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  Plug ins for Photoshop
I am having a problem getting this plug in to show up in photoshop. I downloaded the file from adobe http://help.adobe.com/en_US/Photoshop/11.0/WSF37253BE-9ECA-4c05-8C92-504C842769E1.htmland I sav...
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October 30, 2010
 
  Transferring images online for printing
What is the preferred format and resolution to transmit photos online for printing?...
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October 29, 2010
 
  How to Determine Which Aperture to Use
I've noticed that some photographers set their fill light around 5.6, some set theirs around F8; and still others set theirs around F16; with their Main light, camera, & BG light set 1.5 st...
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November 04, 2010
 
  Autumn Landscapes
What is the best time of day to photograph fall landscapes? I took some photos about 9:30, and they seem to be a little washed out. Maybe the light just was not correct!!...
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October 29, 2010
 
  How to Shoot Great Portraits?
Hello :) I'm new to photography, and now I love my life with photography. I got a Canon 450D (really, I'm still learning on it) and I want to have great portraits using it and with 18-55mm ...
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November 03, 2010
 
  Raw Workflow
Anyone want to share their Raw workflow? I shoot only JPEGs now and use Adobe Bridge to upload photos and Photoshop CS4 to adjust. Would I need to purchase something additional to process the Raw...
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November 12, 2010
 
  Canon 5D Mark II Firmware update
Canon 5D Mark II Firmware update5D2 update Carlton...
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October 22, 2010
 
  Honorable mention
I just received a notice from BP that I received a honorable mention. What does that mean? It didn't say for which photo....
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November 04, 2010
 
  CS5 upgrade
I have photoshop extended and never used the extended part. Can I upgrade to just CS5 or I have to do it to the extended?I didn't really knew what I was doing when I bought it.I'll apprecia...
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October 27, 2010
 
  frustrated with light
ya know I've been doing this for 3 years, you'd think I'd understand it by now, but I keep getting frustrated! I like to schedule late afternoon/evening. I know all about open shade. ...
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October 26, 2010
 
  Tips on Shooting Interiors
I want to take some interior shots of homes that a decorator client has set up the home for. What are some good tips on doing this?...
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November 13, 2010
 
  Suggestions for a campfire shoot
Hi there! I'm photographing a family of four in a few weeks and they mentioned they'd like some shots of them hanging out around the fire. I'm looking for some suggestions as to how t...
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October 26, 2010
 
  How to Create a CD Using iphoto
I recently attended a women's retreat and was asked to take photos of the event. I now need to create a CD of the photos taken to give to the group. How can I create a CD using iphoto that wi...
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October 17, 2010
 
  SB-800 Speedlight Trouble
OK, weird/scary. Last night, after using my Nikon SB-800 on a stroboframe above my camera, it emitted a short series or really fast flashes, like a strobe light. What was that? Never had that ha...
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October 12, 2010
 
  how to fix photo
Does anyone have a suggestion of how you would brighten up this photo so it looks it's best. I have photoshop CS4. It's a jpeg.Thanks!!...
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October 10, 2010
 
  travel to yellowstone in winter
looking for some suggestions for travel to northern Yellowstone. probably staying in gardiner flying into bozeman. considering doing a photo tour but many to choose from and very pricey. if anyone ...
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October 07, 2010
 
  Better Photo Export plugin for LightRoom
LightRoom 3 supports export plugins for Flicker, Facebook, Smugmug,etc. I'm wondering if there's a plugin I can use within LightRoom to upload my photos to my Better Photo delux website. ...
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September 26, 2013
 
  Phello Photographers Club October Favorites
The October Favorites thread is here so pick two favorite photos to share with your Phellos each week and post them here. :~)...
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November 03, 2010
 
  Exporting pictures for web or printing
Hello! Please help me understand - again - what settings/format/resoltuion etc I should be exporting my pictures as from Lightroom to be used on either the Web or for printing. I start to get con...
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October 03, 2010
 
  17-55 too sort for portraits?
Hi everyone, Yesterday I made a leap and bought my first DSLR -Canon 7d. I also bought Canon 17-55 f2.8 lens. However, I feel like 17-55 is too short for my taste. I would like to do a lot od famil...
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October 11, 2010