How to Develop 35mm Slides

Developing your own film is a way to intimately connect with your photography. Just as an artist puts the finishing touches on a masterpiece, you as the photographer can put the same care and dedication into your work by developling your own slides. Plus, it saves you money. Developing 35mm slides is a process similar to developling other types of film. With the proper materials, time and lots of patience, you can develop your 35mm slides in the...

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How to Use Night Lighting for Photography

Learning to use night lighting for photography is essential if you want to take good low-light shots. Flash works best, but there are times when using flash is not an option. Even without flash, dramatic night scenes can still be achieved. Taking low-light shots requires certain camera settings and techniques to keep the photo from being blurry or grainy. Here are a few tips to help you create great photographs at night. Instructions 1 Find...

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How to Hand Color Photos Using Marshall Oil Paints

Coloring black-and-white photographs can create beautiful pieces of art. Marshall's oil paints for photographs are a transparent, oil-based paint. The transparency allows the original photo to show through the color. It is important to use photographs printed on matte photo paper because the paints will not stick to a glossy finish. Because the paints are oil-based, you can manipulate them on the photograph once applied. Instructions 1 Make...

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How to Edit Portrait Photos

In times past, we relied on manual cameras to take colorful, bright pictures after having them developed. Today, we rely on mobile phones and digital cameras to snap our lives moment by moment. Digital photography has opened up a new world of transforming dull photos into brilliant, colorful masterpieces. While not everyone is a professional photographer, at times you may need to open the picture in a photo editing program and retouch it. This may...

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