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The article discusses the standards for framing photographic prints for museums. Topics include the importance of acid free, lignin free, and buffered mountboard as well as the three standard mountboards including Cotton Museum, Conservation, and Standard, why ultraviolet protective glass and blue wool scale measurement for photograph preservation, and how to use scavengers such as RIBS foil and gummed paper tape.

The article presents several display options for photographs. It is said that display selection will be based on the aesthetics of the photographer and the buyers of the photographs. It notes that a print with simple matting and framing continues to be in style while Eric Luden of Digital Silver Imaging recommends frameless and matless displays for photographers seeking affordability. It mentions that printing and finishing services provider BumbleJax offers alternative bamboo mounts.

Deals with computerized manipulation of photographs. Process of manipulating photographs through computers; Application of computer software in the manipulation of photographs; How manipulation of photographs affect the reality.

Explains the Davidhazy Phoenix Process, a photography technique which enables photographers to make take-offs of the original image that often have much more visual appeal and impact than the original photograph. Equipment and materials required; Procedure.

The article offers tips for editing photographs on Mac computers. Originals should be preserved and editing should only be done on a copy because the original can be used later. Folders and filenames should be renamed once imported to the computer in order to make more sense. Nondestructive editing offered by some programs can also be used to allow users to undo changes to photos at any time.

Presents guidelines in enlarging and framing photographs for use as display pieces. Enlargement of photographs through a professional photo laboratory or through the use of Kodak Create-A-Print enlargement machine; Features of the enlargement machine; Use of standard commercial frames or prefabricated framing pieces in mounting photographs; Techniques; Displaying photographs in television. INSET: Display your photos on TV, by A.G..

The article discusses the method of digital photography using Photoshop Elements. It explores the quick and easy way of applying the basic principles of Photoshop tools, including the mode for repairing burnouts, creating patch, and finishing. Moreover, a picture depicting the basic application of such tools.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for resizing a photo image in preparation for printing.

The article reports on the techniques used by professional photojournalists in getting rid of unwanted objects in photographs. According to the article, the Clone Stamp Tool is a successful device utilized by photographers in covering small areas and copying irregular patterns, and they are also using short mouse movements to reverse mistakes easier. It also asserts the value of knowing the basic editing principle, which is to not make any alterations on a picture but only add-ons.

Provides information on the frames that can be created in the Adobe Photoshop program. Vignette frame; Brush stroke frame; Polaroid-style frame.

Explains a photography technique that can produce panoramic photographs without using a panoramic camera or special equipment. Features of the QuickStitch digital program from Enroute Imaging; Procedure.

Suggests that a black border can make a black-and-white photograph attractive. Technique for making various sizes of prints with black borders; Equipment and materials required.

Looks at several frames for displaying family photographs. `Mosaic' by Steven Ford and David Forlano of City Zen Cane; `Riverdale' by Modulus; `Moon and Stars' by Eric Zap Designs; `Twig and Tile' by Joan Patton of Sumac Studios; More.

The article reports on the utilization of Cactus System 6 by photographer Jody Dole to produce digital prints. To share the system's potential, Dole formed Mesa Digital Communications. He states that it was developed for signage and architectural applications. He adds that one of its great advantage is its speed which makes prints much cheaper to produce. He cites that a 30x40-inch Iris print can take over an hour to make, but the system print the same size takes about 11 minutes.

The article previews the Wallee Connect Lite Mounting System from Tether Tools, which allows the user to mount a tablet computer to a light stand or other support.

The article presents information on the facility offered by the web site megaprint.com to print an enlarged family photograph for display in the living room.

The article presents tips on how to photograph the driver of a moving car including slightly depleting the tires, plan the travel direction, and tow the car.

The article offers tips in sharpening photographs using either of the two computer software, the Photoshop and TheGrimp. Moreover, overview of some settings to be considered when fixing an out-of-focus photo is given, including the amount of contrast, the radius, and the threshold. Moreover, other options for sharpening photos in Photoshop is also mentioned, which include the High Pass filter and Focus Magic filter.

