Close-Up Inspiration Creative Close-Ups provides inspiration for any photographer interested in the world of close-up, or macro photography.  Harold Davis provides an incredible variety of close-up images that astound and inspire.  His  straight forward  and easy  to understand explanations make this book suitable for all skill levels.

Location, Location, Location Location may not be “everything” in photography.  Composition, focus,  exposure and a tack sharp image are still king.  When using images to tell a story – even “where I went on my last vacation” – knowing the images location makes a story come alive.

Consider Black and White Not every photo looks its best in color.  Some images just look better in black and white.  Similarly, some stories demand dramatic black and white images.  The drama and contrast of a snow or desert scene is often highlighted in black and white. Nik Software’s U Point® control points in Silver [...]

Digital Noise Tamed Digital noise is inherent in digital images, much like grain is inherent in film images.  Sometimes, digital noise can enhance the mood of the image, and helps set the stage for the story behind the image.  More often, however, noise distracts the viewer from the subject and the story.  If the noise [...]

For amateur and professional photographers, Lightroom 2 offers dynamic tools to organize, enhance and download photographs seamlessly in slideshows and websites.  Lightroom 2 does not provide the detailed functions present in Adobe Photoshop CS3 and CS4, yet Lightroom 2 seamlessly integrates with Photoshop. For this article, Lightroom 2 easily downloaded and operated on a Mac [...]