| Subject | Date Asked |
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| nikon | 5/29/2008 |
Q: im in the process of applying for an arts grant funding towards some photographic gear.Im relatively ...
A: I'll give you some suggestions that will suit your needs, although you still were not very specific. ...
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| flash outside | 5/3/2008 |
Q: im wanting to take my photography to the next level and use exterior flash units. Im wanting to ...
A: Start with your on camera flash and experiment with exposures, off-camera cords, bouncing and ...
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| flash outside | 5/2/2008 |
Q: im wanting to take my photography to the next level and use exterior flash units. Im wanting to ...
A: You are not telling me what you are planning to shoot. As a pro, I shoot with flash outside all the ...
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| how to show my work to desired clients | 2/21/2008 |
Q: After 8 years of working for a newspaper, I went out on my own less than a year ago. I've had some ...
A: Dan, You're very good (I went to your site), and that's going to be your problem. I assume you'd ...
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| how to show my work to desired clients | 2/21/2008 |
Q: After 8 years of working for a newspaper, I went out on my own less than a year ago. I've had some ...
A: Dan, I went through something that was similar about 20 years ago. As you probably found, everyone ...
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| transferring photo's from computer to dvd | 1/28/2008 |
Q: when viewong the dvd processed from photos in my computer i have to change the viewing segment on ...
A: Try just putting the DVD in the TV and not adjusting anything. You will never fill the screen with ...
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| A bit of an odd question | 1/11/2008 |
Q: A group of friends of mine have ran into some videos that have us a bit perplexed. We know it is a ...
A: Gregory, Try going to the psychology dept. at your university. While this may sound odd, I worked ...
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| Wedding Photography | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I have been shooting for a while and have recently decided to become a professional wedding ...
A: Sorry for the delay. I just got your question. Wedding photography is very competitive, and your ...
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| lighting | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I am starting to get back into portrait shooting. If I buy umbrella lighting (blk/wht only) should I ...
A: Are you talking about overhead lighting or bounce umbrella? You need special photo lights to use ...
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| lighting | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I am starting to get back into portrait shooting. If I buy umbrella lighting (blk/wht only) should I ...
A: A small strobe will be cheaper and more versatile. You could buy a regular on flash strobe then ...
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| weddings | 9/13/2007 |
Q: i am useing a minolta A2 it has wide angle and telephoto converters.any tips on how to achieve good ...
A: Steve, There is no need for the other converters. The A2 has a coverage of 28-200 in 35mm terms. ...
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| Nikon SB 800 Speedflash | 8/26/2007 |
Q: I have a Nikon SB 800 Speedflash that was given to me. There is minor damage to the case( ...
A: The only way to see if this works is to test it taking a few shots and seeing how they look. I ...
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| best lens for groups of more than 100 | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I do Army public affairs, and one of the battalions commanders in my brigade wants a photo of all of ...
A: The 17-35 would be fine, and if it's the f/2.8 it's a wonderful lens. I would position myself high ...
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| hi | 7/13/2007 |
Q: how long does it take for 35 milimiter negatives of 4x6 photos to fade? when pix fade do they do so ...
A: If stored correctly, negatives can last decades. I have negatives that are 40 years old in fine ...
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| Quick Question | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I am a new student to photography and I was curious if, after you focus a zoom lens, can it remain ...
A: Skyler, Most lenses will slip a bit out of focus as you zoom especially as they get older. This ...
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| technique | 7/3/2007 |
Q: could you please tell me the best way to shoot fireworks? I am a professional photographer, I have a ...
A: First, of course, a tripod is needed. Know where the burst are and how far they spread to determine ...
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| no flash photography | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I have both a 35mm Canon and a Sony digital. What would be the best way to take a picture in this ...
A: Great camera, low noise...great for 1600. The lens is a little slow, but if that's all you have, go ...
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| no flash photography | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I have both a 35mm Canon and a Sony digital. What would be the best way to take a picture in this ...
A: Immediately forget the tripod, your daughter is dancing. Is the performance on stage with good ...
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| Wide/superwide lens choices | 4/30/2007 |
Q: ...I am new here and I must say this looks like a very good site. I have been very interested in ...
A: The Sigma just got a rave review by some of the photo publications and ranks the optics with any ...
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| Wide/superwide lens choices | 4/23/2007 |
Q: ...I am new here and I must say this looks like a very good site. I have been very interested in ...
A: John, You may be moving a bit quickly. I don't know what your photographic experience is, and if ...
