Image Processing

by Jill Waterman ·Posted
What better motivation can one give a fledgling photo student than a gift of their very own camera at the end of an introductory workshop? It’s this very gesture that sets FreshLens Chicago apart from the pack. Founded in 2017 by Shirley Nannini as Executive Director, with Denise Orlin as Assistant Director, FreshLens is a youth photography not-for-profit dedicated to serving under-resourced Chicago youth through a mix of intensive photographic instruction, confidence building self-assessments, and inspiring role models who demonstrate what
by Bjorn Petersen ·Posted
With many people moving to working from home indefinitely, there are new hurdles to overcome in terms of efficiency and security, especially regarding file sharing for photographers, videographers, and other content creators in general. Working in an office space or other professional environment often included access to a variety of tools one might take for granted, including secure networks and the ability to share files with people locally with little regard to any potential mishaps. With remote work happening now more than ever, a solid
by Allan Weitz ·Posted
For many photographers, cropping is a dirty word. For some photographers, the very mention of the “C” word is enough to make them shudder. Me? I do it all the time, and I have my reasons… lots of them. But before we move on, let’s talk about the fact that the pictures we “create” are to a certain extent pre-cropped before we even press the shutter button. “Huh?” Yes. You read my words correctly. The photographs we compose through our viewfinders are a small central portion of a much larger circular image projected by the lens. The central
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Why do your photos suck? Lots of reasons, probably. In all seriousness, though, photographer David Flores gives some great tips on how to shoot properly to prevent your photos from being less than desirable. Be sure to drop by BandH.com for more videos, informational articles, and more.
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A megapixel is simply a unit of graphic resolution, and when it comes to cameras, the number of megapixels ranges from as low as below 10 to above 50. How important are megapixels, really, and what is their effect on image quality? In this video, photographer David Flores takes a closer look at megapixels; he advises that the type of work you do will often determine how many megapixels you may need, and that more may not always be better. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other