http://factoidz.com/profile/MisterWizard/ Jerry Walch articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/laying-the-foundation-to-a-successful-career-as-a-freelance-writerphotographer/ http://factoidz.com/laying-the-foundation-to-a-successful-career-as-a-freelance-writerphotographer/ We have all heard the old expression, "A Jack of All Trades But A Master of None," which came from the Old Portuguese quote, " Jack of all trades and master of none." That expression was often used to describe men who grew up on a farm during the days of my youth. We grew up l... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-freelance-writers-online-bookshelf.jpg http://factoidz.com/too-many-ideas-too-little-time-to-write-about-them/ http://factoidz.com/too-many-ideas-too-little-time-to-write-about-them/ The one thing I have never suffered from, as a freelance writer was the lack of things to write about. Things to write about surround me. Ideas pop out at me at every step I take. Take the last trip I took with my wife to her favorite arts and crafts store, Michael's, as an example. My wife is an... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/a-freelance-writers-guide-to-prewriting.jpg http://factoidz.com/when-can-one-call-himself-a-writer/ http://factoidz.com/when-can-one-call-himself-a-writer/ I don't spend as much time surfing the Q&A page on Factoidz as I should but when I manage to find the time to visit I always find something that prompts me to write an article based on the question that arrests my attention. In this case, it was a question asked by one of our newest contri... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/9-steps-to-improving-your-business-writing-skills.jpg http://factoidz.com/plagiarism-what-is-it-and-how-to-avoid-it/ http://factoidz.com/plagiarism-what-is-it-and-how-to-avoid-it/ Plagiarism is the easiest yet the hardest problem for any editor to deal with. It one of the easiest problems for an editor to deal with because all he or she has to do is reject the article for publication. It's one of the hardest problems for an editor to deal with because he or she can never b... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-represent-yourself-in-small-claims-court.jpg http://factoidz.com/digital-cameras-a-fullframe-sensor-or-a-cropped-sensor-which-one-is-right-for-you/ http://factoidz.com/digital-cameras-a-fullframe-sensor-or-a-cropped-sensor-which-one-is-right-for-you/ Are you an advanced amateur photographer or a new professional photographer, then this article is a "must read" for you. This article is also a must read for you if you have a photographer on your Christmas gift list and you are thinking about buying him or her a new digital camera for ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-nikon-d40-the-best-entry-level-digital-slr-for-the-serious-photographer.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-diy-electrician-a-primer-on-power-and-energy/ http://factoidz.com/the-diy-electrician-a-primer-on-power-and-energy/ A few weeks ago, a friend of my son asked me if I thought that she should invest in an emergency power generator. My answer was yes; everyone should have some sort of emergency power backup system. The only real question is whether they should invest in a stand-by generator or a whole-house ge... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-perform-a-diy-home-energy-use-audit.jpg http://factoidz.com/an-introduction-to-point-and-shoot-camera-flash-modes/ http://factoidz.com/an-introduction-to-point-and-shoot-camera-flash-modes/ "Grandpa Jerry, what do all these symbols mean?" That's what my next to oldest grand daughter asked me when I gave her a Canon Sure Shot camera for her tenth birthday a few months ago. My oldest grand daughter, an experienced digital photographer at thirteen tried to explain to her siss... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/slr-vs-point-and-shoot-digital-cameras-whats-the-difference.jpg http://factoidz.com/happy-web-day/ http://factoidz.com/happy-web-day/ November 12th isn't a nationally recognized holiday here in the United States. November 12th isn't a recognized holiday anywhere in the world that I'm aware of. The average human inhabitant of the planet earth isn't even aware of the significance of November 12th. November 12th isn't a recognized... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/data-backup-online-services-vs-desktop-software-solutions.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-take-great-outdoor-holiday-light-pictures/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-take-great-outdoor-holiday-light-pictures/ I love the Christmas Holidays for all the wonderful photo ops the season presents me with. The decorated stores and shopping malls. The outdoors Christmas trees. Private homes, are all a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/images/user/10930.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-save-money-on-your-home-energy-costs-part-two-how-to-quickly-seal-the-small-air-leaks-using-great-stuff/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-save-money-on-your-home-energy-costs-part-two-how-to-quickly-seal-the-small-air-leaks-using-great-stuff/ In Part One of this series, we conducted a Home Energy Audit to ascertain exactly where we were wasting energy while heating and cooling our home. If you performed this audit carefully, I'm sure that you have discovered many problem areas that you never suspected to exist before the audit. In ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-your-home-more-energy-efficient-and-get-it-certified.