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| pixels | 4/15/2007 |
Q: I have a sonycyber shot it has 6 pixels. I was told to blow up my pictures to say 16x30 I need ...
A: OK..here's the quick answer. Take a shot with the camera set on the highest/finest setting. Big ...
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| Scanning Negatives | 3/12/2007 |
Q: Financial issues caused this amateur photographer to only be able to purchase our wedding photo ...
A: Kelly, You have a few options. All will cost a bit. 1. Buy a good negative/slide scanner. ...
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| stained glass windows | 3/1/2007 |
Q: I am looking for some tips on making photos of stained glass windows in our church. A friend has a ...
A: With a D-200 it's impossible to get a bad shot. The big trick is not shooting up, but getting as ...
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| Sunpak auto 544 flash and zoom lense | 3/1/2007 |
Q: I just want to clarify what I think you are telling me. Are suggesting leaving the F100 in Program ...
A: Rick, My regular e-mail address is photomark2@juno.com if that's easier. It doesn't have to be on ...
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| Sunpak auto 544 flash and zoom lense | 2/28/2007 |
Q: I appreciate it. I have some more questions if you don't mind. One of my photography instructors ...
A: Horseshit!!!! It seems that he's an 'art photography' teacher as opposed to a working photographer. ...
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| Sunpak auto 544 flash and zoom lense | 2/27/2007 |
Q: I have a Nikon F100 camera with a NIkkor 24-120mm f/3.5 - 5.6dIFAF lense. Can I use the Sunpak with ...
A: If you have a great flash..SB-80DX, why bother with the Sunpak. If I'm not mistaken the Sunpak is, ...
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| Travel Photography | 2/19/2007 |
Q: I am a semi professional photographer who's been bouncing from job to job over the last few years. ...
A: If you haven't written me before..this is deja vu. I received almost the exact letter a few months ...
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| Fugie digatel camra A500 | 1/3/2007 |
Q: Sr, i just purchased this camera to post pictures on my web sight and the pictures are to large.I am ...
A: There should be software included with the camera to reduce the size. I think that Windows XP has a ...
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| How to expose f/ bright sky and buildings | 1/2/2007 |
Q: Here is an example of what I'm having a problem with: In the middle of a large downtown, I want to ...
A: You can't - that's a problems photographers have had for years. Even with film, there was burning ...
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| Photographing Swing Dancers. | 12/20/2006 |
Q: I'm interested in taking photos of social dancers, Swing, Salsa, Tango, etc. Most of these venues ...
A: Remember this is similar to shooting the bride and groom dancing at a wedding, they are expecting ...
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| Decisive Moment Theory | 12/11/2006 |
Q: I am currently working on my Level 3 Photography and one of the units focusses on Photo Essays / ...
A: First of all, I love the name Alexa. You are right about detaching and watching body movement and ...
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| External Flash | 12/10/2006 |
Q: I own a Nikon D50 dslr camera. I use it for my business which focuses mostly on wedding and ...
A: Maggie.. What have you been using? Please don't tell me you have been using the pop-up for ...
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| Photography major | 12/5/2006 |
Q: Okay, that makes since, but how do i know what feld of photography i am going to be working in? i ...
A: It's difficult Ricky. First learn all you can about the technical aspects of photography. You ...
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| Photography major | 12/4/2006 |
Q: Okay, I dont really understand why i need history and politics or whatever to be a photographer. I ...
A: Here's the simple reason, the more articulate you are about the subject(s) you are shooting, the ...
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| Photography major | 12/3/2006 |
Q: I am a junior in high school and i am having a hard time figuring out what i need to take in ...
A: By the subject line, I assume you want to major in photography. There are lots of branches of ...
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| digital? | 11/18/2006 |
Q: Hey I need a personal answer to a rather difficult question. If an average beautiful, professional ...
A: One can take a professional photo with any decent camera. It's the photographer, not the camera. ...
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| Travel | 11/6/2006 |
Q: Mark, Thank you so much for your honest, educated answer. I must say that over the years I've ...
A: Here's my regular e-mail address as it makes things easier than going through All Experts: ...
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| Travel | 11/6/2006 |
Q: Mark, I've been shooting ever since I studied photography in college my sophomore year, five ...
A: My condolences to your choice. You've picked one of the toughest roads in photography, especially ...
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| Camera Specifics | 10/30/2006 |
Q: Do any camcorders exist possibly allowing one to make movies and then extract individual ...
A: There are video cameras where still images may be extracted. However, I don't know much about them ...
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| Cameras with Lamps | 9/17/2006 |
Q: I am amateur photographer and I am trying to start a small business taking photographs at either ...
