Updated 08/30/21, & still relevant today! 02/02/2008 – Here is an excellent post at Paul Lester’s Blog entitled “Business Decisions: Selling Prints Online” …. I’ll let you read it, but basically he’s comparing different websites that allow you to sell your photos online. It’s well-researched – Paul has done his homework! I want to add some thoughts that popped into my mind while reading his post – I left the following as a comment on his site – read on…. _________________________________________ Paul, Great post, as usual! I’ve never had experience with the
Hello to all! I’d sure appreciate your input on this… I’m in the process of putting the finishing touches on an E-book and Video Series called “Photofinishing with Photoshop”. What instructional method works best for you – – An E-Book, A Video Series, or both? [poll=2] Thanks for your Vote! Cheers, John
Have you ever heard someone look at a print and say, “Oh, that’s digital”? Usually, that is not a compliment. So, what makes a color print a “good” color print, anyway? The process always starts with a well exposed and composed image. Remember, GIGO—garbage in, garbage out (see the last post). Learn how to properly use your camera or scanner. While Photoshop is a great tool for enhancement, it is not a “miracle program” for correcting poor photography. So what makes a good color print and how do we use the basics of Photoshop to achieve it? In my opinion,
Updated 08/30/21, & still relevant today! 03/29/07: “PHOTOSHOP” – the image conjures up in most people’s minds (including some who should know better) a “miracle cure” for all things photographic – just watch an episode of CSI on TV – they can take a postage stamp corner of crappy little cell phone camera output taken 100 yards away, and read the label on the perp’s clothes!! PULEEEEEEEZ! Give me a break! In reality, Photoshop is just a tool – a very powerful tool, but a tool, nonetheless. I think of it as my “digital enlarger” –
Updated 09/09/21, and still relevant today … ______________ Ah, Yes – Digital Imaging – Now you, the average Joe or Jane, can take the photographic process from conception to shooting to Photoshopping (since when did that become a verb?) to the final print … Such control! Such freedom! Such Artistic License! Piece of cake – or is it? Digital Photography presents a whole multitude of fantastic options and tools – The challenge is learning how best to use those options and tools without forgetting why we do this – to use your camera as
