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About Akshay Singh Jamwal
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Expertise
I can answer questions questions relating to SLRs (35mm or DSLRs) and general photographic technique. I have a good knowledge and understanding of the principles involved in photography (film or digital) and photographic lighting. Questions about studio lighting, studio flashes, and flashguns are also welcome. Questions about theory (e.g. colour theory, the rules and guidelines behind composition etc.) are welcome as well. Digital photography also involves some amount of post-processing using an image editing application such as Adobe Photoshop; a program that I am proficient with. I cannot answer typical generic questions, viz. "Which is the best camera?," as the short and sweet answer to questions such as those is "There is no such thing." Furthermore, there is a lot of literature available on the web pertaining to those sorts of questions. Please be as specific as you can with your questions.

Experience
I'm a professional commercial photographer and have been passionately taking photographs since I was 13 years old. In totality, I've been involved in photography in one way or another for over a decade. I've used equipment from various manufacturers, including but not limited to Minolta/Konica Minolta, Nikon, Canon, and Mamiya.

Education/Credentials
High school degree.

   

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SubjectDate AskedExpert

One pic two transparent images7/22/2008Steve Pearson
  Q: Do you know of a free software that I can download online to create a pictures of me with another ...
  A: Sorry, I don't know of any free downloadable software to suit your requirements. That doesn't mean ...
One pic two transparent images7/22/2008Eric C. M. Basir
  Q: Do you know of a free software that I can download online to create a pictures of me with another ...
  A: Sorry for the late response. There is no quick fix program to do this. However, with some skill and ...
Camera Options7/21/2008Malcolm Dickinson
  Q: There's a project in my head that I need to try and create. I'm not even sure if it's called an art ...
  A: Either 35mm or medium format will work. Base your decision on what equipment you already have, or ...
Old Film7/21/2008Barrie Tumbridge
  Q: Recently my father past away,while going though his stuff I came across some unprocessed 35mm film ...
  A: You don't say if the film is colour or black and white but the problem is similar. If it is black ...
studio lighting7/17/2008Martin Seymour
  Q: How to avoid glare and reflections when shooting art reproduction behind glass. It is a large ...
  A: Questioner: jan Category: Photography Private: No Subject: studio lightingHow to avoid glare ...
processing film7/17/2008David Barry
  Q: i want to learn how to view film before taking it to get developed, without loosing the pictures. i ...
  A: Yes you still have to be in a darkroom. That is so you - hopefully - don't lose the pictures. You ...
hand coloring7/16/2008Akshay Singh Jamwal
  Q: ive been trying to get back into hand coloring my b&w prints years ago i used light sensitive matte ...
  A: What kind of paper have you been using? I've don't hand-colour too often, but I've never had the ...
Lenses7/16/2008Akshay Singh Jamwal
  Q: I am getting into high end nude photography and am buying a nikon d300 but am at loss for a general ...
  A: That sounds like a good combination, the 50mm/1.8 or 1.4 will be qualitatively comparable to the ...
Lens adapters7/16/2008Steve Pearson
  Q: I have a Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic, using screw base lenses. Is there an adapter that will allow me ...
  A: I own 2 Spotmatics with the threaded lens fitting, and from memory (and I haven't used these for ...
selling photography for single use7/16/2008Mark Gluckman
  Q: I am a student from the UK. i am currently in Hong Kong for pleasure until late august. i have ...
  A: The biggest question is how big is the magazine and what is the use? A national large magazine for ...
Lenses7/15/2008Lawrence Marshall
  Q: best lens, telephoto? nikkor? and size? for nikon d300 for high end nude photography indoor studio
  A: I've mainly used Nikkor for indoor studio work. You might use a lens testing chart when considering ...
Lenses7/15/2008Akshay Singh Jamwal
  Q: I am getting into high end nude photography and am buying a nikon d300 but am at loss for a general ...
  A: There are two Nikkors that are excellent all-purpose lenses. One is the 18-135mm/3.5-5.6, the other ...
Digital Portfolio7/15/2008Eric C. M. Basir
  Q: I have a lot of photos of mine that I would like to put into a printable portfolio for which I have ...
  A: No, you make a new document for each page of your portfolio. Lay it out the way you want: 1, 2, 3 or ...
processing film7/15/2008David Barry
  Q: i want to learn how to view film before taking it to get developed, without loosing the pictures. i ...
  A: Wow almost 4 years. In principle, that is well and truly long enough, but still, they may not be ...
Digital Portfolio7/15/2008Eric C. M. Basir
  Q: I have a lot of photos of mine that I would like to put into a printable portfolio for which I have ...
  A: Good. No need to use Word. Let's use Adobe Photoshop: 1. Open your picture and make sure the size ...
processing film7/15/2008Martin Seymour
  Q: i want to learn how to view film before taking it to get developed, without loosing the pictures. i ...
  A: Questioner: javier Category: Photography Private: No Subject: Processing filmi want to learn ...
processing film7/15/2008Elia
  Q: i want to learn how to view film before taking it to get developed, without loosing the pictures. i ...
  A: One doesn't develop the pictures. The fils is getting developed in order for pictures appear on it. ...
glass negatives7/15/2008David Barry
  Q: I have my great grandfathers glass negatives and would like to have them developed. Is there anyone ...