A: Rosie, There's a huge difference between school group shots and parties. With parties, all you ...
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| Copyright for minor child's work | 9/13/2006 |
Q: My 17 year old son entered and won a few small, coffeeshop photo contests. One of his photos was ...
A: First it depends on the size of the city. NYC vs Yellow Springs, OH. A lot a visitors' bureaus are ...
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| film speed | 8/31/2006 |
Q: I'm a amature and I'm getting ready to do my first wedding. I was always told that when you are ...
A: It doesn't matter what film you use. What matters is getting the photo!! What will be the lighting ...
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| Question about business start up | 8/28/2006 |
Q: I plan on furthering my photo career. I've been shooting headshots and weddings for about 8 years ...
A: A busniess license in not necessary. While a website certainly gets you more exposure, I believe ...
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| Lenses | 6/28/2006 |
Q: I use a Canon Elan 7N camera with a Canon L series lens (24-70 2.8) to shoot small weddings; my ...
A: Edy, Since you are shooting weddings, I wold recommend the 24-105, it will be much handier even ...
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| film choice | 5/20/2006 |
Q: I am ordering a stockpile of Kodak Portra film to shoot a wedding on the Cozumel beach and a wedding ...
A: Linda, I don't think it really matters. I would stick with the 400, because as the night ...
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| Legal use of photo images | 5/18/2006 |
Q: I am designing a brochure for a festival in our town. I took pictures at the festival last year and ...
A: Legally yes. However, if you took last year's photos at a public festival, and are using those ...
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| going digital | 3/1/2006 |
Q: i have about 200 rolls of films (regular 35 MM) halh are color and half B&W. What would be the best ...
A: Andy, There is not much you can do unless you have lots of $$$$ to give to a lab and scan each ...
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| Wedding Photography | 2/20/2006 |
Q: I am an avid amateur photographer that has been asked to shoot a wedding. I have a Nikon D50 with ...
A: Ken, Don't skimp on a flash!!! Buy the Nikon SB-800..on ebay for about $275. It will have all the ...
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| taking a 35 mm photo in a darkened room | 1/30/2006 |
Q: Mark...sorry to bug you again...i dont understand your last answer on how to use my digital camera ...
A: Even digitals have the equivalent of film speeds and the ratings are the same. Most consumer ...
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| taking a 35 mm photo in a darkened room | 1/29/2006 |
Q: ..i have a digital camera also...a sony 5.1 mega pixel..hope that is good enough... only thought the ...
A: John, Of course, use the tripod..and use the same steps with the digital..using 400 speed. Now ...
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| taking a 35 mm photo in a darkened room | 1/28/2006 |
Q: ..i am an artist on the central coast of california...i am currently painting ceilings with ...
A: This is rather difficult and requires lots of trial and error. With digital it would be a lot ...
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| your a jerk | 12/20/2005 |
Q: I hate you your a jerk! saying this is a school homework and you dont do it. I ask politely just to ...
A: Craig, Who are you and what are you talking about? I never received any e-mail from you. If you ...
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| What is best Lens for portrait and wedding? | 12/18/2005 |
Q: What is best Lens for portrait and wedding? "I have a Nikon D70"
A: Interesting and beautiful sounding name, what's your nationality?? I, also, have a D-70 and there ...
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| photography | 11/16/2005 |
Q: What is a typical day in the life of a photographer? Answer - Why do you want to know this? Mark ...
A: This is a tough one. As a freelancer, there are some days I will answer a few phone calls and ...
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| Erasing | 10/15/2005 |
Q: The company went out of business I had originally purchased my photos from 10 years ago!! i have no ...
A: This is tough. It should be done professionally because it could be removed without a trace with ...
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| Erasing | 10/13/2005 |
Q: How would I erase a Proof stamp off a picture.
A: You shouldn't. It is the photographer's way of protecting the rights of his/her print. On some ...
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| composition and philosophy | 10/1/2005 |
Q: How does photographic composition affect the emotional impact of images? What composition ...
A: These are two separate issues. While a shot may be technically superb (composition/exposure, etc.), ...
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| color and black&white | 6/18/2005 |
Q: What are the differences with devloping, enlarging, and such with black and white film and color ...
A: Trevor, I wish I could answer that question. I stopped printing color about 15 years ago. I am ...
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| backrounds and flim speed | 4/28/2005 |
Q: im taking pictures in out door light with a white sheet back round and i wanted to know how to ...
A: Alex, The easiest way to do this is to place your subjects about 8 feet in front of the white ...