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-save-money-on-your-home-energy-costs-part-one-how-to-conduct-an-energy-audit/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-save-money-on-your-home-energy-costs-part-one-how-to-conduct-an-energy-audit/ Everyone has a favorite season(s). My wife loves the spring and the fall. I love all the seasons because every one of them has something different to offer the avid outdoor photographer in me but winter is my favorite by far. I live in a winter wonderland here atop Walch's Mountain. That's not th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-perform-a-diy-home-energy-use-audit.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-intel-reader-a-digital-camera-that-turns-any-text-into-an-audio-book/ http://factoidz.com/the-intel-reader-a-digital-camera-that-turns-any-text-into-an-audio-book/ Do you know someone who's dyslexic, visually impaired, or functionally illiterate? If so this would be the perfect Christmas gift to give them but it's a gift with a hefty price tag attached, $1,500. The Intel Reader invented by the Intel's Digital Health Group. Because of its name, it's often co... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-many-thesaurusi-do-you-have-on-your-reference-bookshelf.jpg http://factoidz.com/10-gifts-for-the-diy-or-professional-electrician-on-your-christmas-shopping-list/ http://factoidz.com/10-gifts-for-the-diy-or-professional-electrician-on-your-christmas-shopping-list/ Do you have a do-it-yourself electrician or general handy person on your Christmas shopping list? Selecting the just right gift for them can be challenging; especially if you aren't knowledgeable about what they do and what they need to do it, tool and supplies wise. Well don't despair, I'm here ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/images/post/a-guide-to-mapping-your-homes-electrical-system-how-to-create-an-accurate-legend-for-your-cb-panel.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-ace-your-job-interview/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-ace-your-job-interview/ In October, the unemployment rate in the United States reached a 26-year high with 10.2 percent. Unemployment increased from 9.8 percent in September to 10.2 percent in one month. In one month, 190,000 American workers lost their jobs. In one month 28,000, American signed up at temporary help age... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-avoid-shady-employers-in-the-freelance-market.jpg http://factoidz.com/optical-vs-digital-zoom-all-zooms-arent-created-equal/ http://factoidz.com/optical-vs-digital-zoom-all-zooms-arent-created-equal/ Optical -Vs- Digital Zoom: What do these numbers mean? Are they equal in quality? Which is best? Camera manufacturers use these numbers as selling points for their cameras. The unaware look at these combined figures and think they are getting a great deal. The Kodak Easyshare Z10151 IS boasts a 1... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/advice-for-managing-aperture-shutter-speed-and-brightness-in-your-digital-photography.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-digital-photographers-guide-to-zoo-photography/ http://factoidz.com/the-digital-photographers-guide-to-zoo-photography/ Zoos are great training grounds for photographers. Zoos test photographic equipment as well as mettle of the photographer. The zoo presents many different challenges. The distance that separates the photographer from his or her subjects combined with the enclosures that contain them can be a majo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/animals-have-rights-too.jpg http://factoidz.com/10-relatively-inexpensive-gifts-for-the-digital-photographer-on-your-list/ http://factoidz.com/10-relatively-inexpensive-gifts-for-the-digital-photographer-on-your-list/ With the Christmas Holiday rapidly approaching, now is the time to get something special for the digital photographer on you gift buying list. If you aren't a photographer buying a gift for one isn't always easy. My wife hates buying gifts for me because she never knows what I have, what I need, ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/images/post/outdoor-digital-photography-how-to-take-great-sunset-photos.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-digital-photographers-guide-to-making-great-panorama-photos/ http://factoidz.com/a-digital-photographers-guide-to-making-great-panorama-photos/ Making great panoramas is as much an art as it's a science. Making great panorama begins with shooting the individual photos that you will later stitch together in the digital darkroom. Back in the days when film photography was the only kind of photography there was making panoramas involved spe... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/images/user/5466.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-digital-photographers-guide-to-red-eye-reduction-and-removal/ http://factoidz.com/a-digital-photographers-guide-to-red-eye-reduction-and-removal/ At one time or another, every photographer had made pictures where the subject suffered from "Red Eye." You know what I'm talking about; all those picture in which the people's eyes glowed a bright, fiery red; liked they were possessed by the devil him self. There is only one situation ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/advice-for-managing-aperture-shutter-speed-and-brightness-in-your-digital-photography.jpg http://factoidz.com/digital-photography-a-guide-to-making-poster-size-prints/ http://factoidz.com/digital-photography-a-guide-to-making-poster-size-prints/ When it comes to digital prints, is bigger always better? It all depends on how the prints will be viewed. Most people prefer 4" X 5" and 5" X 7" prints for placing in albums because of their high resolution. Few people print larger than 8" X 10" prints for display b... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/images/post/how-to-choose-the-right-painting-for-your-living-room.