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  Photographing an Event and Selling Photos
I have been asked to shoot an event sponsored by a non-profit. First - being a non-profit - they were hoping to exchange services as payment. Listing me as a sponsor and listing on their website. ...
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October 04, 2010
 
  Which file would you save?
Just came back from a weeklong trip and bracketed nearly all photos so I ended up with a mixture of properly exposed shots, as well as some slightly underexposed and some slightly overexposed. Whic...
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October 09, 2010
 
  Update
Have recieved a few emails asking where I have been the last month...so decided to just post a public message for everyone.1.) My Uncle who was basically my Dad passed away.2.) My husband has shot ...
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September 28, 2010
 
  Help Portrait 12/04/2010
Hey Better Photo, Carlton here with an offer you cant refuse :) Its great for your community and for your own ♡.Help Portrait is a movement of photographers who are using their time, equipmen...
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December 06, 2010
 
  NEF files vs. DNG files
Does anyone convert thier files to DNG? Currently I have not been doing so. I would like some feedback on the pros and cons of doing so.Thanks...
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September 23, 2010
 
  NEF files vs. DNG files
Does anyone convert their images from RAW, (in my case NEF files), to DNG?If so, what are the advantages of doing so? I have read several souces that I should be converting to DNG, but have not do...
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September 26, 2010
 
  HDR images
Is it possible to make an HDR (High Dynamic Range) image from one Raw image? Or do you need several images?...
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September 30, 2010
 
  PS7 and CS2 tools frozen
In both my Photoshop 7 and CS2, the Tools palette is frozen on the hand icon. Nothing else works, magnifier, cropping, lasso, paint tools, brushes, etc. In the Window menu, Tools are enabled. Anyon...
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September 24, 2010
 
  cds
I need to purchase some personalized cds for my business. I'd like them to have my logo on the front, does anyone know of a good place to order these?ThanksSherri...
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September 10, 2010
 
  Lighting
I really like using available light but I need to get an inexpensive light set for a photo shot. I want something that would be good to use every once in a while but don't want to put a lot of ...
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September 12, 2010
 
  is graffiti © ?
a friend would like me to take photo of them in front of a graffiti wall. the question I am wondering is: I concider the detailed graffiti as art, now in that.. does that mean that if I take photo...
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September 09, 2010
 
  Old School Light Meter and Flash
I was going through my grandpa's old photo equipment and found a great light meter and flash. I was wondering if anyone can direct me to some information on figuring out how I work this lightme...
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September 14, 2010
 
  Should I upgrade from my 10D
I'm considering upgrading my old 10D for a new 7D. What will the 7D do that the 10D won't? (Other than the video)I'm pleased with the 10D. If I don't upgrade I could buy my first L ...
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October 04, 2010
 
  Placing Copyright On Photos
Hello BetterPhoto Photographers. I have a couple of questions. I have Photoshop 7 and want to be able to place my copyright on my photos. I have tried using the help key but have had no luck. My ot...
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September 03, 2010
 
  Color space for Photoshop
I finally bought Photoshop CS5 and have it on my laptop and home PC. I have ventured into Bridge and now am starting ACR for my RAWS. I read that it is recommended to use Adobe RGB setting in my ...
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August 30, 2010
 
  Extension Tubes for Nikon D300
I have a Nikon D300 and a Tokina AT-X 100 PRO D AF 100mm f2.8 macro lense. I am interested in getting even closer to subjects and wondered what other options are there for this camera besides exten...
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August 31, 2010
 
  Good User-Friendly Editing Software?
I am looking for new editing software. Anyone have any suggestions on a reasonably priced user-friendly software program? I would like a lot of options but cannot afford some of the higher-priced o...
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September 21, 2010
 
  Camera Meter Calibration
I was checking the calibration of my camera's meter (Canon 30D), using the Sunny f/16 rule and found my meter showing a full stop (+1) overexposure. Settings were manual, av= f/16, tv= 1/100, ...
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August 19, 2010
 
  Are my photos sellable?
Hello, I was thinking about trying to sell some prints of my photos just as a supplement to my income, and to help pay for my hobby. I was wondering if someone could take a quick look at my gallery...
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August 20, 2010
 
  Best Way to Back Up my Photos
For the past 6-8 months, I've taken many thousands of photos (many for the BetterPhoto courses that I've taken). My images are all stored on our MAC desktop computer. What is the best way...
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August 27, 2010