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| Photo ethics? | 4/7/2005 |
Q: I am shooting a wedding that the bride has asked me to allow guest to take pictures of my set-ups at ...
A: Susan, I let them take all the photos they want, I don't care. What you will possibly lose in ...
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| enlargment paper | 3/12/2005 |
Q: Will Kodak polycontrast rc 4 enlargement paper (glossy) produce the same results as a 2 or 3 when ...
A: Stephen, First, you just contradicted yourself. Polycontrast paper means that with filters, the ...
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| travel photos | 3/11/2005 |
Q: I love photography but don't know where to start in getting connections for photojournalistic and ...
A: Cynthia, Travel photography is one of the toughest markets to break in to. First, either buy or go ...
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| Camera choice & film/digital preference | 3/6/2005 |
Q: I LOVE photography. I have a Canon Rebel 2000 and am thinking about gradually switching to digital. ...
A: Janice, I switched to digital about a year ago and could not be happier. First, as a pro, I saved ...
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| cleaning a photograph | 2/21/2005 |
Q: i have a photograph that has a shiny finish & got some glue (not sure what kind, think it was a glue ...
A: June, There is nothing I know of that will remove the glue and not effect the gloss. Water and ...
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| storing negatives - cool or cold? | 2/12/2005 |
Q: I know negatives & photos are best stored below 68 degrees; is there a temperature limit to how COLD ...
A: Dwest, I think you missed the most obvious and safest. Rent a large safety deposit box at a bank. ...
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| Film | 2/10/2005 |
Q: I've recently purchased an AF SLR camera for which I intend to use on various arts projects. I'm ...
A: Stuart, I am not familiar with a lomo colorsplash. The rough quality film, if I am not mistaken, ...
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| photographic distortion... | 1/30/2005 |
Q: I've taken slide film of paintings and the results show a warping effect. The tips of the vertical ...
A: Jim, Shooting artwork is very, very difficult. You need to shoot with a normal lens (not wide ...
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| advice | 1/12/2005 |
Q: What advice would you give to a highschool senior looking to pursue a career in photography?
A: Jessica, First learn all you can about shooting. Get an idea of what kid of photography you really ...
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| Seeing Pink | 1/7/2005 |
Q: Some of my color prints from 10 years ago are turning pink. What might be causing this and how can I ...
A: Jeff, There are a couple of reasons this happens. 1) Some color labs use cheaper chemicals or ...
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| CAMERA | 12/16/2004 |
Q: SIR: I HAVE A 4.0 DIGITAL CAMERA. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO TAKE PICTURES FROM A TV SCREEN ...
A: Troy, I just tried it with my camera and could not get rid of the lines unless I shot at a low ...
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| Bar/ Bat Mitzvah photography | 12/3/2004 |
Q: I live in the UK. I'm currently being asked to do more and more Bat/ Mitzvahs by friends. I ...
A: Bruce, Don't be intimidated by equipment - remember it's the photographer's talent, not the STUFF!! ...
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| flash | 12/1/2004 |
Q: First of all thank you so much for your most useful answer. I very much appreciate your help. ...
A: Eric, Go with the Sunpak, it's the most reliable. Make sure you get the digital model. It will ...
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| flash | 12/1/2004 |
Q: I have some general questions regarding flashes: 1. I was looking for dedicated TTL flashes for my ...
A: Eric, 1. Stick to a Nikon flash, for the extra couple of dollars it's well worth it. 2. Almost all ...
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| flash question | 12/1/2004 |
Q: How are you? I have a question regarding external flash. I would like to purchase a flash for my ...
A: Eric, I think I addressed most of your concerns. There is a smaller Nikon flash, I think it's the ...
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| Cannon PowerShot A75 digital | 11/20/2004 |
Q: I recently bought this camera and took about 38 photos that was what fit in the memory card. I ...
A: Richard, Each camera can save images at different sizes - you can control this by reading the ...
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| copyright | 11/7/2004 |
Q: How do I obtain a copyright for a photo before entering it in a contest?
A: Warren, You already own the copyright by possessing the original negative or digital file. You can ...
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| family shot | 10/30/2004 |
Q: Am planning on taking a family shot of 16 people at Thanksgiving. Sure would like to shoot this ...
A: Marsha, I hope you have a wide angle lens. The detail in the people's faces will be better if it's ...
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| copyright information | 10/19/2004 |
Q: I live in eastern North Carolina. I had a picture taken of my children about 13-14 years ago. It ...
A: Patricia, If you have the photo, and the store is out of business, just scan it a hi-resolution. ...