  A: Lynn, Perhaps you don't understand the meaning of 'developed' ; if you have the negatives, that is ...
processing film7/14/2008David Barry
  Q: i want to learn how to view film before taking it to get developed, without loosing the pictures. i ...
  A: Sorry to disappoint you, but that is ALMOST NOT possible. Did someone tell you it is - maybe a ...
processing film7/14/2008Sara Bella
  Q: i want to learn how to view film before taking it to get developed, without loosing the pictures. i ...
  A: It is not possible to view film before it is processed. Film emulsion is light sensitive and unless ...
processing film7/14/2008Martin Seymour
  Q: i want to learn how to view film before taking it to get developed, without loosing the pictures. i ...
  A: Subject:i want to learn how to view film before taking it to get developed, without loosing the ...
Focusing techniques7/11/2008Akshay Singh Jamwal
  Q: I own a Canon EOS 40D with EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens and the Canon 580EXII Speedlite. My question ...
  A: What you're looking to learn about is what's called depth of field. I've answered a similar question ...
Poor quality pictures7/8/2008Tim Hrabia
  Q: I have a Canon S2 IS. I just can't get good sharp pictures with it. I have experimented with ...
  A: Good morning again. I would suggest you find a high quality photo lab in your area and take samples ...
LCD/Monitors7/7/2008Steve Meltzer
  Q: We have only 2 questions .We atek photos with Nikon d2x and Nikon D80's nature and studio photo's.We ...
  A: Yes a spider is a good idea but also you need to make sure that the printer software isn't ...
questions7/6/2008Martin Seymour
  Q: 1-whats your opinion about SONY 8M camera is the may be good for proffessional usage for recrording ...
  A: " SONY VIDEO8 HANDYCAM CCD-TRV3OE Ok but you still need to find out what you future market ...
Cameras7/6/2008Kent Staubus
  Q: Sorry for yet another followup. You said with your research my camera is better for family outtings, ...
  A: The camera was designed for taking photos of people is what I was getting at. I don't consider ...
questions7/4/2008Martin Seymour
  Q: 1-whats your opinion about SONY 8M camera is the may be good for proffessional usage for recrording ...
  A: As my profile states i do not recommend specific equipment. I have done a www search but could not ...
Cameras7/4/2008Kent Staubus
  Q: I use a Cannon Power Shot Pro 1, and wasn't sure if I would be able to take photos of butterflies in ...
  A: It took me a little while to do some research. Here's my thoughts. The Canon Pro 1 is a good ...
Cameras7/4/2008Kent Staubus
  Q: I use a Cannon Power Shot Pro 1, and wasn't sure if I would be able to take photos of butterflies in ...
  A: 1. A point & shoot is a camera that is small and doesn't take interchangeable lenses. The ...
Cameras7/3/2008Kent Staubus
  Q: I use a Cannon Power Shot Pro 1, and wasn't sure if I would be able to take photos of butterflies in ...
  A: It's difficult to catch butterflies in motion, and I think it would be difficult to do with a point ...
WB set7/3/2008Akshay Singh Jamwal
  Q: Akshay I have a Canon S5is and I like to know how set WB for shot jewlery. I use fluorescent light ...
  A: I've never used an S5 IS and I rarely use point and shoots, so please check your camera manual for ...
retina IIa6/22/2008David Silver
  Q: Mr. Silver, I have a Retina IIa camera that I obtained in Belgrade, Serbia. While looking for ...
  A: The Retina IIa is a classic compact 35mm coupled rangefinder camera, with short collapsible bellows, ...
photographing glass6/19/2008Akshay Singh Jamwal
  Q: I am trying to photograph crystal clear stemware. I'm using 2 side lights with a black background ...
  A: The black poster board should work well. Hope you've been experimenting with it. I use a couple of ...
photographing glass6/19/2008Akshay Singh Jamwal
  Q: I am trying to photograph crystal clear stemware. I'm using 2 side lights with a black background ...
  A: Sounds like you have a problem with light spilling onto your background. Black backgrounds can be a ...
glass photography6/18/2008Steve Meltzer
  Q: I am having difficulty photographing crystal clear stemware. I'm using side lighting (both sides) ...
  A: Richard Your lighting is wrong. If the glass is carved or shaped use one light under the glate ...
Getting Started.6/18/2008Kent Staubus
  Q: I am 17 years old and in high school and I am taking an interest in Sports Photography. And I am ...
  A: It is virtually impossible to do photo pro baseball games and sell the photos. For starters, most ...
glass photography6/18/2008Barry Benjamin
  Q: I am trying to shoot clear glass stemware. I have two flash units. one on either side with, a black ...
  A: More than likely this will take some experimentation, but I would guess that you need to diffuse the ...
digital closeups6/15/2008Larry Maupin
  Q: Larry - Having been in the jewelry industry for many years, I've had to take photos on a pretty ...
  A: Sandy - Thanks for the question. Close-up or macro photography has its own challenges, as you are ...
public6/14/2008Barry Benjamin
  Q: I have googled my brains out trying to find out if taking photos of someone on a public street with ...
  A: First of all I would go to the Professional Photographers of America web site and look at their ...
public6/14/2008Steve Meltzer
  Q: I have googled my brains out trying to find out if taking photos of someone on a public street with ...
  A: Jackson Here's the deal. You can do anything you want with a photo of anyone. But it is like ...

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Barry BenjaminLarry MaupinBarrie Tumbridge
John and ChrisJoe AppelAkshay Singh Jamwal
Malcolm DickinsonMartin SeymourBill McCord
Tim HrabiaLawrence MarshallElia
Steve PearsonKent StaubusJohn Wilson
Steve MeltzerMikael BarnardDave Nyce
Sara BellaDavid BarryDavid Silver
Mark GluckmanEric C. M. Basir 

     
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