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-ballancesmarter-the-perfect-gift-for-every-digital-or-film-photographer-a-review/ http://factoidz.com/the-ballancesmarter-the-perfect-gift-for-every-digital-or-film-photographer-a-review/ As many of you who follow my articles on the Photography Channel know, I love gadgets. I'll confess that many of the gadgets that I buy, I buy them simply because I like new toys and I already had something else that did the same job in a different way. Besides liking to have new toys to play wit... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/images/user/10007.jpg http://factoidz.com/digital-photography-mastering-depth-of-field-in-a-few-easy-steps/ http://factoidz.com/digital-photography-mastering-depth-of-field-in-a-few-easy-steps/ Everyone loves a photo where the subject is in sharp focus and the background is fuzzy or in soft focus. Understanding Depth of Field and how to apply it effectively is what separates the true photographer from the snapshot takers. By the time you finish reading this Factoidz, you will have a goo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-become-a-photographer-without-going-to-school.jpg http://factoidz.com/digital-photography-how-to-geotag-your-photos/ http://factoidz.com/digital-photography-how-to-geotag-your-photos/ Back in the days when I shot film, I put together elaborate slide presentations to show friends after a vacation to some exotic spot. Those slide presentations consisting of several carrousels and hundreds of slides. People would ask me where I took a particular picture and I couldn't remember ex... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-installing-a-gps-system-can-save-you-money.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-select-the-right-online-digital-print-service/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-select-the-right-online-digital-print-service/ There is a plethora of digital online printing services available today and they are all competing for your business. I use several different online digital-printing services myself because they are more cost effective then printing my own digital photos in my studio. Selecting the right online s... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/slr-vs-point-and-shoot-digital-cameras-whats-the-difference.jpg http://factoidz.com/digital-camera-features-how-to-use-focus-lock/ http://factoidz.com/digital-camera-features-how-to-use-focus-lock/ In my last article, I discussed the Depth of Field Preview feature found on 35 mm SLRs and on most state of the art DSLRs as well as on some high-end point and shoots digital cameras. Here's the link to it Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/make-your-web-video-rock-editing-basics.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-use-the-depth-of-field-preview-button-to-make-better-pictures/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-use-the-depth-of-field-preview-button-to-make-better-pictures/ When I first went digital several years ago, I kept all of my old film camera and still use them from time to time. My film cameras had many features that I missed when I first went digital. A couple of the features that I missed most with my digital cameras were the depth of field table on the l... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-nikon-d40-the-best-entry-level-digital-slr-for-the-serious-photographer.jpg http://factoidz.com/digital-photography-the-rules-of-composition/ http://factoidz.com/digital-photography-the-rules-of-composition/ The Rule of Thirds, The Golden Section Rule, and The Diagonal Lines Rule are the basic rules of composition.. As a rule, applying these rules will make you a better photographer. Applying them properly will make the pictures that you make dynamic shots that arrest the viewers attention. I said as... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-travel-on-a-budget.jpg http://factoidz.com/nikon-cameras-take-nice-pictures/ http://factoidz.com/nikon-cameras-take-nice-pictures/ Nikon cameras take nice pictures. “Saying a camera takes nice pictures is like saying a guitar plays nice melodies.” I’m not sure whom I’m quoting here because I read this on one of the online photography sites that I participate on. An anonymous contributor posted it as a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/hdr-photography-for-beginners.jpg http://factoidz.com/things-that-every-new-digital-photographer-should-know/ http://factoidz.com/things-that-every-new-digital-photographer-should-know/ Congratulations, you just purchased your first DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera; you are about to enter a new and exciting world. It really doesn’t matter whether you have used any camera before; you are about to embark on an entirely new learning experience. If you have used a film... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-become-a-photographer-without-going-to-school.jpg http://factoidz.com/amateur-photographer-or-professional-photographer-whats-the-difference/ http://factoidz.com/amateur-photographer-or-professional-photographer-whats-the-difference/ What are the real differences between an amateur photographer and the professional photographer? My quick answer to that question is that the professional get’s paid for doing what the amateur does for free because he or she loves doing it. True enough but the things that separate the profe... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-nikon-d40-the-best-entry-level-digital-slr-for-the-serious-photographer.