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http://www.travelingphotographer.com/
Bruce Lovelace, also known as The Traveling Photographer is a professional photographer located in New Jersey. With over 30 years experience specializing
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Dec 21, 2011
Easy Canvas Prints
Easy Canvas Prints. The simple way to turn your photo into a work of art.
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Dec 3, 2011
Digital Camera Comparison: Basic Digital Camera Information Covering The Types of Digital Cameras Available Today.
A brief digital camera comparison covering digital cameras from small camera phones to the professional DSLR.
Nov 25, 2011
Can the Sony HX100v be used by beginners for selling images on stock sites?
Can the Sony HX100v be used by beginners for selling images on stock sites? Does the Sony HX100v have the capabilities of taking professional like photographs?
Nov 20, 2011
HDR Photography
HDR Photography Understanding High Dynamic Range Photography and How to Create Stunning HDR Images.
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Nov 15, 2011
Adobe Announces 50% off of Lightroom 3 until November 19th.
Nov 11, 2011
AcdSee Pro 4 Photo Management Software Review
ACDSee Pro 4 is a powerful and easy to use photo managment software designed to speed up your digital workflow process.
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Oct 31, 2011
Smartfish Ergonomic Mouse Review
The Smartfish Ergonomic Mouse...finally a better mouse has been made!
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Oct 29, 2011
Sony SLT-A77 Review
Sony SLT-A77...Could this be the best APS-C Camera Yet?
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Oct 16, 2011
Sony DSC-HX100V Quick Review
Sony DSC-HX100V...the latest in super zoom digital cameras from Sony!
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Oct 15, 2011
How can I take pictures while sitting in the stands when there is a fence, without letting the fence spoil the image?
I will be using my Sony HX100V at a high zoom setting and my F-stop will be 5 or above. Thank You! Answer: Unfortunately there is no magic fix or easy
Oct 15, 2011
Can you add a fisheye lens to the Nikon P500 and does that camera have a manual focus option?
The Nikon Coolpix P500 looks like a great camera to suit my needs. However I wanted to know if you can add different lenses such as a fish eye? And also
Oct 14, 2011
What does it mean when a camera indicates 4 mega pixels or 8 mega pixels?
Please tell me the answer before Friday, October 14th. -I am 11 years old!!!!! Elise Answer: Elise The number of megapixels a digital camera has is
Oct 11, 2011
Adobe Announces 50% off of Lightroom 3, October 11th Only!
Adobe is having a one day only sale on Lightroom 3! Today, October 11, 2011 you can get Lightroom for half price. This would make a great gift for a photographer or be a great time to save on one of the best photo editing and organizing software programs on the market.
Today only - Get 50% off Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3. Offer ends October 11, 2011.
Oct 4, 2011
Adobe Announces 20% Sale on Upgrades to CS5.5 Versions of its Software!
Adobe has just announced a 20% sale when upgrading to the CS5 version of your favorite Adobe software. Photoshop CS5.5 has some excellent new features so if you have not already upgraded now is the time to take advantage of a great price.
Some of the newer features include Content Aware Fill that allows you to easily delete an unwanted object from your photo and Content Aware Scaling that allows you to change the image dimensions without distorting key elements, such as people, etc.
It also features improved selection tools to make masking complex objects easier.
Upgrade and save 20%. Ends 23 Nov.
Sep 28, 2011
Sony Alpha SLT-A77 Now In Stock!
DigitalRev.com, the online camera superstore now has the amazing Sony SLT-A77 Camera in stock!
This latest "Translucent Mirror" Sony camera features a 24.3 megapixel, APS-C image sensor and is able to capture up to 12 frames per second, making it the fastest camera on the market to date.
Already receiving high marks from reviewers the Sony SLT-A77 has been called the "King of the APS-C DSLR's" by Popular Photography Magazine.
DigitalRev.com has the Sony SLT-A77 In Stock Now! The A77 with 24.3 Megapixels, 12fps, 19-point AF system, and much more!
Sep 18, 2011
Canon Powershot SX30 IS Quick Review
Canon Powershot SX30 IS...With its 35X Optical Zoom is this the King of the Super Zoom Cameras?
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Sep 17, 2011
Nikon Coolpix S9100 Quick Review
Nikon Coolpix S9100...a compact point and shoot camera on steroids
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Sep 16, 2011
Best Digital Photography Magazines
Looking for the best digital photography magazines?...Here are reviews of some great photography magazines.
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Sep 16, 2011
Backyard Bird Photography...Photography Fun Close To Home!
Backyard bird photography tips and resources.
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Sep 14, 2011
How Can I add a clear filter to my Sony DSC-HX100V?
I am looking to put a clear filter on to protect the lens, but I can’t find the size or length to get. Please help! Answer: The reason you cannot find
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Sep 13, 2011
Best Buy Announces a Special Midnight Sale!
