How to Use an Eclipse Umbrella

An Eclipse umbrella is a relatively inexpensive device that assists in controlling the lighting of a photograph. The umbrella is is made of a reflective material that bounces and diffuses light on specific areas. An umbrella on a light-stand allows the photographer to focus light where it is needed. The umbrella's support ribs are covered with reflective material to prevent any loss of light Instructions 1 Open the light stand and position...

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How to Create a Digital Photographic Workflow

Working with printers, photographers and graphic artists for over 30 years has given me a great appreciation of workflow. Workflow principles can be applied to almost every part of your life. Workflow is really the understanding of every element needed to create something and planning for and executing the process of creation. Cooking is a great example of a practical workflow. If I want to cook chili, I first have to acquire the ingredients, prepare...

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How to Go From Black-&-White Film to Colored Film

Switching from black-and-white film to colored film can present some singular challenges. Darren Rowse of Digital Photography Tips recommends using the lowest ISO rating possible when shooting in black-and-white. But, depending on what you are photographing, a low ISO rating may not be ideal when switching to color film. Using a color film with the same ISO rating as the black-and-white can reduce the need to change settings, but understanding ISO...

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