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-market-your-photographs-in-5-easy-steps/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-market-your-photographs-in-5-easy-steps/ A few weeks ago, a very good friend of mine, an avid amateur photographer, asked me if there was an easy way for her to sell some of her pictures to help defray the cost of her hobby. Like me, she a techno-geek and has to have every new gadget that comes along. Unlike me, she can’t write th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-choose-the-right-printer-for-the-job.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-portrait-photography-step-ten-how-to-shoot-twothird-threequarter-and-seventheight-facial-portraits/ http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-portrait-photography-step-ten-how-to-shoot-twothird-threequarter-and-seventheight-facial-portraits/ We have come a long way in our guide to portrait photography. We are rapidly approaching the point where you will know all the basics. Soon the only thing left for you to do will be practice what you have learned until it becomes second nature for you. In this part of the portrait photography gui... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/images/post/a-guide-to-portrait-photography-light-modifiers.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-add-your-photographs-to-factoidz-that-you-write/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-add-your-photographs-to-factoidz-that-you-write/ Adding pictures to illustrate what you are writing about is one of the best ways that I know of to teach people new skills. This is especially true if you are writing how-to articles or creating tutorials for computer software programs or some other esoteric subject. As the Chinese proverb goes, ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/top-10-web-analytics-tools-for-measuring-your-websites-performance.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-take-night-pictures-with-a-point-and-shoot-camera/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-take-night-pictures-with-a-point-and-shoot-camera/ For the photographer, a camera is like their Master Card; they never leave home without one. If you are a serious amateur photographer or a professional photographer, your camera of choice is a DSLR but DSLRs are bulky and heavy so you may not want to carry one if you’re simply heading to t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-and-when-to-see-meteor-showers.jpg http://factoidz.com/five-tips-on-how-to-take-great-family-portraits/ http://factoidz.com/five-tips-on-how-to-take-great-family-portraits/ I may have mentioned a time or two already; I got my start in portrait photography by shooting in-home portrait of children for a well-known national studio. Working for one of these companies is good basic training for anyone that wants to do portraits of young children or family portraits of fa... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-new-photographers-guide-to-cameras-how-lenses-work-part-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-history-of-photography-part-three-the-le-daguerreotype/ http://factoidz.com/the-history-of-photography-part-three-the-le-daguerreotype/ Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre (18 November 1787 - 10 July 1851) was a French artist and scientist who claimed a place in history by inventing the Daguerreotype - the first practi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/images/post/digital-camera-metering-modes.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-history-of-photography-part-2-photography-during-the-brady-era/ http://factoidz.com/the-history-of-photography-part-2-photography-during-the-brady-era/ Matthew Brady has become a household name. He’s well known for his photojournalistic coverage of the American Civil War. Coffee Table Books of his famous picture adorn the coffee tables in many American homes today. While millions appreciate his fabulous photographs few understand the arduo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/images/post/how-to-make-auto-focus-work-better-for-you.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-history-of-photography-part-1-the-camera-obscura/ http://factoidz.com/the-history-of-photography-part-1-the-camera-obscura/ When I received my first camera, a Kodak Brownie Box Camera, for my ninth birthday, I found one of my lifelong loves. My appetite to learn everything that I could about photography was insatiable. Back in those days, a detailed instruction sheet came with every roll of new film. Those data sheets... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-5.jpg http://factoidz.com/handy-tips-from-a-party-photographer/ http://factoidz.com/handy-tips-from-a-party-photographer/ Parties are supposed to be fun events but they can become nightmare for the party photographer. No matter whether you are a family snapshot taker using a point and shoot camera or a serious amateur photographer with a state of the art DSLR, your goals will be the same, to make pictures that will ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/advice-for-managing-aperture-shutter-speed-and-brightness-in-your-digital-photography.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-portrait-photography-step-eight-short-and-broad-lighting-techniques-and-when-to-use-them/ http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-portrait-photography-step-eight-short-and-broad-lighting-techniques-and-when-to-use-them/ Every photographer, amateur or pro, sooner or later encounters someone who’s very conscious of his or her weight. They don’t like to have their pictures taken because they’re, in their opinion, “fat.” I encountered it the first time when I accepted my first wedding a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/images/post/a-guide-to-portrait-photography-metering-for-studio-flash-exposure.