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LONG BEACH, Calif. Sept. 1, 2010 Epson America, Inc., a leading provider of superior performing desktop printing solutions, today introduced the Epson Stylus NX625, a powerful all-in-one with high-speed automatic two-sided printing. Ideal for busy households with multiple users and students who need an affordable all-in-one, Epson Stylus NX625 is also the worlds fastest printer in its class1 with built-in Wi-Fi n2 and...
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Berlin, Germany (September 1, 2010) Panasonic announced today its newest 8GB1 and 16GB SDHC UHS-I Memory Cards the RP-SDY08G and RP-SDY16G. UHS-I is the new standard for higher-speed Bus interface defined by the SD Association as part of the SD Memory Card Specification Ver.3.01, which provides up to 104MB/s performance. Both memory cards have maximum data transfer speed of up to 60MB/s2 and Class10 speed specification. With the...
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Female nude photography has always intrigued me, particularly how a sense of trust is created between photographer and model.

What I find even more intriguing is how, as Australian photographer Peter Adams does in the majority of this book’s pictures, is how he convinces a model to pose outdoors in and on often forbidding — and uncomfortable natural landforms. Rocks, trees, seashore etc.

Adams pictures are never boring, never salacious and frequently with a touch of humour invested in them. His lighting is impeccable, compositions arresting.

However, The Digital Female Nude is not just a book nudes: Adams takes it further, into tutorial-land, telling you too how to shoot quality nude pictures.

His first message is for you to decide what sort of photographs you want to take, in colour or black and white, then he encourages you to take inspiration from other, successful photographers or the acknowledged old masters in art … da Vinci, Degas and the rest of the crowd.

More help: how to recruit models, choice of location; getting the legals right … release forms, the issue of copyright etc.

Then he gets down to the choice of camera gear. Whilst he admits it is possible to use a point-and-shoot, he stresses that using such a basic camera “can quickly become very frustrating.” His advice: jump in the deep end and acquire a DSLR.

There are a few vitally useful chapters on technicalities: exposure control; speed and lens aperture; ISO setting etc; lighting; useful accessories … and finally, 30 or so pages on the Digital Darkroom.

If you want to move into nude photography, this book would be hard to beat.

Author: P Adams.
Publisher: PIP.
Distributor: Capricorn Link.
Length: 176 pages.
ISBN: 978 1 86108 556 6.
Price: Get a price on the The Digital Female Nude at Amazon.

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OV2643 And OV2659 Add 720p HD Video And Excellent Low-Light Sensitivity To Further Extend Industry's Broadest 2-Megapixel Sensor Portfolio SANTA CLARA, Calif., September 1, 2010 OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OVTI), a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today introduced two new system-on-a-chip (SOC) CMOS image sensors, the OV2643 and OV2659. Both sensors are designed to address the increased demand...
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Sports Illustrated Staff Photographer Bill Frakes to Discuss Techniques Behind Taking the Perfect Sports Image Ramsey, N.J. (August 31, 2010) Manfrotto School of Xcellence, a free resource for anyone who wants to learn more about photography, is proud to announce a free webinar titled Sports Photography: Understanding Motion and Emotion, which will take place on Thursday, September 9 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT. The host,...
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State-funded online school set to open Sept. 7
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The most popular courses so far are Spanish I, psychology, digital photography, Chinese and Algebra I. Among the slate of teachers is Robyn Nuttall of ...

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Tamara Lackey, widely praised for her award-winning child portraits, shares her step-by-step process, actions and tips for achieving stunning portraits Bend, OR AUGUST 30, 2010 Kubota Image Tools, provider of photographer-empowering creative imaging tools, workflow-saving solutions and educational offerings for photographers of all levels, today announced availability of the Kubota Artist Series Style Book & DVD Tutorial,...
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Open Studio Tour runs Sept. 10-11 in Buena Vista
Chaffee County Times
Lately she has been pursuing her desire to follow her interest in fine art digital photography, mixing the basic tenants of composition and light and ...

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Sony announces cloud-based music service
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Stephen Shankland writes about a wide range of technology and products, but has a particular focus on browsers and digital photography. ...

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Camo-style camera rigs for video DSLR cameras fuse form, style Hollywood, CA - Redrock Micro, the recognized leader in affordable professional-quality cinema accessories, today announced the new Redrock|ops line of accessories and rigs for video DSLR cameras. The Redrock|ops line is an entirely new concept in cinema equipment that fuses the durability of professional cinema equipment with modern camouflage styling. Redrock|ops rigs are limited...
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New Singular Software Presto application automates the daunting task of piecing together presenter and slideshow, yielding professional videos that are easy to share Vancouver, British Columbia August 31, 2010 Singular Software, the award-winning developer of workflow automation applications for digital media markets, is pleased to announce the availability of Singular Software Presto, a revolutionary new tool for creating...
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Once-Every-Five-Year Exhibition Demonstrates Recent Achievements In Imaging Technology And Offers A Glimpse Of Next-Generation Imaging For Homes, Offices and Medical Facilities New York, September 1, 2010 Commencing a global showcase of its advanced imaging technologies that will include stops in Paris, Tokyo and Shanghai, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today kicked off Canon EXPO 2010 New York, a once-every-five-year...
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September 1, 2010, Commack, NY President and CEO of the optical equipment manufacturer Tamron Co. Ltd., Morio Ono announced today the release of their latest offering, an aberration correction function for Adobe Systems Incorporateds software. The lens profile provided by Tamron will be used to make the plug-in for digital image editing software, Adobe Photoshop CS5, Camera Raw and the function for photo management software,...
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A Tamron SP 70-300mm Di VC USD to Be Given Away Each Day For The Next 60 Days Along With Four Other Prizes September 1, 2010, Commack, NY To celebrate the company's 60 years of optical innovation and excellence, Tamron USA has announced an unprecedented promotional program designed to reward the legions of photo enthusiasts and loyal Tamron fans residing in the USA who have helped to make Tamron a world leader in precision optics for digital...
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Mount Offers New Photography Certificate Program
The Mount Observer
Springfield Technical Community College and Greenfield Community College both offer associate degrees specializing in digital photography. ...