BestBuy.com has just announced a new Midnight Sale, beginning tonight at midnight EST until 8 a.m. EST Wednesday (9/14) morning. This special sales event will feature great deals on computers, home theater, gaming, and more! But hurry, these online-only sale prices will be available for a short period of time, while supplies last!
Midnight Sale, Online Only, Starts Midnight Through 8 a.m. EST on Wednesday (9/14).
Sep 8, 2011
Question about lens adapters
Hey, I am Luigi, I am just planning to buy a Sony DSC-HX100V camera. I saw some sellers having lens adapters for this, and other non-interchangeable
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Sep 8, 2011
Question about Sony DSC-HX100V
I have a question about the 10 fps burst mode on the Sony DSC-HX100V. Are you able to see the subject you are shooting if it is moving and be able to pan
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Sep 8, 2011
Can I add filters to a Sony DSC-HX100V?
Can I add filters and rings to a Sony DSC-HX100V and is the camera good for shooting Formula 1 racing pictures? Also how is the print quality of this camera?
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Sep 7, 2011
Canon SX30IS or Sony HX100V
I am stuck trying to decide the Canon SX30IS and the Sony DSC-HX100V. Please give me your suggestion as to which you would recommend for me, including
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Sep 2, 2011
ACDSee End of Summer Sale...Save 60%...Get ACDSee Pro 4.0 for only $95.99
Are you looking for a great photo editing and organizing program?
If so now is a great time to buy ACDSee Pro 4.0. They have just announced an end of summer sale where you can get this amazing program for 60% off the retail price. If you are not familiar with ACDSee Pro 4.0 check out my in depth review and see why I choose this software to be my preferred digital asset management program.
If you like saving money and are looking for a great photo organizing and editing program don't wait as this is a limited time sale.
Aug 30, 2011
What Has Happened to Viewfinders?
I LOVE these ultra-zooms . . . but what has happened to the viewfinders?? These long lenses are just about perfect for wildlife photography EXCEPT it's
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Aug 28, 2011
What do you think about the Nikon S9100 for a beginning photographer?
What do you think about the Nikon S9100? I’m a beginner photographer and the digital one is a challenge. Answer: The Nikon S9100 would be a good choice
Aug 26, 2011
Resolution
Hi In auto mode I am getting pictures of only 72 resolution. I need a minimum of 300. How do I set that on a Sony DSC-HX100V? Answer: I believe you
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Aug 18, 2011
Making Light...An Introduction to Off Camera Flash

Craft and Vision has just released their latest of their great line of E-Books.
This newest E-Book is all about using off-camera flash to improve your photography.
The 63 page E-Book comes as a PDF file and is a great value priced at only $5.00.
Written by Piet Van Den Eynde, Making Light...An Introduction to Off-Camera Flash contains nine well written chapters full of great information for anyone interested in learning to use a single, off-camera, wireless flash to take amazing photographs.
The author begins with a basic introduction of off-camera flash as well as some basic principles of light and flash photography before going into different setups and examples of using wireless, off camera flash to dramatically improve your photos.
The book is full of photos and instructions and is an amazing value at only $5.00.
Or for an even better deal you can use the code LIGHT4 now through August 21 and get the book for only $4.00 or bundle up and save even more with the code LIGHT20 and get 20% 5 or more Craft and Vision E-books.
Craft and Vision is well known for their well written and affordable photography E-Books and this latest one is probably my favorite one of all.
Click here to visit Craft And Vision.
Aug 16, 2011
Best Places For Taking Wildlife Photos
Where is your favorite place to take wildlife photos?
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Aug 16, 2011
Landscape Photography Tips
Landscape Photography Tips: Ten tips for improving your landscape photos.
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Aug 13, 2011
Digital Camera Basics: Your Guide to Choosing The Right Digital Camera
Choosing the right digital camera for your needs begins with understanding digital camera basics such as....
Aug 11, 2011
Sony SLT-A55 Quick Review
Sony SLT-A55...the award winning translucent mirror camera from Sony!
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Jul 31, 2011
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Quick Review
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100...a full featured super-zoom camera from Panasonic!
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Jul 30, 2011
What is better for shooting sports f2.8 or f.8 and why?
Hi, I have a question regarding sports photography for an assignment I'm doing. The question is What is better for shooting sports f2.8 or f.8 and why?
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Jul 30, 2011
http://www.jcpagephotography.com
Jay is a Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer based out of San Francisco, California. He cares deeply about the needs of his clients, approaching each one
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Jul 30, 2011
Using Flash Outdoors
I have been told to always use the flash on this camera when taking outdoor shots. I enclosed a pic of snow which has had flash on. And the snow has reflected
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Jul 29, 2011
Is the Sony DSC HX100V a Digital Zoom Camera?
I am planning to buy Sony HX100V camera. But I want to know that is it a digital zoom camera or not? Answer: Ateev, The Sony DSC-HX100V is a digital
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