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| Subject | Date Asked |
| photo contest | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: I'm going to participate next week in a photo contest about a shopping mall, the contest consists to ... A: Here's the big problem, you have no idea what they may want from the image. You could do a ... | |
| Photo usage for portfolio | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: I was, until today, a commercial retail photographer for a company. They terminated me and asked ... A: Good one!!! First Google photographer's rights...there is a website that specializes in ... | |
| Abe Lincoln photo | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: Mark Gluckman, I ask a few experts about a photo purported to be of a young Abraham Lincoln. I ran ... A: I think you need a true photo historian to help you with this. Anything put up on YouTube is never ... | |
| lens | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: I have been out of photography for many many years but would like to come back and I am looking at ... A: First, some of the older Canon lenses will work on the new Canon digitals. I'm not sure which ones. ... | |
| President McKinley | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I found this photograph in a box I purchased from antique store. It has printed on the front 505 ... A: I wish I could help you. The paper stock would give you clue..heavy stock, etc. It certainly may be ... | |
| Photo Release | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: Can a professional photographer use a portrait taken outdoors but planned and posed session, that ... A: Have you asked her to stop???? Before you start anything, ask her to stop. It is not worth getting ... | |
| Photo Release | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: Can a professional photographer use a portrait taken outdoors but planned and posed session, that ... A: Have you asked her to remove it from her website or not offer it for sale? If the photo is only ... | |
| Photo Release | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: Can a professional photographer use a portrait taken outdoors but planned and posed session, that ... A: Shel, If it's for commercial purposes - no. However, if you took pictures at a wedding and sold ... | |
| Photographing a conference | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I am a student at a university in the UK as well as an amateur photographer. I have been asked by a ... A: The big question is what does the client want. I NEVER use more than one flash. Make sure the ... | |
| Photos | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if these photos are anygood thanks http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexpower10/ ... A: This is available in any art or photo book..this is photo 101, but here's the quick version. The ... | |
| Photos | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if these photos are anygood thanks http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexpower10/ ... A: Alexandra, Try to view the image as if someone threw that snapshot on a kitchen table. Lots of ... | |
| Photos | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if these photos are anygood thanks http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexpower10/ A: Depends...how long have you been shooting? For a beginner they are good, but with the exception ... | |
| combining pics | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: i have a pic of my boyfriend and a pic of myself.. i want to make them one pic.. how can i do that? A: Two ways...both easy. Take a photo of both together or scan them together. If you want to do ... | |
| buying a new camera | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: MAY I REQUEST YOU TO GUIDE ME PLEASE ... SIR I WANT TO BUY A DIGITAL CAMERA WHICH ... A: I did the math and at 13000 rs I cannot think of a camera that fits your needs. Most cameras are ... | |
| Wedding shots | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I have been asked to do another wedding. I purchased a Canon Rebel xsi and I did fairly well with ... A: Jen, The lenses you are using are fine. Tamron makes an 18-270 lens. Great all around lens but ... | |
| Shooting Groups of People | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: Gluckman, As a small part of my job, I'm called on to take photographs. I have an artistic eye ... A: Put it on Program, but Auto is not the problem. That should not happen if you focus on one person. ... | |
| IR passing filters | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I am looking to purchase an IR transmitting (passing) filter i.e. a filter which passes IR light ... A: Sorry but this question is way outside of my expertise. I have never used IR transmitting filter. ... | |
| Getting a blurry background | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a Casio Exilim EX-Z850 and I would like to know how I can get the subject in focus while ... A: Inherently, point and shoot digitals have more depth of field (you need very shallow depth of field ... | |
| photo copyright concerns | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a photo of myself (just myself, no one else) taken by a friend at Slide Rock State Park in ... A: You never need permission to use a location shot. Sometimes you must ask permission to photograph ... | |
| flashes | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: When i use my flash indoors i cannot find that "sweet spot" to angle the flash, it is either too ... A: Bounce the flash. I don't know if the SB-600 has a white card built-in, but if it does extend it ... | |
| A good yeild? | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering what is considered a good yield from a professional shoot? Meaning what ... A: If you get 10% that you think are good enough to publish, you should be working for Time Mag. or ... | |
| education and employability | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I am in my 40's and looking at a career change, and thinking of photography. I have a Nikon D40, and ... A: Deanna, Ambition and a willingness to work for next to nothing in this economy is what will help. ... | |
| old photograph | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: Not sure if this is up your alley, but I thought I'd ask. I have a photo that my mother took in ... A: If the photographer was of note..maybe. There may be collectors who like WWII photos. There are ... | |
| photography benefits | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: what benefits might this occupation include: vacation time, retirement, perks. A: Everything..except you pay for everything yourself. As a freelancer (which I am), I have all the ... | |
| smiling in school class/group photographs | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: For an essay that I am writing on the afterlife of school photographs I would like to know about the ... A: In the late 19th and early 20th century smiling was not the norm. I have no idea when it became ... | |
| questions about photography | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I am a student looking for information on the career that you are working in. If you could answer ... A: 1. There is no daily routine. Some day you work, others you don't. Some days you call clients, ... | |
| Legal advice | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: A magazine used a photo of mine for an article and didn't credit it. What can I do? A: Most of the time a magazine will print a correction in the next edition. The most common errors are ... | |
| I need a proffestional camera,, HELP ME, PLEASE!! | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: , I am in desperate need of a professional camera for photographing.. I am really intersted in ... A: OK..first question is how much do you want to spend. Go to Costco if one is near you and get one of ... | |
| Travel photography | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I'm a senior in college in LA and was wondering if I can go into photography full-time. Do you sell ... A: Travel photography has become very difficult to make a living. Only the very high end magazines ... | |
| Photo Storage | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: Can I use sleeves from Office Supply stores that are what they call medium weight sheet protectors ... A: Lynn, I've been using the Costco sleeves for years without any problems. I do suggest, if you ... | |
| Quick Question | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: As you know I am a beginning Photographer, and I have a couple questions. I just purchased a "Canon ... A: sRGB is pretty much the standard so stick with that. No, fractions are no longer used. So 125 ... | |
| I am planning on doing some senior photos for my friend, any advice?? | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I am planning on doing some senior photos for my friend. If they don't turn out she is going to go ... A: Most seniors have an idea of what they want in their photos. Get your ideas from them. If you are ... | |
| Quick Question | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I am getting my first Digital SLR, I would like to have the possibilty to sell a few photograghs if ... A: Skyler, Any digital SLR will serve your needs as a pro. I still use a 6mp Nikon for some shoots ... | |
| high resolution photo | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: i want to send a photo that pertains to my type of business. i sent a couple to the company that ... A: You have basically a 2MP camera which may not get you the resolution you need. There are two ways ... | |
| high resolution photo | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: i want to send a photo that pertains to my type of business. i sent a couple to the company that ... A: There are two reasons (maybe more) for the problem: 1. Your original image was not shot at a high ... | |
| selling photography for single use | 7/16/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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.), ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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!! ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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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Mark Gluckman
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I can answer questions about all social photography (wedding, corporate, b`nai mitzvah). All general questions about digital photography and, of course, film. Photojournalistic and travel photo questions can also be asked as that is another specialty of mine.
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McDonald's, Sprint, GE, Ford, NBC, IBM, Princess Cruises, NCL and I work the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon every year.
I have worked for The New York Times, USA Today, AP and dozens of other international and national publications.
I have shot hundreds of weddings, b'nai mitzvah and corporate social events.
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