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| Lens nomenclature | 10/15/2004 |
Q: Why is a 28mm lens called "28mm" (and a 50mm "50mm" and a 200mm "200mm") etc I know it's the focal ...
A: You will be able to find a more definitive answer in any good photo book, however it once referred ...
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| How To Calculate Amount Of Film Needed | 9/27/2004 |
Q: Mr.Gluckman: Next week I will be assisting a friend who's been asked to photograph a golf charity ...
A: Lorraine Figure that each golfer in each foursome wants a photo - that's a minimum of 220 (without ...
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| Wedding Photos | 9/25/2004 |
Q: A few weeks ago I got married (I'm in my mid 50's and it's my 1st and only marriage finally!). We ...
A: Marian, Congratulations on your nuptuals. I, too, am in my mid-fifties... OK, first scan all your ...
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| Travel | 9/15/2004 |
Q: I am going to Thailand, Nepal and Vietnam for two and a half months. It will be humid in these ...
A: Hey Kevin, I'm a big fan of yours...Love your acting!!!! Even if it's not you, I'll answer the ...
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| circular polarizer | 8/26/2004 |
Q: How are you? I recently started experimenting with circular polarizer filters. I shot a few test ...
A: I would first ask if this is a cheap polarizing filter. The focal length of the lens should have ...
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| late afternoon outdoor wedding under a tent | 8/19/2004 |
Q: As a beginner can you give me some tips on a reliable shutter speed for CANON SLR . I'll USE AN ...
A: Jacquiline, Are you using a flash?? You should be at all times either indoors or out, it will fill ...
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| Wedding photography lighting | 8/9/2004 |
Q: I am an avid amateur photographer that has been asked by several friends to photograph their ...
A: Mike, You have all the equipment you need to shoot a great wedding. Later on, I would get a wider ...
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| circ polarizer | 7/23/2004 |
Q: How are you? I am thinking of buying a circular polarizer filter for my camera. I am an amateur ...
A: Eric (my middle name), 1. Itīs not an adapter but a stepdown ring. They are much cheaper than a ...
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| fashion photography | 7/14/2004 |
Q: I am going to do a "test" shoot this weeked with a model that I will be styling with clothes I have ...
A: Lisa, Unless you are shooting near sunrise or sunset, you will need to use a flash for fill. I ...
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| Outdoor wedding | 7/13/2004 |
Q: I've been a serious amateur photographer, mostly photo-journalism style and landscape. I have done a ...
A: Chuck, Test your flash to see how it covers a 20' distance. Set up some friends (you don't need ...
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| film types | 6/30/2004 |
Q: I normally just use Fuji 200 film, but would like to start taking more professional looking prints. ...
A: Slide film is entirely different than print film. You get back slides, then must make them into ...
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| film speed | 6/17/2004 |
Q: I am an amatuer photographer. I have a Nikon N55 with a 28-80mm lens and a 70-300mm lens. I take ...
A: Kris, Ask the clergy if you can shoot with a tripod from the back of the church without a flash. ...
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| velvia rvp | 6/11/2004 |
Q: I am starting to play and shoot with the fujichrome velvia iso 50. Iīve read in several books that ...
A: Vinny, I keep all film in the refrig until I am ready to use it. However, I live in Phoenix, AZ ...
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| Wedding Photography - General Advice and Film Choice | 4/20/2004 |
Q: I am a very amateur photographer, mostly landscapes. I am being coerced by a family member to help ...
A: Matt, The Nikon and Sigma lenses are almost identical, so stick with the Nikon. If you can borrow a ...
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| Wedding Photography - General Advice and Film Choice | 4/19/2004 |
Q: I am a very amateur photographer, mostly landscapes. I am being coerced by a family member to help ...
A: Matthew, You didn't tell me what kind of equipment you have- lenses, flashes, bodies, etc. Don't ...
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| Wide Angle Lenses | 4/13/2004 |
Q: I am shooting a group of approximately 50 people. Is it necessary to use a wide angle lens for this?
A: Odelta, It depends on how far back you can get from the group. If you are on a roof shooting down, ...
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| damaged film | 3/22/2004 |
Q: I recently took my predeveloped film to Walgreens to have them digitalize the pictures. I got my ...
A: Tom, There is no significant damage done with fingerprints, and they can be easily removed with any ...
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| Self Promotion | 1/19/2004 |
Q: I am seeking business in portraits on location. I have prepared some portfolios with recent ...
A: The easiest way to promote portraits ( I assume you can shoot actors' headshots) is to go to a ...
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