How to Make a Lightbox Gallery

Lightbox is a JavaScript application that is used to display large images. It has become a popular application for online photo galleries because of its simple yet elegant style and ease of implementation. In a photo gallery with Lightbox technology, users can click on an image to magnify it in a Lightbox window, which then resizes itself based on the size of the image without leaving the current page. Users can make their own lightbox galleries...

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How to Develop Film Darkroom Style

Developing 35mm film plays a detrimental part in the amateur black and white photographer's experience. It takes some practice in lit conditions to master the techniques that are necessary to complete the task in a darkroom. Once the feel for the development process is in place, though, it becomes second nature in the darkroom conditions. Instructions 1 Prepare film developer, fixer and stop bath according to their package directions. These...

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How to Light a Photography Studio

Lighting your photography studio does not need to be expensive. You can spend thousands on lighting equipment and specialized flashes, but it is best to start out with a more basic design of a few lights and umbrellas before investing in the "bells and whistles." Instructions 1 Decide whether you want a ceiling-lit studio or a floor-based studio. Floor-based studios allow you to move the lighting around with greater freedom than a ceiling-lit...

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How to Get a Solid White Background for a Photo

High-key or white-background photography is very popular right now. It's also legendary among photographers as being one of the hardest effects to achieve perfectly. But with the right equipment and a little patience, getting a pure white photo background is fairly easy. Instructions 1 Set up the roll of vinyl or paper on the backdrop stand. Thread the crosspiece through the center of the roll and attach to the riser poles on either side....

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How to Get a White Background in Stock Photography

The goal of stock photography is to create images that can represent a variety of angles and uses. Images must be bold and highlight the subject of the photo rather than a message. White backgrounds are crucial in stock photography as they allow whatever subject that is being photographed on it to stand out and pop without any distraction in the background. A person looking for a stock photo of a tomato wants a tomato and not a farmer's entire picture...

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