How to Make a Foldable 8x10 Pinhole Camera

This pinhole camera takes the classic home-made camera and gives it a foldable portability and a zoom lens with different focal lengths. Pinhole cameras need to be loaded, unloaded and developed in a dark room with black-and-white photo chemicals. The pinhole camera itself is made with household materials. Instructions Making the Zoom Accordion 1 Cut the cardboard into four sections. Two sections should be 7.5 inches wide, and two should be...

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A Photography Technique for Portrait Light Setting in a Background

Portrait photography seems relatively straightforward, and it is, but there are numerous ways to improve the details of your portrait photos in order to set them apart from others. A very effective way to improve your portrait lighting is to graduate the background. Graduated backgrounds are defined by having a bright area, a darker area and a subtle transition between the two areas. The effect adds visual interest to your subjects and covers up...

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How to Use a Macro Lens for a Portrait

Macro lenses give you the ability to zoom in closely on an object without having to worry about the focus. In most cases, when zooming in very closely on an object, the zoom makes it difficult for one to focus on an object. Macro lenses fix that problem, particularly when it comes to portraiture. Macro lenses allow you to move close to the person and, with a few extra steps, have clear, sharp close-ups of your subject. Instructions 1 Choose...

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What Are Personal Characteristics to Become a Photographer?

The art of photography is more than mere pointing and shooting. A successful photographer needs to have certain characteristics such as curiosity, technical savvy and a pleasant personality. The good news is that much of these characteristics can be learned through practice and preparation; you don't have to be born the next Ansel Adams. Easy Going A photographer should have a knack for making his subjects feel relaxed and comfortable. This...

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How to Light an Interior for a Photo Shoot

There are several different ways to light an interior space for a photo shoot. Fortunately, a photographer does not always need expensive lighting equipment to create beautiful photographs. In fact, some photographers rely exclusively on the natural surrounding light of an interior space. On the other hand, inexpensive alternative lighting is also available. High-quality equipment can also be purchased from photography and camera stores. The key...

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