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-use-windows-photo-gallery-viewer-to-edit-images/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-use-windows-photo-gallery-viewer-to-edit-images/ The Windows Photo Gallery Viewer is a neat little photo editor that comes with the Windows VISTA OS (Operating System). The Windows Photo Gallery Viewer is far from being a full-featured digital darkroom but it’s a good place for those just starting out in digital photography to get his or ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/photography-basics-how-to-use-shutter-and-aperture-priority-modes.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-basics-of-photographing-concerts/ http://factoidz.com/the-basics-of-photographing-concerts/ Back in the days when the cost of aviation gas was much lower and one could afford to own their own airplane, my wife use to follow Loretta Lynn and her half-sister, Crystal Gail all over the country. Wherever they were having a concert, we were there to attend. At least we were if I didn’t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/images/user/8156.jpg http://factoidz.com/perfect-portrait-composition-in-six-easy-steps/ http://factoidz.com/perfect-portrait-composition-in-six-easy-steps/ Portraits are all about people so let’s begin by talking about the common mistakes that many, if not most, people make when shooting portraiture. No one will buy a portrait if there’s a tree or telephone pole growing out of the top of his or her head. No one will buy a portrait if the... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-new-photographers-guide-to-cameras-how-lenses-work-part-2.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-portrait-photography-step-nine-profile-lighting-and-split-lighting/ http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-portrait-photography-step-nine-profile-lighting-and-split-lighting/  So far, we have talked about how to use one studio light to make striking portraits using the common 45° setup. We’ve talked about “Short Lighting” techniques to make a subject appear to be slimmer than they actually are and we talked about how to use “Broad Ligh... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/images/post/a-guide-to-portrait-photography-metering-for-studio-flash-exposure.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-freelance-wedding-photographer-how-to-take-great-first-dance-wedding-pictures-in-7-easy-steps/ http://factoidz.com/the-freelance-wedding-photographer-how-to-take-great-first-dance-wedding-pictures-in-7-easy-steps/ Many people bring cameras to weddings and shoot a plethora of pictures. One of the most photographed events of the day is the bride and grooms first dance. The shocking thing is that if you were to take all those pictures and place them side by side, the expertise of the photographer aside, you w... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-get-the-music-for-your-wedding-for-next-to-nothing.jpg http://factoidz.com/the-creative-commons-licenses-and-the-freelance-writerphotographer-an-introduction/ http://factoidz.com/the-creative-commons-licenses-and-the-freelance-writerphotographer-an-introduction/ The Creative Commons was founded in 2001 and released its first set of copyright licenses in 2002. The Creative Commons licenses, ported to 50 international jurisdictions, have grown exponentially since the release of version 1.0 in December of 2002. The number of issued Creative Commons licenses... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/are-sites-like-myspace-safe-for-teenagers.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-portrait-photography-step-seven-in-home-portraits-with-one-light-part-two/ http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-portrait-photography-step-seven-in-home-portraits-with-one-light-part-two/ The most basic studio lighting set up for shooting portraits requires one light, the key light, set 45º to the subject. See the diagram below. The key light ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-you-should-look-for-in-a-digital-camera.jpg http://factoidz.com/working-with-digital-camera-memory-cards/ http://factoidz.com/working-with-digital-camera-memory-cards/ One of the most important accessories that you’ll ever buy for your digital camera(s) is a memory card. Most digital cameras come with a “starter Card.” A starter card has enough capacity to take and store a few sample photos but they don’t have the capacity need for day t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-you-should-look-for-in-a-digital-camera.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-portrait-photography-step-seven-in-home-portraits-with-one-light-part-one/ http://factoidz.com/a-guide-to-portrait-photography-step-seven-in-home-portraits-with-one-light-part-one/ Many of you will recall from reading my photography series that I did formal in-home portrait photography for a national photography company when I was just starting out in photography as a business. Working for one of those companies was a great way to gain experience shooting portraits and they... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/images/post/a-guide-to-portrait-photography-metering-for-studio-flash-exposure.jpg http://factoidz.com/five-easy-ways-to-increase-your-chances-to-win-photo-contests/ http://factoidz.com/five-easy-ways-to-increase-your-chances-to-win-photo-contests/ What separates the professional photographer from the knowledgeable amateur photographer? Money. The professional photographer earns a living by doing what they love to do. The professional photographer and the amateur photographer have a lot in common. One of the biggest common denominators is t... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST MisterWizard http://factoidz.com/images/post/digital-camera-metering-modes.jpg