to buy camera gear? Answer: quite a few are reputable. KEH Camera: Used Cameras, Digital Cameras, Film Cameras, Laptop Computers and More. Digital cameras, all other cameras and everything photographic from Adorama Camera B&H Photo Video | Digital Cameras, Camcorders Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Photography Equipment - CALUMET I just got my DSLR and my friends love my work, am I ready to step up to wedding photography? Answer: Probably not so much - Wedding are complex creatures and you only get ONE chance to get it right, and chances are you won't Wedding Photography Startup Wedding Photography Advice needed I just bought a DSLR and I'm amazingly awesome, how can I start charging for it? Answer: Read Jim's thrice daily columns on the photog biz. Here's a few to ponder. Want to make $$$$! Educate yourself first Building a portfolio How to Shoot sports How to become a professional photographer part 1 Cost of Doing Business On being a photojournalist How to build a website that sells to photo buyers and editors making money with digital cameras What are some free programs that I can use for photography? Answer: GIMP et al. There are many - check these threads Whats your favorite FREE editing tool or program? Your FAVORITE FreeWare Free PhotoShop plugins Good places for webhosting and posting photos? Answer: Flickr, zenfolio, deviantart, jpgmag.com, smugmug Please help me in choosing web hosting Web Hosting & Lightroom's Web Module Website question??? FREE Places to get a website websites??? What photo editing software is there? Which photoshop do I buy? Elements, CS4?? Help!! Editing software! Should I shoot in RAW? The answer: Yes, always. If you don't believe me, read these threads. Help!!! - JPG and RAW file problem How do I shoot in low light? Answer: Very carefully. Party photo advice Tips for Shooting at a concert What is EXIF data? Answer: EXIF data is the information the camera records of all the properties of a photo, ISO, shutter speed, exposure..etc. EXIF data... What do ISO, Aperture and shutter speed do? Answer: ISO = how light sensitive the sensor is, Aperture = how much light is let in to the sensor, shutter speed = how long the shutter is held open. Beginner trying to understand settings on camera. Under-expose vs bump iso Can I photograph people in public? Answer: Yes, you can. But be careful. Photographing people in the public, reactions What is white balance? Answer: White balance is a setting in which the camera finds something that should be white based on the amount of and type of light in a given area. This will give all your colors in the photo a certain tint that you may or may not want. Does white balance affect exposure. What is a vignette? Answer: A vignette is a hazy border around your photo. What is a Vignette? Should I use a UV filter? Answer: You can if you want to, no one is holding a gun to your head. Yet. Lens Filters Where to get printing done? Answer: There are many places, Mpix, adorama...etc... Photo Albums? Should I use autofocus or manual? Answer: Use whatever you like. manual or auto focus, prefer? How can I watermark my killer photos that people will most likely steal from me?! Answer: Watermark it Protecting whats yours Simple Watermarking...Please Help! Placing a "watermark" on multiple photos? How do you/do you tag you're images? [watermarking] Where can I sell my pictures online? A Quick Guide on Where To Sell Photographs Online Photography websites & Photo hosting. Sell photos. | PhotoShelter Royalty Free Photos, Download Stock Photos and Images Stock Photos Royalty Free Downloads Stock Photography: Search Royalty Free Images & Photos 123 Royalty Free - Stock Image and Photo Subscription Stock Photos | Shutterstock: Royalty-Free Subscription Stock Photography & Vector Art what is a Model release, and when do I need one? Model Releases what is a Property release, and when do I need one? Selling pictures of a church Legal or illegal[/QUOTE] What are some good books to read about Photography? Answer: There are quite a few actually. I need a good book to read - any suggestions? How do I organize files/Workflow? Answer: Any way that works best for you. Yea, that answer is curt, but apt. Organizing your digital photo collection Organizing Photos Workflow processes Organizing photos from more than one camera body
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05-18-2009, 03:52 PM
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Eric, this is a GREAT post and should be a sticky! Thanks for taking the time to do this.
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05-18-2009, 03:55 PM
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Impermanence Photography <-- photos/blog/furrythings My JPGMAG Site Nikon D200/grip,14-24 f/2.8, 70-200mm f/2.8 VR, 50mm f/1.8, Tamron 28-75 f/2.8, Sigma 105, SB-900 & SB-600 OK to edit my photos - Just give me credit
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05-18-2009, 03:55 PM
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Wow, Max. Its an impressive collection of the common questions that we see floating in the forum everyday. Thank you for starting a summary thread. It should be a sticky in the General Chit-Chat forum.
One question that comes up very frequently is a comparison and choice between the Canon XS and XSi. If you feel its common enough, add it to the list.
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Mainak Canon EOS 450D, Powershot A590 IS EF-S 18-55 IS, EF-S 55-250 IS, EF 50 f/1.8 Picasa
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05-18-2009, 04:07 PM
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How about: "How can I start up a photography business?" And add Jim's threads.
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Susan H Canon 450D, Canon 18-55mm IS, Canon 50mm f/1.8 II, Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6, Canon 580EXII, Alien Bee 400 My Flickr My website
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05-18-2009, 04:13 PM
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Eric, what a great thing for you to do....
I had a good chuckle with this one: Quote:
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05-18-2009, 04:24 PM
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My friends like my photos of flowers and want me to shoot their wedding, should I do it?
Probably not Advice needed Wedding Photography
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05-18-2009, 04:43 PM
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Excellent thread, I bookmarked it. There are three questions I want answers too and this is very helpful.
It's funny , as a new photography enthusiast I didn't know what to do or how to approach taking pictures in the park yesterday of people playing various sports. This thread will definitely help.
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05-18-2009, 04:46 PM
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All these and a few others should be mandatory reading for any newbie who has purchased a dSLR before they start posting questions that has already been hashed over previous countless times on this site
Yes, if you're thinking about taking pictures for money, you can read any of my posted threads.
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url:www.jimbryantphotography.com http://pa.photoshelter.com/c/jimbryant (3) EOS1D MKII's, (1) EOS1Ds MKII, 14mmf.28, 16-35mmf2.8, 28-70mmf2.8, 70-200mm f2.8, 300mm f2.8 and a 400mmf2.8.
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05-18-2009, 04:53 PM
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Awesome collection of posts to try and reduce the "I have a question that has been asked 120192 times before, but here it is anyway" posts. Very nice. There's probably some more that need to be 'added' to the collection, but this is a great start. Would be good if a mod could 'sticky' it so it doesn't vanish into the never never and we wind up with the questions being asked again anyway.
Oh, and, for the record. THANK YOU so much for including my advice in this collection --- in the low light/concert photography section --- it's good to know that others have found it useful, and I wasn't talking entirely out my amature behind! Haha.
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Peter (Oeter) Bower <<flickr >> Gear: Canon EOS 450D; 18-200mm IS f/3.5-5.6; 50mm f/1.8 II; Canon 430EX II.
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