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Photography 101 Part 1 Equipment
By Kelly Paal

If you really want to learn photography the first thing you need is a good affordable and reliable camera. It must, and I repeat must, be able to shoot in fully manual and fully auto focus modes. (This leaves out any digital cameras on the market right now, sorry.)...


Photography 101 Part 2 Composition
By Kelly Paal

Now that you are beginning to understand how your camera works you can begin to understand basic composition. I know that many people that I've talked to think that photography is just pointing your camera and taking a photo but it's more than that. After you understand how your equipment works you can begin to get into the real art of photography and that art is called composition....


Photography 101 Part 3 Content
By Kelly Paal

Even if you feel that you already know what kind of photography you like to do, it's always a good idea to try your talent at different aspects of photography. Pictorial, this is a general term but it applies to any photographer who's goal is simply to create beautiful photos....


Using Black and White Film
By Kelly Paal

It's hard to find sometimes but it's making a resurgence, black and white film. If you've never used this film now is the time to try it out. Here are some tips to using b&w film and what you can expect from the results....


Using Film Speeds Effectively
By Kelly Paal

So you have this great new camera. Now you're standing in front of a display of more film than you've ever seen. All you want to do is take some great family photos but you don't know where to start. Here's short guide to help you get started....


Better Photos with Your Digital Camera
By Kelly Paal

Everyone has a digital camera today and we all take a lot of photos. But if your photos still have trees coming out of your father's head, mom has red eye, and your beloved pet is never facing the camera then here are some tips to help you take better photos....


Basic Studio Lighting Set Up
By Kelly Paal

Interested in portrait photography? Well if you can afford three umbrella lights I can tell you how to set up a basic studio lighting configuration. It won't guarantee perfect photos but it will get you started. (This file was created in wordperfect and may not load correctly when opened in another program.)...