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  College Photography Programs
A lot of college Photography programs are being taught as part of studio fine art degrees programs. What I'm seeing show up at Better Photo seems a lot different than what is being pushed or en...
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December 05, 2004
 
  Scanning Slides onto a Disc
This question has to do with taking old slides and somehow getting them scanned and on to a disc?...
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December 09, 2004
 
  mounting larger > 11x14 photos
I have problems gatting larger photos to mount flat. I mount and mat them and they look okay. Then when the light shines on them I see waves and the photo is not flat. Does anyone have any suggesti...
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December 23, 2004
 
  Where do I find information on using filters?
Hi, I have just started out on photography. I would like to learn the basics of filters and their usage. Where can I find this kind of information ?...
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December 01, 2004
 
  Photoshop Technique
I have PhotoshopCS. I'm wondering if there is a technique for removing neutral tones from a black and white image. I want to remove "greys" leaving just the blacks and the whites on a layer. ...
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November 30, 2004
 
  Model release. Searching for.
Hi!I am looking for a model release, and an under 18 model release. One that is very easy to understand and read. Can somebody post it or provide a link? Thankyou,Thankyou..... ...
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January 23, 2005
 
  My Money!!!
I would like to know why you billed my Visa over a humdred dollars over a year ago for a book that you were going to send me and now you do not even respond to my mail!!!! I want my money credited ...
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January 21, 2005
 
  lens
WHICH LENS IS BETTER, SIGMA OR TAMRON FOR MY CANON ELAN 7N CAMERA. i'M THINKING ABOUT GETTING THE 28-200MM MACRO LENS FOR ALL AROUND PHOTOGRAPHY:pORTRAITS, WEDDINGS(GROUPS SHOTS) AND WILD LIFE....
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November 22, 2004
 
  Backgrounds for Portraits
What kind of backdrops are used in photo studios (like in the mall ... Picture People, Kinderfoto)? The white backdrop isn't muslin and it isn't vinyl. It kind of looks like paper, but it ...
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December 12, 2004
 
  Basic Lighting for Small Indoor Studio
What are a few pieces of studio equipment, especially lighting, I might start adding to my small home studio? I am on a budget and have to get things piece by piece. So what does anyone suggest I ...
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November 17, 2004
 
  Check this out
I loved this, thought I would share......http://members.aol.com/cuttyhunkRose/geese.html...
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November 13, 2004
 
  How do you get ahold of animal models?
I want to shoot models with snakes, tigers, monkeys, etc. I have no clue where one would find these animals and how much they cost to "rent". Thanks in advance to all the replies!-Tye Djinn...
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November 12, 2004
 
  Light Meter
Hi. My mother is an amateur photographer, and I was considering getting her a light meter for Christmas. I was wondering if you had any suggestions for one? She doesn't do anything fancy or s...
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November 16, 2004
 
  Understanding Exposure
Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson(revised edition)is a fabulous book.A must buy especially those who are new to the field of photography. I learned quite alot.He exlpains exposure simply....
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November 03, 2004
 
  differences
What Characteristics of a 35mm SLR make it different from the rest of the 35mm Family?...
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November 09, 2004
 
  Diffusers
I saw in the popular photography magazine the strobo-sock. Is this a good light diffuser instead of the portable reflectors. I'm looking for something for when I photograph weddings and portrai...
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October 30, 2004
 
  Photography Organizations
I've been receiving the popular photography magazine and I ran across an organization called "IFPO" International Freelance Photographer's Association and I was wondering if this was a Legi...
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November 17, 2004
 
  Shooting a fairly large group indoors with flash.
Help! I have been hired to shoot a high school reunion group shot. About 50 people. The pay is not great and I'm wondering if I can do it with my Canon 550EX flash alone or if I must rent li...
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November 07, 2004
 
  Which black and white film to buy?
I want to experiment with black and white film photography. I don't have a darkroom, but is there a black & white film which I can use that my local photo lab can develope without any probl...
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November 04, 2004
 
  ???'s from a 12 year old girl about photography
I want to be a photographer and I'm also do a report on it and need some help. Here are some of my ???'s. Whate are the hours?(For most photographers)What do you get paid? What kind of phot...
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October 26, 2004