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  Yellowstone in Winter
Hello, I'm trying to plan a vacation to YNP for photography in late January or February. I've spend a bit of time searching for info for access to YNP places to stay, places to shoot, etc. ...
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December 26, 2008
 
  Information on posing techniques
I have recently been asked to do an informal family portrait for my brother-in-law. I explained that I am not a professional photographer and also that my equipment is limited to an on-camera flash...
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January 23, 2009
 
  Location, location, location
Hey guys, Susan and I are hitting the road tomorrow for some fresh shots. We are wanting to go to east texas, does anyone have any suggestions that are 2 hours or less from Dallas? Thanks :)...
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December 13, 2008
 
  difference between slides and negatives
What is the difference between 35mm slides and negatives? I have 8mm slides that I would like to convert for a Christmas present and none of the converters that I looked at included 8mm. It only ...
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December 12, 2008
 
  Photoshop/Lightroom or Elements?
I'm finding myself jumping between my camera's editing software, and two other free websites offering an array of editing tools - but its all taking way to long and the images are affected ...
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December 09, 2008
 
  property release form
i took a night time picure of seattle, and the space needle is in the center of picture. my question is do I need a property release form from mayor of seattle or just the owner of the spaceneedle ...
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December 02, 2008
 
  property release form
i took a night time picure of seattle, and the space needle is in the center of picture. my question is do I need a property release form from mayor of seattle or just the owner of the spaceneedle ...
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December 01, 2008
 
  Mounting Metallic Prints
I'm printing 10 x 15 and 20 x 30 images on metallic paper, framing them (without a mat), and selling them as fine art for $250 - $500 (retail). I want to do the best job of mounting possible, ...
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December 09, 2008
 
  How to Get a Copyright Symbol
How do you create the copyright logo in Photoshop on a laptop/notebook computer that doesn't have the ten key pad? Thanks!...
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January 08, 2009
 
  How much do I need to charge?
I have been ask by an Insurance Agent to make some portraits of him for use on a billboard. He wants to view the proofs and choose one. I have to put the raw on a DVD and sign a Copyright Release. ...
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November 24, 2008
 
  Frames
I'm looking to make some 20 inch x 30 inch prints with a contemporary frame like these frames that Mpix offers at this URLhttp://www.mpix.com/Frames.phpx/bfltframeDoes anybody know of some webs...
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November 22, 2008
 
  Combining Color Temperatures
I am going to be purchasing additional lighting. I currently have two soft boxes that are continuous, tungsten, 2800K. Would it be a problem if the new lighting is either 3200K, or 5600K? And wha...
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November 12, 2008
 
  green printing
I'm looking for an online printer that uses recycled papers and vegetable-based inks. Know of anything like that? I've googled every combination of words I can think of, and I come up wit...
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November 25, 2008
 
  Suggested Color Temp of Studio Lights
I am looking to purchase continuous studio lighting. One of the many questions that I have: What is the suggested color temperature? Also, which is better, fluorescent or tungsten?Thanks!...
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October 28, 2008
 
  Travelling to Four Corners Region
I'm planning a trip that will include Chaco Canyon, Canyon de Chelly, Monument Valley and Mesa Verde. I'm doing a shoot for a cd cover and I need to get a model (cowboy and his horse) but d...
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October 29, 2008
 
  Lifestyle Photography
What exactly is Lifestyle Photography? I have heard this term a few times with no definite answer. Does the difinition differ from one person to the next, or is it more specific?...
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October 24, 2008
 
  Let's say a prayer
Let's say a prayer for all who are affected by the California wildfires. ...
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October 20, 2008
 
  Vendors for Personalized Calendars
We are in need of a high quality calendar printer for one print runs. We have used Shutterfly in the past, but our clients are requesting a high gloss, edge to edge image in a saddle stitched, ver...
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October 14, 2008
 
  Upload Photos
I have 597 photos from a wedding. Can I upload more than 50 photos at a time?...
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October 04, 2008
 
  PSCS3 and Linux
My Windows XP system crashed. I got it working again under Linux and one of the results was the loss of Photoshop. Before I try installing PSCS3 under Linux and Wine, I was wondering if anyone else...
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September 30, 2008