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B&H Deals September 23, 2009

B&H Deals September 23, 2009

B&H Deals: Sony DSC-G3 Cyber-shot Digital Camera Price: $ 419.95 + Shipping Canon iP3600 PIXMA Inkjet Photo Printer Price: $ 69.95 – $20.00 Instant Rebate (Offer ends 2009-12-31) + Shipping Joby Gorillapod...

A Wide-Angle Lens for Portrait

A Wide-Angle Lens for Portrait

“There are times when a wide-angle lens is just what is called for in a portrait.” We usually use a short telephoto lens (90-105mm) for portrait shots. This helps compress the elements, blur the background...

Featured Site: The Mindful Eye

Featured Site: The Mindful Eye

The Mindful Eye is a TIMELive.com production that is among the very best photography tutorials on the Web. I especially like the Daily Critique feature by Craig Tanner, where a photo is critiqued for what makes it a...

Become A Better Photographer

Become A Better Photographer

“Taking better pictures may not require you to purchase a better camera or more lenses.” Beginners constantly flood the forum boards with questions about which DSLR or lens to buy. A little probing by smart...

Does Creative Commons Photos Need Model Release?

Does Creative Commons Photos Need Model Release?

Lots of sites now feature tutorials and e-books that use Creative Commons (CC) pictures (from Flickr, for example) to illustrate an article. It’s quite “deceiving” because the pictures are not taken by...