BetterPhoto Q&A: How Do I Get that Photographic Technique?

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  Flash Photography: Beyond Snapshots
I use a digital rebel 300D. I love to use natural light, and I have a separate flash (when needed) so I never use my camera flash (built-in). But I still feel like my pictures are coming out like s...
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May 18, 2006
 
  How to Learn About Photo Transfer to Fabric
I would like to learn how to transfer photos, whether from digital images or print photos to fabrics..such as canvas bags,shirts etc. I would like to be able to provide quality transfer..so that t...
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January 21, 2004
 
  Copyright
How do you obtain a Copyright for your work?...
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March 30, 2004
 
  How To Photograph a Spider Web?
I have recently started exploring the world of photography. I have a SLR with a 28-90mm zoom lens. I have spotted a tiny spider web which is intricate in design and wanted to capture it. It is indo...
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July 03, 2003
 
  How to Shoot Seascapes
I am leaving next week for the West coast of Jamaica. This will be my third trip and I want this year's pictures to really be awesome. I do wedding photography and portrait work on the side a...
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June 24, 2003
 
  Zone System
Okay, I read the trivia question; but I still don't understand about the Zone System. Is it a technique one can use while shooting the photo or is it done in the darkroom? Does that mean if I...
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December 20, 2004
 
  How Do You Do High Key?
I would like to know step-by-step how to use or do high key. I have Photoshop 7.0, Photoimpact 5, and Photoimpact 8 as my software.Any help that you can give me would be greatly appreciated....
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August 26, 2003
 
  Help with Black and white Phototgraphy
I have two questions:1.) I am a student taking an intro to black and white photography here at Millersville university, and my professor has a nasty temper, and makes you fear asking questions. I h...
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December 18, 2003
 
  film storage
This question has probably been asked but.....I've read the best place to store film is the fridge. I've taken it out of the camera bag now so as to follow the sugestion. I am not blonde,...
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July 23, 2003
 
  Night Photos
Beginner photographer her...taking cityscapes at night what settings should I start with. I did some last week with Kodak Gold 400 Pentaz M70, F4.5 with exposure of 1-3secs. The shots were too busy...
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May 13, 2003
 
  Webcam from a Digital Camera?
I think I asked the wrong question a couple of weeks ago, sorry!:) What I REALLY need to know is HOW TO SET UP MY DIGITAL CAMERA TO BE A WEBCAM (and visa versa for my son) so we can get 'live ...
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March 18, 2003
 
  Taking pictures in very low light conditions
I was just wondering about taking photos in very low lit conditions. Of course a tripod would be necessary, but how would I determine the length of time required to properly expose the film? Is it...
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November 26, 2003
 
  Change with flash?
Hi! My question is, how does the exposure time change with a flash, in a camera which is not TTL? I have an OM-10 and a Vivitar 4600 flash. Also the max time the camera can compute is 1 sec. In tha...
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November 28, 2002
 
  techiniques for shooting small fast moving birds
what are the techiniques for shooting fast mooving tiny birds like flower peckers?...
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November 27, 2002
 
  techiniques for shooting small fast moving birds
what are the techiniques for shooting fast mooving tiny birds like flower peckers?...
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November 26, 2003
 
  Getting prints and slides converted.
I usually shoot slides and negative film but I would like to convert them to digital files. Is there a scanner that will convert both that is also economical enough for a part time amature photogra...
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December 06, 2002
 
  How do I retrieve my discussions?
Hello, I have been discussing one of my portraits with a fellow photographer...I accidentally erased the link on my email that lead directly to the discussion. I have searched all over the website ...
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November 26, 2002
 
  Polarizing Filter for Anguilla Beach?
Hello.What is your opinion of using a polarizing filter on a caribbean island?I heard it will make the sky bluer. But we don't want it to look dark (ie. dismal, rainy, late in day, too fake etc...
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November 27, 2002
 
  How do I
How do I take a picture of animals?...
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November 24, 2002
 
  how do i become a photographer
I am 16 years old and I would like to become a photographer when I get older but I dont know how. Where can I get the equipment for it? I would really like to know alot about photographers but I do...
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November 25, 2002