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The article presents the author's views on the importance of props to photography. The author mentions about his printing process in which he employed his own assortment of crafted darkroom techniques. Topics discussed includes magic trick props used in photography and use of traditional material to create a sense of wonder and mystery.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses the shift of photographic process from original print to digital photography.

The article discusses the continued use of large format equipment and film in the digital age. It notes that a core group of photographers still rely on film for their artistic photographic endeavors and uses small, medium and large format cameras to capture images that become objects of art. The author cited reasons for his continued use of long format photography such as the ability of its equipment to capture details, a deeper understanding of photography and a more methodical process.

An interview is presented with the photographer Susan Dobson, focusing on her impact in the realm of analogue photography and the transition to digital photography. Topics include her use of a 4 by 5 old-fashioned camera, the transition from the darkroom to digital photography processing, and the relationship between consumer culture and natural culture. Also discussed is the importance of anxiety and desire as aspects of photography.

The article reviews several browser-based image editors, including FotoFlexer, Photoshop Express, and 4Splashup.

The author introduces the basic techniques to transform garden design images into photographs that look good in a professional portfolio. She describes how to employ the Adobe Photoshop software to open an image and to adjust the highlights, shadows and midtones of an image. She also explains how to use the Color Balance command, the Crop & Rotate tool, and the Hue/Saturation commands, and discusses how to apply digital sharpening.

The article focuses on the use of new high technology devices and analytic procedures in dating photographs. In 2006, photo collector Manfred Heiting pushed for urgent scientific dating due to worries that the enormous escalation in photo prices makes the market increasingly vulnerable to fraud. Also, crucial material, like old photo paper, is being lost in the rapid shift to digital photography.

The article describes the process in creating surreal scenes in photography. Surrealistic Scenes are just that they are surreal, possessing a dreamlike quality and they can be produced in Photoshop® from a photograph. Such scenes do not occur in the natural world. Colors are enhanced and the details are blurred as if looking at a scene through a fog.

In this article, the author shares his digital methods that allow him to use litho and line photographic techniques. According to the author, litho images normally have only pure black and white in the final print. He advises to use the PhotoShop® Threshold filter to convert the image to litho. The author describes the second technique by defining tone-line which is used for line art produced from a continuous tone original.

The article presents tips to achieve the best possible print quality for digital pictures. An inkjet printer that supports a very high print resolution, which is the measure of how many pixels can be printed on each square inch of paper, is recommended. Printers suitable for outputting superb photographs should have a maximum resolution of at least 300 pixels per inch (ppi) and 600ppi or higher is recommended. Many printing problems stem from improper settings, so the first thing one should do is to make sure the printer drivers are up-to-date.

Presents steps to digital monochrome prints from color photographs. Capturing an image; Image tweaking using Adobe Photoshop CS; Conversion of a color photograph into monochrome; Application of darkroom technique; Application of Black Point Compensation in the Convert to Profile command.

Provides tips on creating a digital landscape composite. Essentials in creating a landscape composite; Software used to enhance color saturation; Instructions for creating picture layers.

Provides information related to digital photography in the U.S. Techniques of working on the original image; Creation of separate layers for several several imaging tools; Advantages of creating separate layers.

Focuses on digital enhancement of photographs. Significance of digital enhancing in travel photography; Use of scanners to enhance photographs; Impact of proper lighting in recreating photographs.

The article presents information on digital photography. Digital photography was once favored by police departments for its cost and enhancement benefits, now more often confounding the justice system. The periodical Associated Press reports that digital courtroom evidence is now frequently challenged, especially when the word "enhancement" is whispered. Because digital images are mere bits of data, manipulating them is much easier than any potential darkroom trick with film. "What you can do in a darkroom is two percent of what Photoshop is capable of doing," says a former head of photography for State Farm Insurance. Forensic specialists worry more about unwitting errors introduced by poorly trained examiners than by intentional changes, which are quite rare. Concerns about the impeachability of digital photos are one reason many police departments have been hesitant to ditch film for crime scene photographs and forensic analysis. However, others point out newer software such as More Hits and recent versions of Photoshop can automatically log changes made to an image so the alterations can be reproduced by others.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for simulating digital wet processing in photography.

The article provides tips for scanning and repairing damaged photos using the Adobe Photoshop software. A scanner has a feature that calculates the picture's tonal range and allows for automatic adjustments. Minor dust can be automatically removed using specific functions and features of the Adobe including the filter which introduces blur to hide white spots. The Healing Brush may be used to get rid of big creases in the photo.

The article discusses ways on how to enhance a digital monochrome image before printing. The first step in correction is to open the levels palette and drag the black and white sliders to align with the darkest and lightest pixels in the image. Assess the image and work out a printing plan. Which parts need to be darkened and which parts lightened.

This article evaluates and compares photofinishing by stores or by online services for digital photographs. Twelve online services and in-store services at eight retail chains are assessed. Wal-Mart minilabs are evaluated as well as Kodak and Yahoo online processing. Speed, price, quality, performance, and features are evaluated.

The article responds to questions concerning the technical aspects of photography. Among the issues addressed are the possible harm to digital camera circuitry when using a Vivitar 285 electronic flash, processing a Kodak 400 Tri-X Pan film two stops higher at ISO 1600, and saving Kodachrome slides that show evidence of mold.

Discusses the methods on how to place images or photographs into computers. Dependence of the technique on how the image was captured; Possibility of having taken the picture using a conventional hmm camera of a digital camera; Need for film-based pictures to be digitized using a scanner to allow the digital data to transfer to the computer; Ability of the digital camera to electronically transfer its images direct to the computer or to another storage device unit; Types of commercially available scanners.

