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Ok, so by now we have a good basic understanding of how to take better pictures. This will be our last lesson. So our last lesson will just be a few tips on developing good camera/film handling habits. Cleaning your camera lens~~~ One of the most important factors in getting sharp, clear...

It's summer time, so we are probably traveling. Whether it be in a car, or plane, we need to becareful with our film and cameras. Heat is the number one enemy of film so keep it cool. The side of your film box reccomends you store it below 75 degrees. The worst place to keep your film is in a...

Taking Holiday Portraits? Lighten Up! Taking great portrait shots isn't hard, as long as you take your time. Always stop to consider the setting before you position your subject and start shooting. Look at the ambient lighting and decide how to take advantage of it. Soft lighting generally is...

Get Down to Your Pet's Level Often, people make the mistake of photographing their pets while standing -- and end up with plenty of shots of the top of a furry head, but not much else. Your pet probably is much shorter than you are. Don't be shy about sitting, kneeling, or even lying down on...

Kids Make Great Subjects There's no doubt that kids make the best subjects for photography. They're cute, adorable and spontaneous. They also make the worst subjects mostly because they're easily bored. For great pictures of your children with minimal grief, follow these tips: Think candid...

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I found this info, edited it so we can understand it, in one of my magazines, please forgive any typo's. I thought this was a great article. Which Camera is right for you? What kind of camera should you use to...

The Red Eye Problem: Red-eye is caused by the camera photographing a reflection of the back of a subject's eye. Because the pupil dialates for darkness, people with large eyes, or in dark areas are particularly vulnerable. Most cameras sold now have a red-eye reduction function that works...

With today's automatic cameras almost anyone can produce a sharp, well-exposed image. The key to taking above average pictures is how you compose your images. The tips below will help you create eye-catching photos—and transform your photos from mere snapshots into works of art. Examples can be...

When to Use the Flash: It is important to remember that most flashes on lens-shutter(automatic) cameras are only powerful to about 15 feet. This means that if the subject of your photo is more than 15 feet away, you would be better off not using the flash since the flash being on will only...

Film Speed: For 35mm cameras, color print film speeds are generally 100, 200, and 400. For general use, 200 speed will probably yield the best results. For lesser light situations, or events where you attempt to freeze action, 400 speed or even higher (higher speeds are available, but check...

Hi all! I got this idea from another message board and thought it may help us all. I have been searching the internet and found a couple of really helpful sites, so pretty much all of the info has been taken from www.smartdraw.com/resourc...ctures.htm and www.kodak.com/US/en/nav/takingPics.shtml...