The continuing advances in digital photography make it possible for everyone to capture moments of their lives with more detail and accuracy than ever. Improvements in photo resolution and shutter speed make it easy for both professional photographers and beginners to take great pictures. And even if a photo is not perfect when it is taken, sophisticated editing software can transform it into a work of art.Experienced photographers say that timing is the most important factor for getting a good picture. There is only a small, limited opportunity to capture a great shot. Whether you are trying to get the perfect sunset photo or get a picture of the winners as they cross the finish line, you must have a good sense of timing and the intuition that lets you know exactly when to press that shutter button. It is this factor that makes photography an art form.Most people never quite realize the dream of getting a perfect shot. Maybe your picture is framed well, but the lighting is not quite right. Maybe you’ve got the lighting just right, but you forget to use the flash or red-eye reduction option. In cases like these, digital photography offers an excellent way to get just the look you want in a photo.Any picture you take with a digital camera can be edited to reach its full potential. Digital photos can be automatically enhanced to improve their color; they can be zoomed or cropped to their optimal size. And, of course, the red-eye reduction capability can improve any portrait. These editing options can all be completed within minutes, giving you the chance to have the most wonderful photos you’ve ever taken.With a good digital camera and photo editing software, you can accomplish great things. The capabilities built into your camera represent only the beginning of the editing potential. Software programs really help you make the most of the photos you have. You can use editing software to change the images in any way you desire.Local or online retailers can provide you with the equipment, software, and information you need to take great digital photos. When selecting a digital camera, you should be sure you buy one that has the features you need and want. You should look for a model that gives great pictures and that also has simple docking methods for downloading the photos from the camera to the printer or computer. Good photo editing software that will let you alter your digital pictures includes products like Kodak Picture, and Corel Photo Album.
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The Highest Form of Art to Some
An art fair is a great place to find up and coming artists. At many, the artists are vetted by gallery owners. Here the quality of the work may still vary wildly, but the artist has found at least one person to vouch for them. Other art fairs may be open to anyone willing to pay for a spot. With the advent of digital photography and desk top printing nearly anyone can become a vendor of their work.Regardless of the quality of the photograph, there are other issues of quality that should be reviewed or the purchased photograph may fade away in a year or so. Here, the patron is responsible for vetting the work him or herself. Here are a few tips when looking at photographs.First and foremost; do you like it? Don’t spend too much time analyzing why something is appealing. Maybe the rock looks like Aunt Annie’s backside; knowing that might ruin the warm fuzzy feeling. Art is personal. If it is a major investment, a second visit might be merited to make sure it wasn’t just the enchilada and margarita doing its magic.Once moved by the artwork, there are several questions that should be asked. Finding out the medium is important. Was the photograph taken with a digital or film camera? Here’s the key- if it’s not film, then it’s digital. If it’s digital then there are many different types of printers and many different types of paper that can be used. Up until several years ago most papers had a major issue with image fade. The quality of printers and papers has improved and now images can last from 15 to over 100 years in average use conditions. Is the photographer knowledgeable about paper and printers?This leads to several important questions. Is it a pigment based print or a dye based print? Pigment holds up better in light and is more durable. Dye-based prints don’t run or bleed as much if it gets wet. (There are some pigment based products that claim to be as resistant to running or bleeding as dye-based products.)What type of paper is the picture printed on. Often the ink or pigment is designed to work best with a specific paper and printer. These are issues the photographer should be well versed in. If he can’t coherently discuss the longevity issue, then think twice before buying.