How to Make a Light Box for Small Objects

A light box is a photography studio in miniature. It's an enclosure designed to give the photographer total control over the light and shadows cast on a small object. It's especially useful for preventing reflections from appearing on shiny surfaces of things like musical instruments. Professional light boxes can cost $75 to $150 or more, but the photographer on a tight budget can get similar results for a fraction of the cost. Instructions...

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How to Process Infrared DSLR

The use of infrared photography has spread among photographers who are finding different applications for it. Once reserved for landscape photography, infrared photographs can now be found in various styles including wedding and forensic photography. Infrared photographs can be taken with film cameras or on DSLRs. However, the latter of the two need to be processed during post-production to adjust the color balances and make the subject "pop" out...

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How to Use Light as Symbol in Black and White Photography

Light is the most important symbol in black and white photography. In fact, it is light that is photographed--the play of light in its continuum from black to white. The four main functions of light--illumination, symbol, mood and design--allow the photographer to control a subject and to communicate her vision to viewers. The photographer can utilize light from five directions to create mood and artistic form. Some lighting is best to avoid except...

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