Features several photography equipment and cameras. 600mm f/4L Canon lens; Teleconverters for cameras; Digital cameras; Nikon D1x and Nikon SB-28 Speedlights in Photoflex LightDomes; Prints for photographs.

Compares hard-to-print negatives processed using digital and analog processors. Differences between optical and digital printers; Color balance; High contrast scenes; Sharpness; Variable print exposures.

Relates two stories about the effects of digital photography on photo-processing centers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Success of Kadair's; Closure of Total Photographics; Cost of a digital processor.

The article offers tips for young photographers on the technical skills need in digital photograph retouching with details on photograph filters, camera equipment and camera lights.

The article discusses the changes taken place in the field of photography including the technology and the types of photography. According to the author, the methods of photography has changed due to digitalization and requirements. It is suggested that photography is divided into modern, vintage, and customised versions.

This article features the operation of the Pictorial Print Division (PPD) of the Photographic Society of America (PSA). Divisions Vice President Jean Timmermeister recognized the contribution of the PPD to the process of photographic change. The division operates in a number of areas, including film photography, darkroom processing, digital imaging and commercial output.

The article addresses the procedures for printing from Photoshop in a Mac environment. It presents the preferred workflow, along with some notes regarding appropriate options, starting from the point where the image has been opened in Photoshop from Adobe Camera RAW. It provides a brief introduction to the newest image-optimization called Lightroom.

The article describes the specifications and applications of the Light Crafts' LightZone 2.0 program for editing photographs. Its ZoneMapper feature gives exacting control over the amount and location of contrast in the photo. The program treats RAW, JPEG and TIFF as equals and saves nondestructive edits as LZN files.

The article explains how to make adjustments in photo editing using both Serif PhotoPlus and Photoshop CS2. Click the duplicate layer to select it and apply a Gaussian Blur and blur it quite heavily. Adjust the Tolerance to control the amount of redness being removed, and the Blur Amount to expand the black area.

The article presents several problems and solutions on image capturing in photography. To prevent dark and low contrast shot, photographers should avoid bright background. Capturing the sun does not mean it should be in the middle of the frame. Placing it in the center of the frame makes an unbalanced composition. The sun is easy to move at the side of the frame through a Photoshop and employ noise reduction to smooth out the gain.

Provides tips on how to use the Web Photo Gallery software. Inclusion of the web page creation features; Importance of the software to customize text and color; Options to use the menu control to enhance the size and quality of images and thumbnail size.

Compares the advantages and disadvantages of digital and film cameras. Retail price of the cameras; Features of the digital camera that appeal to consumers; Processing cost for pictures taken using a digital device.

Provides tips and techniques for photography processing and improving the look of an ordinary portrait by making it a mask. Use of a black-and-white background for the pictures; Use of the Adobe Photoshop to edit and process pic

Discusses how to simulate night time in the post production of digital photographs in the U.S. Recommended software; Processes involved in generating night time effects; Implications on digital photography.

Presents guidelines in avoiding or minimizing the effect of exaggerated perspectives in architectural and panoramic photography. Tips on avoiding leaning vertical lines in photography; Advantage of using the Adobe Photoshop Elements digital image editing programs.

The article offers tips on photography, particularly getting a better picture outdoors. According to the article, better pictures are attained just by changing a few of the camera's default settings. The camera should be set to ISO 400, a good, all-around sensitivity. It also adds that the camera should be set to Fill Flash, to get better pictures. The result looks more natural and better exposed. The article also suggests setting it to the sRGB color space to achieve better pictures.

The article features several online photographic printing services including kodakgallery.com, dotphoto.com, snapfish.com, bonusprint.com, and foto.com and offers information on prices for individual prints and delivery charges.

This article explores the exposure compensation feature of cameras and offers several tips and fast rules about using this feature. Getting better exposures when taking digital snaps usually requires nothing than a trip to the menu for the exposure compensation feature. Even most point and shoot cameras have an exposure compensation feature that allows the user to over- or under-expose the reading taken by the camera. The exposure compensation feature is generally in one of two places: a button on the camera body or in one of the menus.

This article looks at the use of Jasc Paint Shop Pro 8 software to improve the quality of digital photographs. To select the main focal point, begin by opening a photo and making sure the Tools toolbar, Tool Options palette, and Layer palette are open. Save a master copy of this photo. In the Layer palette, right-click the Background Layer and click Duplicate. A new layer appears in the Layer palette. Double-click it, and in the Layer Properties dialog box, type an appropriate name in the Name field. Click OK. Next, choose the Freehand Selection Tool from the Tools toolbar. Select Smart Edge from the Selection Type drop-down menu in the Tool Options palette. In the Mode drop-down menu, select Replace; in the Feather field, type 0 to make a sharp distinction between the main object and the background; and in the Smoothing field, type 0 for a sharp edge around the object. Then, select the Anti-alias checkbox to produce a smooth-edged selection. Using the Freehand Selection Tool, click around the main object's outer edges. Upon reaching the starting point, double-click so the marquee appears. Choose Invert from the Selections menu to place a selection marquee around everything except the chosen object. From the Adjust menu, choose Blur and select Gaussian Blur. In the Gaussian Blur dialog box, type 4.00 in the Radius field and click OK.

Reviews digital photograph printers and viewers and provides buying tips. Advantages of a compact photo printer, including convenience and speed; How the dedicated compact photo printers produce lower quality photos than the best standard inkjet printers; Ranking of the top photo printers including the Hewlett-Packard Photosmart 375 and the Sony PictureStation; Description of digital photo viewers and their advantages and disadvantages; Consideration of the high price given their limitations.

Features several computer software for digital editing and processing photographs and images. ACDSee Power-Pack 7.0 which sort images in order of preference, by camera data or through personal categories and keywords; Jasc photo album; Kodak EasyShare program for organizing pictures; Studioline Photo 2.