-- Investing approximately 40 billion yen in production facility to supply image sensors mainly for smartphones and digital cameras -- September 1, 2010, Tokyo, Japan - Sony Corporation (hereafter, "Sony") today announced that Sony would invest approximately 40 billion yen into Sony Semiconductor Kyushu Corporation's Kumamoto Technology Center (hereafter, "Kumamoto TEC"), to increase production capacity for "Exmor"...
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Everything Long Beach (press release)
Unveiling of the "Say Cheese Long Beach!" 24-Hour Digital Photo Exhibit This ...
Everything Long Beach (press release)
Some 100 seasoned and amateur photographers spent August 28 & 29 all over Long Beach immortalizing the city through digital photography. ...

Wharton library offers free photography workshops
NorthJersey.com
The Wharton Public Library is presenting a series of free Digital Photography Workshops on the third Wednesday of each month, 6:30 - 8:30 pm., ...

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As lovers of photography – we can all admit to dreaming of chucking in the day job and setting up shop as a professional photographer, but for many of us it can remain just that – a dream. But for those with the talent, support system and drive, becoming a freelance photographer can be realised! So what’s stopping you? To help you negotiate your way from using photography as a hobby to making a living from your work we have outlined a few helpful hints below. Obviously not everyone has the luxury of jacking in the job right away but with a little patience and preparation anything is possible!

Financing

Your first consideration has to be monetary. Can you afford to quit tomorrow? For most people this is probably unlikely. Most pros who give up a reliable stream of income to become self-employed suggest saving two to three months salary before even considering what they will write in their resignation.

Perhaps your spouse can afford to support you for a while or perhaps you already have some money invested in savings that can be used to pay the mortgage and bills before work starts to come in – everyone’s situation will be different. Whatever your own personal situation, it is worth sitting down and planning your income and expenditure for the first few months of being self-employed and work out how much you will need to sustain yourself and your family. It is also worth investigating whether you can secure a grant from your local authority, a charity, organisation or even the government.

Finally – there is of course the option of taking out a bank loan to get started, but this should be given a lot of thought before a commitment is made.

Location

Next decided where you want to ‘base’ yourself. Working from home has many obvious benefits but can become quite isolating if you live alone and depending on your strength of will – can also become quite distracting. Also if you are working from home, bear in mind that this may not be possible in some rented accommodation – so check with your landlord. What is more, regardless of whether you are a home owner or are renting – try to avoid dedicating one room solely to your business – for example a study or a home studio – if you do you could be asked to pay business rates.

Working in a collective studio with other photographers is a great way to bounce ideas of people, whilst making and maintaining friendships – however there will be another cost involved. Setting up a shop or your own studio is another option, but again if you start off with limited finance this may be something you can aspire to over time.

Equipment

Sure you have a camera but do you have all the other necessary bits and bobs that a professional could require such as: flash guns, reflectors, filters, shutter release, battery packs, a wealth of lens, tripod, memory cards etc? This will ultimately depend on what genre of photography you enter and so you may not need every accessory under the sun – just be prepared for what you will need. Furthermore just because you are turning pro – doesn’t mean you need ‘professional’ kit! It’s how you use it that counts.

Look online for second hand deals, visit camera exchange stores for bargains, and never forget January welcomes a month of sales!

In some countries, self-employed individuals can claim back certain ‘capital’ costs against their tax bill, so ensure you keep all receipts of new items. Also if you have remembered to keep the receipts of items you are ‘bringing into the business’ i.e. kit that you already own, you may also be able to claim back some of the value of these items back against your tax bill (more on this in part 2). Talk to your account or a tax advisor to discuss these matters further.

Work ethic

Once you have your business in place, equipment at the ready and a brand built, the next key element to put into place is your working style. It goes without saying that to succeed you will need to be reliable and efficient and always meet deadlines, but how will you operate and how will divide your working day? The benefit of being self-employed is being your own boss and thus you can set your own hours, however this could also mean working late or weekends to compensate. A disciplined and motivated approach will ultimately reap the most dividends, but be sure to factor in time to relax and recoup creative energy too. For those less disciplined, create a schedule carved into twenty-four hour portions; colour eight slices to represent sleep and eight or so hours dedicated to work. The remaining hours can then be labelled for relaxation, activities, personal photography projects, housework or non-business related errands. With time, this segmentation will flow more naturally but is a great boon to those who are easily distracted. But be honest with clients and decide a reasonable date when you can realistically deliver on your promises.

In this four part series we will explore everything you need to know from getting started to finding work. In the second part, posted in the next week, we will outline the legal concerns with getting your business up and running. Stay subscribed to dPS for the next installment of this series!

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How to Become a Pro Photographer: Part 1

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Today, I just wanted to play with the colours (and yes, contrast, ect.) on some of my photographs... I felt myself like a painter :) It was so enjoyable to ...