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A photographer in San Diego is wondering how to get the best shot of a cityscape at night. Pro photographer David Allio answers with information from his upcoming book, “101 Things Every Photographer Should Know.”
Professional photographer David Allio has been brought on as a regular contributor to Ask the Photographer and will answer reader questions with information from his upcoming book, “101 Things Every Photographer Should Know.”
One traveler who frequents Africa wonders whether it’d be practical to carry a portable solar charger rather than trucking along extra batteries.
World-renowned food photographer Lou Manna shares advice on taking top-notch photos of your holiday meals–or any meal.
One photographer wonders whether photos he has taken during hundreds of motorsports events can be used for an instructional CD or Web site.
Photographer David J. DeJonge is in the midst of a quest to capture portraits of the surviving men and women around the globe who fought in World War I nearly a century ago.
Joe in Kentucky wonders whether buying a super-discounted Canon 50D is a safe bet.
Michelle in San Diego is wondering about which AF point she should use for sports, and is looking for pointers about shooting a children’s production of The Nutcracker.
An early interest in photography, a sense of entrepreneurialism and the ability to maintain relationships steered photographer Robert Caplin toward a full-time freelancing career in Manhattan, shooting for publications such as The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times.
John in London asks how to shoot in low-light settings without using the camera’s built-in flash, which can sometimes give shots a disposable camera feel.
Jess in Scotland is considering buying a new lens to photograph golf in its land of origin, and she’s wondering whether a 70-300mm for the Olympus platform will work.
One aspiring landscape and wildlife photographer has questions about getting started on the right foot, and about what to expect from the profession.
Photographer Justin Kase Conder took calculated risks that landed him gigs shooting for some of the nation’s largest publications.
This shooter has been asked by his company to bring their product photography in-house for the release of their new catalog. Which options should he consider?
One shooter wonders whether he’ll need multiple light tents for different sized products.
One reader has a hard time getting clear images from a Canon 30D, even when it’s mounted on a tripod.
Joey Lawrence (or Joey L) is only 18 years old and has already become a premiere photographer in the business.
Q: Who was the first photographer to shoot a war? Jamie N. from Raleigh, N.C.
A: That distinction would go to photographer Roger Fenton, an Englishman, who took his “photographic van” on the road to shoot the …
Q: What was the first commercial camera ever made? Eric T. from Oklahoma City, Okla.
A: As you might alright know, the Kodak camera was the first real “commercial” camera for the general public when George …
Q: What was the first digital camera ever made? Tim S from Chicago, Ill.
A: The first digital camera was invented by Steven Sasson, an engineer at Eastman Kodak, in 1975. Sasson used state-of-the-art CCD image sensor chips, …
Q: What was the first color photo taken? - Colin H from College Park, Md.
A: The first color photo on record was “taken” by James Clerk Maxwell in 1861 of a Tartan Ribbon.
The earliest form of cameras, known as camera obscura, was invented by an Iraqi scientist Ibn al-Haytham in 1021 when he wrote his Book of Optics. It used a pinhole or lens to project light …
Q: What’s the oldest photograph in the world? – Troy K. from Seattle, Wash.
A: Modern photography began in the 1820s, and the oldest surviving photograph known was taken by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, a Frenchman who has been called the inventor …
Q: How big of a print can I make with a 5 megapixel camera?
A: To answer your question quickly: you can make a quality
Q: How much does a photographer make for their picture on the cover of Sports Illustrated? –Eric from St. Paul
A: Magazine covers and other photographs vary from magazine to magazine due to the size and …