The article offers suggestions on how to take photographs about the nature while at home. It advices to focus on the small details of the nature, instead of thinking about grand scenic and expansive views. It also proposes to look for subjects that are isolated against the sky or ground and open the mind into abstracts. Moreover, it suggests to use long focal lengths for narrow angle of view and wide aperture for selective focus.

The article offers tips for capturing better digital photographs. A camera measures the light each time it snaps a picture, setting the color balance so all colors in a scene look accurate. If photos seem too blue or too red, the white balance may be out of setting. One way to obtain accurate colors is to set the white balance by hand before taking the shot. Another option is to tweak the colors afterward through an image editing program. One can improve most photos by using the Levels or Histogram control in the photo editor.

This article announces that the winning print for March 2006 is Seaman Mervyn, by Martin Bruce. Diane Robertson, the judge for the contest, said the composition of Bruce's print is exceptional with the tight cropping and the dark story it has to tell by the lighting. She said the print met the straight criteria of all the dimensions by the critique.

The article reports that the White Plains Youth Bureau and the Westchester Arts Council in New York has joined to offer high school students with an opportunity to learn all aspects of photojournalism. The students take and edit photographs with the latest technologies to conceptualizing and mounting a large-scale public exhibition. The projects has been supported by several giant companies and government agencies.

Presents several solutions to reduce a collection of picture frames, albums and loose photos. Conversion of photos into computer files through the use of a scanner; Recording of photos on compact discs or digital video discs; Online services that organize and archive film or photos.

Presents several alternatives for traditional frames in displaying photographs. Glass bookends or coffee tables with glass-covered shadow box tops; Snack or drink trays; Windows or doorways with photo garlands.

Answers a question on the proper option for transforming filmed images into a digital file like Apple's software iMovie. Functionality of the software; Benefits from photo shops; Disadvantages of using traditional processing and scanning. INSET: Editor's Pick.

Reports on the controversy caused by the University of Wisconsin's alteration of a photo on a brochure cover by inserting an Afro-American student in a crowd of football fans in Madison, Wisconsin. Reason for the alteration; Selection of photograph for the brochure; Implication of the photograph.

Focuses on the commemorative stamps which featured photos that have been improved through airbrush work. How the photo of artist Jackson Pollock was airbrushed to delete the cigar that was in his mouth; Information on a study of photographic falsificationism; What the smokers depicted on the postage stamps have in common.

Presents instructions on how to cut a mat for photographs. Aim to protect photograph from condensation-prone glass; Equipments; Setting of cutter blades; Use of print clamps; Protection of work surface; Measurements.

The article shares tips and techniques related to garment photography. It explains that a good photograph can reduce the number of words needed in describing a piece of writing. The article also presents tips and techniques in using photographs to produce a high-quality image. It discusses the importance of cleanliness of the photograph being displayed. Other important points that need to observe in using photograph are also discussed.

The article reports that Blackmagic Design has started a major upgrade for DaVince Resolve 11 that includes major improvements in online editing and context-sensitive trimming, onset file cloning and photographer-style color-grading tools.

The article reflects the author's views on the difficulties of trimming a 8-1/2x11 paper résumé to fit the back of an 8x10 headshot. It reports the author's fret at the process of trimming and stapling whenever he has to apply for a new audition. It argues that the ordeal consistently causes papercuts on the hands and suggests that the headshots should be made into the size of 8-1/2x11. It satirizes the process by asking for a petition against it and stopping the useless injuries.

This article evaluates products related to photography including Camera Armor camera skins from OmegaSatter, the Permacolor RAYZor cast-vinyl overlaminate from MACtac and the BlackTac pressure-sensitive mounting adhesive from Drytac.

Answers a question about photograph editing for magazine layouts. Information on who is responsible for cropping; Reasons for cropping; Suggestions for photo editing.

Presents two unedited images of the pictures which won the 2000 Monthly News Clip Contest of the `News Photographer' magazine. How the photographs were cropped for the April and March 2000 issues; Description of the photographs; Quotation about photograph editing.