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5 Things To Do When Entering A Photography Competition

Emma Butler — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:40:03 +0000

5 Things To Do When Entering A Photography Competition

With so many photography competitions out there, it can feel a little overwhelming to know where to submit your work and get started. Some people feel discouraged by the sheer volume of applicants. Don’t let this set you back, if you are new to competitions, there is a growth process, or a healthy ladder to climb

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Tripod Flexibility in the Outdoors

Emma Butler — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:30:57 +0000

Tripod Flexibility in the Outdoors

Cameras with inbuilt image stabilizers are increasing effective, but for optimum stability and noise prevention one needs a good tripod. My first tripod cost me thirty dollars. Needless to say, it was secondhand and fell apart during its second run. I later opted for a sturdier, more expensive tripod and have never had to replace it. Recently, however, I have researched a few varieties of tripod on the market and there is a lot more out there than simply a stand with three legs

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Developing Corporate Identity Materials

Tara Hornor — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:00:30 +0000

Developing Corporate Identity Materials

Corporate identity materials are critical to establishing a clear brand for any organization. In this article we will explore one process for developing a complete brand from scratch and the resulting corporate identity materials. The “brand” concept revolves around a simple theory – humans create categories because we have too much to try to remember.�

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10 Things to Look for in a Photography Course

Emma Butler — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:57:56 +0000

10 Things to Look for in a Photography Course

Black, red, orange…enter the color spectrum and into focus. Though there is nothing more satisfying than watching film develop in the dark room, most of us in the digital age simply press the play button and hold up the camera to examine the image in the view finder. The problem remains the same: Why didn’t the photograph come out as I expected?

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Beating the logo Blues

Jeanne Bowyer — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:53:02 +0000

Beating the logo Blues

How to think outside the box and come up with original logo designs for clients

Designing logos is a really inventive way to make a living, or at least a partial living if you’re a wide ranging graphic designer. Each design is different and the design process can be really variable; after all, you and the client are trying to come to a consensus on an important first impression. Essentially, you’re trying to bottle the essence of a company and the personalities of its most important constituents all at the same time

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How to make iPad portfolio

Michael Garmahis — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:17:10 +0000

How to make iPad portfolio

iPad is great tool for showcasing your work: it has screen of outstanding quality, it’s highly portable and it’s fun to use. You can use iPad to showcase works from your portfolio as a photographer, designer, digital artist. There are several paid apps for iPad which helps you to make your portfolio but you can make it for free using default Photos app. In this post I’ll provide some tips on how to make your iPad portfolio more organized, better looking and save you time

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How to protect your images online

Henry Langam — Fri, 13 May 2011 13:52:44 +0000

How to protect your images online

Every image that photographers or graphic designers create matters a lot for them. These photos are their piece and in every piece, it represents their selves. Hence, if someone stole their piece, then they have stolen the identity and personality of the artist as well. That might be the reason why photographers and graphic designers especially the professionals tend to be worried about their piece uploaded on-line to be stolen by someone else and use it for something without having any compensation at the artist’s end. Here are some tips on how to protect your images on the Internet from potential thieves

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How to build strong portfolio

Ana-Gabriela Stroe — Tue, 10 May 2011 17:58:30 +0000

How to build strong portfolio

A portfolio is a collection of projects and achievements that are supposed to be the clear reflection of your skills, activities and interests. Portfolios are used for securing jobs in many areas nowadays. Regardless the field of specialization, the main purpose of the portfolio is to be able to display a strong, unified body of work that can represent you properly. Here is a short guide that can be followed by all professionals seeking advice on building a portfolio, especially creatives and freelancers

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5 rule of thirds photography tips

Emma Butler — Sat, 07 May 2011 14:59:49 +0000

5 rule of thirds photography tips

Rule of thirds when used properly can help you greatly improve your photography. The first thing you learn when doing any visual art is the rule of thirds. It is the first thing to master when thinking of composition. It is a mathematical formula that enables you to create two dimensional eye candy. It applies to photography as much as it applies to graphics, fine art painting and even film. How to create more tension, synergy and interest in your subject matter?

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How to choose lenses for your camera

Emma Butler — Thu, 05 May 2011 19:35:27 +0000

How to choose lenses for your camera

My love for photography and my need to find the best possible deal led me to Tokyo’s Shinjuku district. One morning I wondered around, looking up all the time, stumbling through the signs in Kanji and Katakana. I finally made out the second hand camera store I had found on the net. I skipped through the entrance, into the lift, up 6 floors and into a jumble of hardware: mostly Nikon, Canon, Minolta and Lieca. I made my way through the camera bodies, found myself in the lens section and thought ‘Where do I start in this jungle of unwanted goods?’. Here are some things to consider before you hit the jumble sale. (You should also check our 5 must have lenses for photographers

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6 tips to improve yourself as a designer

Ana-Gabriela Stroe — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:18:54 +0000

6 tips to improve yourself as a designer

As a designer, your learning process should never truly stop. In order to keep up with constant changes in this domain of graphic design, you should always be open to new things and have the desire to grow, to develop your skills. The biggest mistake as a graphic designer is to stagnate, instead of trying to constantly develop yourself professionally. Here are a few useful tips that will help you improve yourself as a designer and become at the top of your game

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5 useful tips for building visual identities

Ana-Gabriela Stroe — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:02:54 +0000

5 useful tips for building visual identities

Society is becoming more and more visual, so design is increasingly important nowadays. One of the most important jobs of designers is to shape identities and create memorable experiences. New identities for various kinds of companies are built all the time, but just some of them are strong enough to remain consistent. Below you will find a few wise tips that will help you build strong, lasting brands. Just remember one thing: branding is not a synonym for “marketing”. You should look at it as a means of explaining who the respective company really is and conveying that essence of them to the broad audience, through relevant visual support

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5 efficient ways to fight inspiration blocks

Ana-Gabriela Stroe — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:18:54 +0000

5 efficient ways to fight inspiration blocks

Inspiration blocks also known as creative blocks are every designer’s nightmare. One of the worst parts about them is that they come with no warnings. The feeling is familiar for most people: blankness takes over, your mind just isn’t in the right place and you can’t find any creative ideas no matter how hard you try. Whether you’re struggling to overcome such a block or you just want to prevent it, here are some tips that will help you function at your full creative potential.

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7 tips to improve your designer’s workspace

Ana-Gabriela Stroe — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 13:52:08 +0000

7 tips to improve your designer’s workspace

As a designer, you naturally spend a lot of time in front of your desk. The first time you see your workspace each day you should have a good emotional response, because it represents you as a person .Not feeling that excited about your workspace? Well let’s give it a try at improving it. It doesn’t take as much effort as you think, and it surely pays off. There are several things you can do to start feeling happier with your workspace. This will also positively affect your productivity, so you’re killing two rabbits with one bullet. Here are some tips I hope you will find helpful

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How to choose WordPress theme

Almagreta — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:57:47 +0000

How to choose WordPress theme

Choosing the right WordPress theme for your blog is a hard decision when there’s tons of free and premium nice looking WordPress themes. If you care about long term benefits for your site you should spend some time putting a list of criteria which will help you to choose the right WordPress theme. The ideal WordPress theme will help your readers to focus on content and they would not click the back button once they see your blog’s appearance. With these tips, we hope that choosing the right WordPress theme will become just that much easier.

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