Free Image editing software

Here are a few free image editors to try out:

Seashore: http://seashore.sourceforge.net (mac)

Paint.NET: http://www.getpaint.net (windows)

Both of these are cut down versions of what PhotoShop does.

GIMP: http://www.gimp.org/ (win/mac/linux)

GIMP is powerful, but geeky.

Understanding Digital Camera settings

I’m publishing this in it’s unfinished state – I’ll refine as we go along – Google style.

Digital photography is all about capturing light on a digital sensor in the back of your camera.

That may sound obvious, but understanding the 3 ways you can control light getting to the sensor will help you take better photos.

This leads to 3 main questions to consider for each photo you take:

• How much of the photo do I want in focus?
  This depends on the Aperture: Opening and closing the camera iris
• Is the subject moving or still?
  Shutter speed: Changing how long the sensor is exposed to light
• How sharp/detailed do I want the photo to be?
  ISO/Gain: How sensitive the sensor is in the camera

Which one/s take priority will depend on your subject and the conditions.

If you leave you camera in the ‘green’ auto mode, it will always try and find the middle ground and that may not be suitable for your photo.

Let’s look at each of those in turn. Each of them has a benefit and a pay-off.

A Crash Course in Digital Photography

- Try something different

Here are 6 tips to help you take  better photos.

1. Rule of thirds, 2. Get closer, 3. Get inspired, 4. Different point of view, 5. Use camera “Scene” modes, 6. Look out for interesting elements.

Ask me if you need any clarification.

How To Take Digital Photographs

Useful tips on digital photography (part 1)

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