Historical Photography Techniques

Photography has had a long but constantly developing history. Its uses have evolved right along with the technologies, giving us motion pictures, family photo albums, photo journalism and streaming video. First Efforts French inventor Joseph Nicephore Niepce used a camera obscura and a pewter plate coated with bitumen of Judeato in 1826 to invent the first photos. He burned a permanent image onto the plate, though it took eight hours of exposure....

How to Manage Color With Apple ColorSync

How to Manage Color With Apple ColorSync. Apple's OS-X operating system offers a number of ways to manage color on your Mac. ColorSync is an Apple utility that has been around for years and is really designed for users who have some knowledge of color and color management. However, there are some features that can be used by novices as well. If you plan to manage color on your computer, it is important you have some knowledge of color and color profiles....

How to Develop My Own Film for the First Time

Most photographers at some point in time will process their own film at home. Processing film is all about time and temperature. If you have the right film, in the right chemical at the right temperature then it will be developed correctly. Processing black and white film at home is the easiest and usually the first place to start. Color film and slide film have a few more steps in the process and the chemicals used are more toxic, requiring...

Photo Rag Printing Tips

Photo rag is digital printing paper that is 100 percent cotton. It is used by professional and fine art photographers who want to create images that will maintain their quality for decades or more. When using photo rag paper, there are many options to consider that will affect the longevity of the print, and define the photographer's style. Coating Photo rag paper has a coating which helps to create a wide range of contrast and colors. Make...

How to Repair Multicolor Lens Flares in Aperture Photos

Light bouncing off the inside of a lens causes lens flare. A bright light source pointed into the lens produces visible flare. Light shining evenly across an image produces glare. Sometimes these effects are desirable as in the photo of the plants to the left. Avoid unwanted lens flare effects by moving the subject or camera away from the light source or using attachments to change the angle of the light such as a lens hood or polarizing filter....