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How to Read a Jeweler's Ring Sizer

Jewelers have two different ways to identify the size of a person's ring finger. There is the ring sizer and the graduated ring mandrel. The purpose of both is to find the perfect ring size. A perfectly fitted ring is one that the person wearing it is completely unaware of. Figuring out the idea

How to Set Up a Photography Studio Backdrop

Adding a backdrop to your photographs will improve the quality of your images and eliminate distracting elements from the background. You can purchase backdrops from a photography supply store or an online retailer. They also are available with stands or a hanging system. Making one yourself is also

How Does Your Camera Work? Aperture

So by now you should know that your lens has a shutter that opens and closes to let in light, but this shutter fulfills another task as well. When you select an aperture setting, or f-stop, what you are doing is telling your shutter how large an opening you want. The larger the number you select - t

Getting the most from your digital wildlife images

Now-a-days you dont have to be a professional photographer to take great looking images. Using the latest technologies anyone can create images they would be proud to hang on the wall. The latest digital cameras ...

Photography Filters - The Secret to Awesome Pictures

Have you ever wondered if you need to use photography filters with a digital camera? When digital cameras took over film cameras, the post production changed as well. The darkroom seems to have been replaced with a computer and graphics program, such as Adobe Photoshop. Although manipulation can be

Effects of Fluorescent Lighting on Color

Fluorescent lighting has a certain effect on colors.Fluorescent overhead lamp in office image by Alexey Kuznetsov from Fotolia.comLighting plays a big role in the presentation of colors. Whether it's needed for photography or to create a certain atmosphere in your home, the type of...

History of the Video Projector

The history of the film projector, and of film itself, is interesting because the idea seems to have developed in several places at once. The desire for film, the ability to capture and preserve motion, and to replay it over and over, was so strong that once the necessary materials were there, inve

CaseCrown Camp - Top Mobile DSLR Bag Review

This Case Crown DSLR bag is a must have for those people who are proud of being a photographer. It is a first rate, professional looking bag that projects the image that you really know what you are doing and instantly earns the respect of your colleagues.

How to Sell Dachshunds

Many people enjoy the companionship of dogs. When it is time to add a dog to the family, many people have an idea of what they are looking for, including the size and type of dog that they want. If you have a specific type of dog to sell, such as a Dachshund, you will want to reach the people that a

Kirlian Camera - Can it See Auras?

The Kirlian Camera is a special device that takes images of the corona discharge emanating from the edges of objects. Due to the ethereal look of the photographs, a number of groups with paranormal interests have used these images as proof of their claims.

How to Enlarge Photos Without Blur

Regardless of the reason needed to enlarge your photos, you must be careful to avoid too drastic a resizement before the image quality begins to degrade. There are dozens of expensive and extensive photo-editing and manipulation programs, but Microsoft includes a utility with the Windows operating s

The Best Digital Camera For You

Camera technology has come along in leaps and bounds in recent years and now you can get digital cameras which are extremely versatile. Think about the quality of the pictures you are wanting to take and look online at reviews and articles on various camera makes to see which ones offer the best pic

Canon Portrait Lens On a Budget - How To Choose A Portrait Lens

A good Canon Portrait lens is not cheap, but there are some ways to make use of less expensive lenses as portrait lenses. In fact, you may even own a lens that qualifies and not even know it. Take a look at the qualifications, then into your camera case to see how they match up. Which ones are good

Know About Mega Pixels

When you are set out to purchase a digital camera there are many options provided to you to select your perfect camera. However, there can be many terms of which we are unaware of and so unable to decide and select the correct camera for ourselves.

Photographing Flowers

You can photograph flowers growing in the wild, flowers that are cultivated in greenhouses and gardens, or photograph cut flowers and arrangements indoors, in a studio setting.

Fitness Photo Shoot Tips

A fitness photo shoot should highlight the model's fitness and overall good health. To lend the photos credibility, it is important to ensure models working with equipment or performing poses are using correct form; it may help to have an additional, knowledgeable person on-site during the shoot to

How to Paint Lights on Canvas

A canvas cannot shine. However, sometimes you wish to paint an object that does, such as a street light, a firefly, or a twinkle in someone's eyes. Because we perceive objects using light, it is important to take light, and the shadows it casts, into account when creating a realistic painting.