http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/ Read guides and tutorials on digital photography, and learn how to take better photographs. Each week there will be new tutorials posted here that will provide advice and techniques. digital photography Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:52:32 GMT Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/img/photo.jpg http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/ 128 128 en Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/digital-cameras-getting-better-photos-of-family-and-friends.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/digital-cameras-getting-better-photos-of-family-and-friends.html Taking photographs of the people in your life is simple with a digital camera. We all have collections of images which represent the important people and events in our lives. Some of the pictures are great, but some leave our subjects stiffly posed, lost in the sea of a cluttered background, and often lacking personality as they stare back with the same "posed" face as in every other photograph. So how do we capture the detail and the personality so that the image saves for us a more meaningful record of a moment or a person? Obviously, professional photographers take control of the background and lighting, direct the pose of their subjects... digital photography Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/five-basic-tips-for-getting-great-prints-from-your-digital-camera.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/five-basic-tips-for-getting-great-prints-from-your-digital-camera.html Learn the best techniques for turning your digital photographs into gorgeous prints. Shoot with printing in mind Image resolution refers to the number of pixels in an image. Measured in megapixels (MP), matching the resolution to the print size will help you get crisp and clear digital photo prints. Most digital cameras offer a range of resolution settings, but if you intend to make prints larger than wallet size, shoot at a higher resolution... digital photography Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/click-and-print-photography-websites.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/click-and-print-photography-websites.html As a photographer, you are up against stiff competition when it comes to getting gigs or jobs. Newspapers, magazines, weddings, family and student photos - how do you reach the multitude of people who may be interested in hiring you? Portfolios are expensive and targeting the many different segments of the population who would benefit from your services is no simple marketing feat. By building your own photography website to showcase your work and your services... digital photography Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/digital-photo-printing-paper-sizes.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/digital-photo-printing-paper-sizes.html When you print digital photos on traditional paper sizes photos are either cropped or areas of the paper are left blank. The reason is that tradition paper sizes were designed for film and have different aspect ratio than digital photos. Digital paper sizes solve this problem and are offered by many - here is how. Understanding aspect ratio Before you can understand why digital paper sizes are different than traditional ones you need to understand what aspect ratio is... digital photography Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/digital-photography.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/digital-photography.html Definition: Uses a digital camera to electronically capture and produce images using a CCD. Scanners, software, computers and printers are used together with the camera to produce the finished image. Taking pictures with a digital camera and storing and printing them on digital devices. The "digital film," which is comprised of flash memory modules, floppy disks or CD-Rs, can be transferred to a local computer for printing, or can be uploaded to a Web site for viewing and printing... digital photography Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/how-to-scan-film-photos-for-photo-enlargement.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/how-to-scan-film-photos-for-photo-enlargement.html Over the years I've had numerous customers send digital image files from film photos they have scanned and request photo enlargement and prints. In almost every circumstance, the files received were scanned at too low a resolution to produce photo enlargement without resampling the original digital file to produce the requested print size. Every time you resample a digital file, the original image quality will degrade, producing a lower visual quality photo enlargement... digital photography Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/options-for-storing-retrieving-and-viewing-your-digital-photographs.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/options-for-storing-retrieving-and-viewing-your-digital-photographs.html If you're just starting out with a digital camera, or you are considering buying a new camera, and you like what you've heard about digital photography, you probably have a few burning questions about the technology. What replaces the film? Do you need a computer? What process replaces getting your pictures developed, and how can you store and view all your photos without having to print them off? This is a short guide that will answer these questions... digital photography Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/sharing-photos-with-family.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/sharing-photos-with-family.html Sharing photos with your family is exciting and fun. Grandparents living far away certainly do not want to miss watching their grandchildren grow up, and photo sharing is a great way to keep them in touch. Similarly, brothers and sisters, cousins, aunts and uncles, all enjoy seeing photos that focus on the family. Fortunately, with advancements in technology, it is simple to create an online photo gallery that makes it easy to share pictures filled with family fun, as well as family history... digital photography Fri, 30 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/turn-your-negatives-and-slides-into-digital-images.