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

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  How To Get Good Pictures of Black Dogs
How can I get good pictures of black dogs? Some I have taken turn out a little washed out....
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May 07, 2002
 
  How to get computer to recognize digital camera
I have a brand new Olympus D-230 digital camera and an IBM computer with ME software. The computer does not let the camera be recognized! I have all the plugs, but keep getting error messages. Any ...
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April 30, 2002
 
  Transferring Images to Fabric
I've been looking for the answer that I can't seem to find anywhere. How do I transfer my own images onto fabric (like hankies or other soft materials)? I want the images to be able to be w...
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April 26, 2002
 
  How To Store Film
I was just wondering what is the best way to store film. One of my good friends just told me to keep it in the fridge. Is that really the best place for it?...
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April 27, 2002
 
  EXIF Header
How do I find out what is contained in my EXIF Header?...
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April 26, 2002
 
  How to Keep Two Objects in Focus
I am just a newbie!!! I am having trouble trying to keep two objects in focus. Example: with my wife standing on the Golden Gate and San Francisco in the background, the camera will focus on only o...
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June 13, 2003
 
  Joining Reuters or AP
I would like to join a company like Reuters or the AP as a freelance photographer. Can anyone tell me what I have to do to make this possible.Thank you...
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May 07, 2002
 
  How to use Infrared film
I am a b/w photograper looking to try infrared film. If anyone out there uses this, I am looking for any feedback or pointers, as I understand using this kind of film is a challenge.Thanks,JUlie K...
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April 26, 2002
 
  black and white film
okay, I'm kinda new to this whole thing of "capturing life forever" if you know what I mean. I would really like to give some of my pics. of nature a more dramatic effect by using black and wh...
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April 25, 2002
 
  Saving photos in video format
is there a way to convert photographs to a video format without actually pointing a video camera at the photo?? I am trying to put together a movie for my parents 50th aniversary, and I want to in...
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April 23, 2002
 
  Setting up a Simple Studio & Telephoto Lenses
First of all I'm wanting to set up a simple portrait studio and wondering where to start. I also am looking into getting a telephoto zoom lens under $500-600 and need some advice as to what be...
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April 23, 2002
 
  Grainy Black and White
I would like to take black and white pictures in day time and also at night without a flash. The effect for both has to be on the grainy side. What film do you recommend? Also, what shutter speed ...
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May 07, 2002
 
  How to Cut and Paste a Human Figure's Shape?
I want to know how do I cut a human figure from a picture to paste it in another new one. I want to cut it following the most exact shape of the person to cut. ...
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April 23, 2002
 
  pics of a scene from a far,turn into one big pic.
I have seen people that take say...30 pictures of a landscape scene, a beach, for instance taking small pictures from side to side and then spread them all out on top of each other and line them up...
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April 21, 2002
 
  How to Get Pro Looking Pics of People
i just started putting together this magazine, but I need good - no great! - pictures of people. However, I've never taken photography classes and my pictures are not coming out all that great!...
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April 23, 2002
 
  using AE & FE compensation
I am using Canon Eos 50e with speedlite 550 ex. I learned that there is such thing as flash exposure compensation & Exposure compensation thing. I do not know how to use it. When I try to use i...
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April 19, 2002
 
  Where Is This Place?
I have two questions:1. I have a place that I took several pictures of and would like to know more about the site. It is in southern Utah along I-70, I believe. I was not watching close enough to ...
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April 24, 2002
 
  using add-on lenses
I just purchased some add-on lenses for my Kodak DX3500,a close up and a wide angle.I'd like more information on when and how to use them for better pictures...
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April 17, 2002
 
  Shooting Daylight Interiors
I want to shoot interiors. I've used hot lights,(too direct); monolights at night, (too many dark corners, and dark windows); monolights--daytime, still dark corners with blown out windows or n...
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April 17, 2002
 
  Capturing Motion of People
I am trying to capture kicks and punches being thrown during my child's karate lessons. Everytime I snap the button, the action is over before it registers the motion. What do I need to do to...
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April 27, 2002