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Monthly Archives: January 2011

White balance tip

White balance tip

A guy named BILL put this comment on the strobist website, I like to share that with our readers too because it is a quick and handy way to do it. I have to try this out to fully understand his point and to be able to apply it quick. ..>>..READ MORE..>>

Rosco Calcolor Kit 10X12

Rosco Calcolor Kit 10X12

A new kit from Rosco, the 10×12 gels that can produce any color you want. On sale at MPEX here. Calibrated color, by Rosco is a series of color effects lighting filters designed specifically to the spectral sensitivity of color film. The series includes the primary colors Blue, Green and ..>>..READ MORE..>>

The Flash Bus Tour 2011

The Flash Bus Tour 2011

The Flash Bus Tour 2011 with Joe McNally and David Hobby (Strobist) http://www.theflashbus.com Registration is now open Joe McNally http://www.joemcnally.com/blog/ David Hobby http://www.strobist.blogspot.com/ On Flikr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/theflashbus/ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/theflashbus THE FLASH TOUR Demonstrating the speed of light while rolling across the country at the speed of a moving bus, the ..>>..READ MORE..>>

A models right to retouch her photo

A models right to retouch her photo

SOURCE: http://www.modelinsider.com/forums/topic?id=1390 (Read the full article using the provided link) Some people claim she does not have the right to retouch here photo.That is false. If a model has not been explicitly forbidden by the photographer to retouch her pictures she can legally retouch copies of them. Once retouched, she ..>>..READ MORE..>>

Tips for Setting Up and Managing a Successful Photography Blog

Tips for Setting Up and Managing a Successful Photography Blog

This is a great article about why you would need a blog; Do I need a Blog? As a wedding and portrait photographer, I reckon you probably should. What better way to show off your most recent work, your photography adventures, your wonderful clients. But I have a website, I ..>>..READ MORE..>>

The China Connection

The China Connection

Some people asked me what to do when your order from China (specifically eBay) did not arrive within 6 weeks. I use eBay a lot for all kinds of photo-stuff like the RF-602 flash triggers from YongNuo (http://stores.ebay.com/hkyongnuophotoequipment) but lately the transfer of goods between China and other country’s has ..>>..READ MORE..>>

Nikon CLS Practical guide

Nikon CLS Practical guide

Flash photography is a pretty complex subject, and you have to study it a while to understand it. It is also a very rewarding subject and leads to much better pictures in many situations. The first concept to wrap your head around is that when you take a flash picture ..>>..READ MORE..>>

Strobist flashlist

Strobist flashlist

I found a great spreadsheet that compares a lot of  flashes, studio lights, triggers, white balance devices and has a ton of links. I do not know who the owner is (Will try to find out.) It was made with google docs. Really worth a look, it is fairly up ..>>..READ MORE..>>

Cactus v5 triggers

Cactus v5 triggers

Soon to be released by GadgetInfinity the new triggers Cactus V5 Duo (Transceivers can act as transmitter or receiver) One V5 unit can function as a Flash/Strobe radio trigger transmitter Flash/Strobe radio trigger receiver Wireless remote trigger for a camera Safe-sync hot shoe adapter for high-voltage flashes Flash stand This ..>>..READ MORE..>>

Project52

Project52

One year – 52 weeks of assignments, critiques, discussions and more. The goal is to prepare the emerging shooter to be a working professional through a comprehensive, synergistic approach. If you want to shift your focus into professional photography then this is your opportunity. Don Giannatti (from Lighting Essentials), a ..>>..READ MORE..>>

Speedliters handbook Review

Speedliters handbook Review

New from Syl Arena The Speedliter’s Handbook Review 1/6/2011 A MUST HAVE BOOK! Syl did an OUTSTANDING job with his new book. It is full of  information about using your speedlights off camera. He left nothing out and explains everything with humor and in easy to read articles. I was ..>>..READ MORE..>>