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Celebration photography
by Claire Gillo on 20th August 2010
Celebration!
As we celebrate issue 100 of DCE we show you how to take inspirational party images
What you’ll need
Camera – DSLR or compact.
Manual controls are useful however not fully necessary.
Light source. Whether you are using flash, natural light or dealing with sunlight learn some simple techniques.
Tripod. For lowlight light photography and light trails a tripod is an essential item.
Skills you’ll learn
Portrait t
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Top 10 digital camera accessories
by Debbi Allen on 16th August 2010
Want to know what essential accessories to buy for your digital camera? Look no further than our top 10 digital camera accessory countdown…
1. Filters
Relatively low cost, a filter can enhance your photos no end and can prevent hours of post-production work too. The square filters from Cokin are easy to change and come in a variety of strengths and colours.
Click here to read a review of Cokin filters
2. Tripod
No matter whether you’re worki
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Top 10 photo editing tips
by Debbi Allen on 12th August 2010
Discover the top 10 ways to edit your photos and create your best ever shots…
1.Soften…
Modern digital cameras apply sharpening in-camera (unless you shoot RAW), but often it’s too much, or not enough. To remove over-sharpened edges, copy the layer and add a small amount of Gaussian Blur. Reduce the opacity of the blurred layer to blend with the original.
2. …or Sharpen
To add sharpness to digital images, copy the layer and go to Filter> Sha
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Top 10 DSLR cameras
by Claire Gillo on 10th August 2010
Ever wanted to know what the top 10 DSLR cameras of all time are? For the enthusiast or professional photographer, the DSLR offers top image quality with full manual controls. Here are our top 10...
1. Canon EOS 5D Mark II
The Canon EOS 5D MK II DSLR is one of the most popular pro DSLR bodies of all time. The full-frame sensor with full HD video for a reasonable price means it's loved by enthusiasts and pros.
Read our Canon EOS 5D Mark II review
2. Nikon D3X
The D3X D
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Top 10 digital compact cameras
by Jodie Tyley on 3rd August 2010
We reveal the top 10 digital compact cameras of all time, to help you decide which one is best for your needs…
1. Canon Powershot G11
Winner of TIPA’s Award for Best Expert Compact Camera, the Canon G11 boasts a high-sensitivity 10MP sensor, a wide-angle zoom lens, and a 2.8-inch vari-angle LCD screen.
Click here to read our review of the Canon G11
2. Ricoh CX3
Ricoh doesn’t rest on its laurels, releasing the CX3 compact camera only six mon
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Create your own Panorama
by Jodie Tyley on 21st July 2010
Some vistas are so beautifully expansive that a single shot with a wide-angle lens just won’t do it justice. Panoramas allow you to push the boundaries of the frame, leaving the photographer no longer restricted by how wide angle the lens is. This technique has become so popular that camera manufacturers like Sony and Fujifilm have fashioned new technology that enables you to take your own panorama simply by sweeping the camera in a semi-circle.
This month, DC
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Accessible Wildlife
by Claire Gillo on 22nd June 2010
Capture the nature on your doorstep with this month’s guide to wildlife photography
For this month’s feature, DCE visited a wildlife park in the New Forest, to show you how to capture the best accessible wildlife images using essential photography skills. By the end of this eight-page technical guide, you too will be capturing stunning animal images and improving your photography skills. From understanding shutter speed and Burst mode settings to thinking about
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Outdoor Portraits
by Jodie Tyley on 28th May 2010
Portraiture can conjure up intimidating images of swanky studios, complete with infinity coves, beauty dishes and metering systems. This month, however, DCE is setting out to prove that all you need is a willing model, a camera and photo-friendly weather to obtain some great results.
Some of the most striking portraits are taken outdoors, as the uncontained environment can help models to relax and ultimately produce naturally beautiful images. However, it’s not as easy a
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Water photography
by Claire Gillo on 29th April 2010
Water Photography
Capture inspiring images of the open ocean to a singular drop of water
This month DCE takes you through the essential guide to water photography covering all aspect of the area. Water is a powerful substance and has symbolic presence in photography, as it is the reason to our existence on this planet. Water is a fantastic subject matter to capture and the diverse range of its form means a variety of photographic methods can be applied and different effects can be
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