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/turn-your-negatives-and-slides-into-digital-images.html In the last few years, digital technology took photography by storm. Most every lab today processes digital photographs from CDs, DVDs, flash cards, etc. Only a few years back most of us only had one choice of getting prints of our photographs: Negatives, and Slides. Things changed quite a bit today. Most non-professional photographers today shoot digitally, because of many advantages digital photography offers. However, most of us still have a legacy left from the days of film... digital photography Fri, 23 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/arranging-your-images-the-initial-step-to-an-awesome-album.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/arranging-your-images-the-initial-step-to-an-awesome-album.html Whether you get your photographs printed or keep them online matters not-the first phase to creating a truly wonderful scrapbook is to organize your pictures and memorabilia. This may seem like a time-consuming and unnecessary part of your scrapbooking project, but, believe me, it will save you time later and help you avoid making mistakes that can't be fixed, such as forgetting to include a particular photograph... digital photography Fri, 16 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/digital-photo-frames-and-what-to-look-for-when-buying-one.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/digital-photo-frames-and-what-to-look-for-when-buying-one.html Digital photo frames are new products that replace old paper photo frames in displaying your photos on a desk, on a shelf or on a wall. This article explains what digital frames are, how you can use them and what you should look for when buying one. Digital photo frames are a good solution if you do not want to display your photos solely on your computer or on paper prints. Digital photo frames are an LCD screen with some electronics behind it that allows you to load photos and display them... digital photography Fri, 09 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/digital-photography-terms-that-you-should-know.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/digital-photography-terms-that-you-should-know.html Digital photography brings with it a whole new set of terms and abbreviations that requires getting used to if you've been using film cameras in the past. Many of the terms are totally unique to digital cameras and photography, and if you don't understand them there is a good chance that you won't be able to get the equipment that you really need for taking digital photographs. So let's review some of the most important digital photography terms to help you understand them... digital photography Fri, 02 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/how-to-make-a-photo-collage.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/how-to-make-a-photo-collage.html Making a digital photo collage is not as difficult as one might think. It's really very simple with most photo editing software. It just takes a little time and patience. Even basic photo editing software that normally come with the purchase of a digital camera or printer. A very good photo editing software is PhotoShop Elements and older versions of it, which are perfectly fine, often come included with a new digital camera, printer or scanner... digital photography Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/how-to-take-better-travel-photographs.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/how-to-take-better-travel-photographs.html Most travelers like to bring home pictures to remember their trip. If you're looking for a way to turn so-so snapshots to fabulous photos, take a moment to review these tips. Before You Leave Make sure you're familiar with how your camera works. If you haven't read the manual, do it. You may find that your camera has capabilities you didn't know about, or you may find answers to questions that have been bothering you. If you have enough gear to warrant a camera bag... digital photography Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/seven-ways-to-the-perfect-family-photo.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/seven-ways-to-the-perfect-family-photo.html However simple or snazzy your camera, the basics of taking a great photo remain the same. Follow our seven rules and you'll soon have a brilliant collection of pictures that you'll want to share with your friends. And that's the simplest bit of all. Go to www.truprint.co.uk and you can quickly and easily upload all your photographs. Then send friends and family a link and they can enjoy your pictures too, wherever they are in the world... digital photography Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/top-tips-to-getting-great-holiday-photos.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/top-tips-to-getting-great-holiday-photos.html Do you ever get back from a fantastic holiday disappointed with the photos you've taken? Do your holiday snaps fail to live up to the exotic locations you visited? Blurred objects, wonky horizons, subjects with parts cropped off to mention but a few of the commonest ailments. Well don't worry. With a little help and advice we can all take pictures of which we can be justifiably proud. It does not matter how basic your camera is... digital photography Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/adobe-photoshop-vs-adobe-illustrator.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/adobe-photoshop-vs-adobe-illustrator.html What are the differences between Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator? Produced by the same company, there are some that say the difference between the two programs is small. In actuality, Adobe Illustrator takes some key elements of Adobe Photoshop to the next level and beyond. is a very popular program used by digital photographers around the world. The abundance of Photoshop tips and tutorials make this a very easy program to learn and to use... digital photography