Tutorial: Photoshop for 70 basketball portraits in two days
Mon, 02/2/09 – 18:19 | 2 Comments

Photographer Dustin Snipes gives step-by-step instructions regarding the post-production work he did to achieve a sought-after look in the 70 basketball portraits he took in just two days during last year’s Cactus Classic in Arizona.

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Question: Shooting a city skyline at night
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 8:51 | One Comment
Question: Shooting a city skyline at night

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.”

Pro photographer David Allio to answer reader questions
Saturday, 7 Feb, 2009 – 15:47 | No Comment
Pro photographer David Allio to answer reader questions

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.”

Question: Using solar power to charge camera batteries in remote settings
Wednesday, 10 Dec, 2008 – 19:25 | No Comment
Question: Using solar power to charge camera batteries in remote settings

 
One traveler who frequents Africa wonders whether it’d be practical to carry a portable solar charger rather than trucking along extra batteries.

Question: Can I make an instructional CD or Web site using photos I took during pro sporting events?
Monday, 24 Nov, 2008 – 15:08 | No Comment
Question: Can I make an instructional CD or Web site using photos I took during pro sporting events?

 
One photographer wonders whether photos he has taken during hundreds of motorsports events can be used for an instructional CD or Web site.

Question: What’s the deal with new DSLRs with shockingly low price tags?
Friday, 14 Nov, 2008 – 20:25 | No Comment
Question: What’s the deal with new DSLRs with shockingly low price tags?

 
Joe in Kentucky wonders whether buying a super-discounted Canon 50D is a safe bet.

Question: AF points for sports and shooting The Nutcracker
Friday, 7 Nov, 2008 – 18:21 | No Comment
Question: AF points for sports and shooting The Nutcracker

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.

Question: How do I shoot in low light with my Canon Rebel XSi (450D)?
Wednesday, 5 Nov, 2008 – 16:01 | 2 Comments
Question: How do I shoot in low light with my Canon Rebel XSi (450D)?

 
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.

Question: Will a 70-300mm Olympus lens work for golf photography?
Monday, 13 Oct, 2008 – 13:59 | No Comment
Question: Will a 70-300mm Olympus lens work for golf photography?

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.

Question: Getting started in landscape and wildlife photography
Monday, 6 Oct, 2008 – 14:15 | No Comment
Question: Getting started in landscape and wildlife photography

One aspiring landscape and wildlife photographer has questions about getting started on the right foot, and about what to expect from the profession.

Photographer profile: Justin Kase Conder
Friday, 3 Oct, 2008 – 17:55 | 2 Comments
Photographer profile: Justin Kase Conder

Photographer Justin Kase Conder took calculated risks that landed him gigs shooting for some of the nation’s largest publications.

Question: What type of lighting gear do I need for in-house product photography?
Wednesday, 1 Oct, 2008 – 14:30 | No Comment
Question: What type of lighting gear do I need for in-house product photography?

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?

Question: Does an oversized light tent matter in product photography?
Tuesday, 30 Sep, 2008 – 12:11 | No Comment
Question: Does an oversized light tent matter in product photography?

One shooter wonders whether he’ll need multiple light tents for different sized products.

Question: Occasional blurry shots with the Canon 30D
Monday, 29 Sep, 2008 – 15:53 | One Comment
Question: Occasional blurry shots with the Canon 30D

One reader has a hard time getting clear images from a Canon 30D, even when it’s mounted on a tripod.

Q and A with Photographer Joey Lawrence
Tuesday, 19 Feb, 2008 – 16:03 | 4 Comments
Q and A with Photographer Joey Lawrence

Joey Lawrence (or Joey L) is only 18 years old and has already become a premiere photographer in the business.

Putting your Digital Camera through an X-Ray machine?
Friday, 4 Jan, 2008 – 19:22 | No Comment
Putting your Digital Camera through an X-Ray machine?

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