I would like to teach myself photography, ideally from a book (a good website would work too.) I'm at the point-and-shoot level, but my camera has so many neat settings I want to try... [more inside]
posted by showbiz_liz on Sep 22, 2009 - 13 answers

Following my previous question, I've narrowed down my camera options and done a lot of reading, but I'd love some Hivemind input. [more inside]
posted by TravellingCari on Sep 6, 2009 - 21 answers

Can anyone recommend me software for a mac, that can help improving my workflow and organization of images, while I keep the images separated into 3 topics? [more inside]
posted by jakobmunster on Jul 14, 2009 - 4 answers

Any good tips on digital workflows in Lightroom for large groups of images? Really, any input on the photo editorial process (whether it be film or other software) would be much appreciated. [more inside]
posted by Admiral Haddock on May 4, 2009 - 8 answers

What sliders should I focus on when doing basic touch-up with programs like iPhoto? [more inside]
posted by Gordion Knott on May 1, 2009 - 6 answers

What is the best lens to use with a Nikon D50 for low-light situations where the subjects are moving? [more inside]
posted by inatizzy on Sep 3, 2008 - 20 answers

When I manipulate my digital photos what exactly am I doing? [more inside]
posted by shothotbot on Aug 28, 2008 - 12 answers

As a gift for my husband, I took some saucy pictures. The pictures are nothing by the standards of the internet, but not the type of thing I'd be comfortable sending to Target or Wal-Mart to print out. Are there any discrete online digital photo printing services you'd recommend? Or should I just buy a photo printer? Which one? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 20, 2008 - 16 answers

Greetings Photo-Hive. It's finally time to retire my DSC-V1, but I've ignored the camera scene since I bought it in 2003. Help me pick a new camera! [more inside]
posted by Kreiger on Jan 10, 2008 - 12 answers

I would like to do digital post-production / photo retouching as a career. Is this realistic, i.e. something I can actually make a living at? And, if so, where do I start? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 6, 2008 - 8 answers

Recommendations for shops in Manhattan that can scan a large quantity of polaroids. [more inside]
posted by spicynuts on Dec 26, 2007 - 10 answers

Challenge/Question for PhotoShop Gurus: Here is a before (raw) and after (retouched) publicity photo for the film King Arthur. Take the 1st photo, retouch it into something close to the 2nd, and tell us how you did it (or how you would do it, if you don't have time.) I'm particularly interested in the intense vibrance of the colors of her hair, skin, clothes, cape and bow.
posted by Shane on Sep 5, 2007 - 14 answers

What are you favorite Photoshop CS2/CS3 books? I have a handful of books that cover the basics and efficient photo processing/improvements, so I'm most interested in books with innovative tips and special effects to really energize photos. [more inside]
posted by jacksides on Jun 27, 2007 - 13 answers

A (very) amateur photographer needs help with toning photos in Photoshop. [more inside]
posted by dead_ on May 29, 2007 - 14 answers

i am buying a Canon EOS 30D. that much i do know. what i don't know is whether i should buy a kit that has one or two lenses included for slightly more, or just buy the body and buy my lens(es) separately. from what i gather the lenses that come with the kits are not very good quality. is this true? what lenses should i be looking at? [more inside]
posted by slowtree on Aug 12, 2006 - 20 answers

what kind of monitor should i buy to do high quality photo editing on? i am a photography student who will be purchasing a power mac G5 soon. im concerned with what monitor will be the most reliable for editing. from what i gather, i should avoid all lcd flat monitors and get a crt. is this true? i would prefer to keep the monitor price under $600. any advice is appreciated.
posted by slowtree on Jul 3, 2006 - 15 answers

Aside from flickr, what are some good websites where I can share/promote/package/sell my photography? [more inside]
posted by bamassippi on Jun 1, 2006 - 9 answers

I love this photograph (I don't remember where I found it, unfortunately). How would I go about taking similar photos with a 35mm and/or digital camera? What kind of lense/lighting/setup would have been used for something like this? Is there a name for this kind of effect? Is there a good way to duplicate this effect in digital post-processing?
posted by devilsbrigade on Apr 29, 2006 - 22 answers

Long after they've become obsolete, I'm still using my old Nikon Coolpix 995. I'd like to upgrade, but I've got a few amateurish requirements for my next camera. [more inside]
posted by soviet sleepover on Mar 14, 2006 - 9 answers

Help me choose some photography management software. [more inside]
posted by knave on Aug 26, 2005 - 9 answers

I'm looking for a new digital SLR that I can use with my existing lenses, which works well in general and low-light situations... [more inside]
posted by Rothko on Jun 22, 2005 - 22 answers

When I take pictures of moving things (like fidgety kids, etc) with my Canon Powershot A95, the pictures are often blurry where the motion is. The manual is extremely brief on this. Can someone tell me what I should be doing that I'm not?
posted by frenetic on Jun 8, 2005 - 11 answers

DigiPhoto Tips: I'm going to be building a website for my dad's one and half person materials testing shop. As I head up to Tulsa for Labor Day, I'm going to head out there to take some pictures for the site. The only problem is, the lighting there is all flourescent and, well, machine shop like. Any tips for taking the pictures (while using very pedestrian digicams) or manipulation in photoshop are much appreciated.
posted by Ufez Jones on Aug 30, 2004 - 6 answers

Santa brought me a Canon Powershot G5 yesterday. I've forgotten more than I remember about the control one has outside the 'auto' mode. This AskMe query had some great links on picking cameras and they all have forums with questions/answers but I'm looking for something more structured. Does anyone have links to great tips for using the camera's various features? Any book recommendations?
posted by birdherder on Dec 26, 2003 - 5 answers

What's the best place (online or otherwise) to get prints made from my digital photos? The less expensive the better, as long as somebody can vouch for the quality. [more inside]
posted by Aaorn on Dec 15, 2003 - 24 answers

I'm finally getting the hang of taking nice digital photos with my Coolpix 4500, especially now that I've got a tripod that has put an end to months of blurry indoor photos. My question is this: For an digital photographer wannabe, what's the next step? Telephoto lens, maybe?
posted by oissubke on Dec 8, 2003 - 26 answers

I need a new photo destination. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by y6y6y6 on Dec 8, 2003 - 17 answers