How To Set White Balance – Perfecting Color In Your Photos

October 15, 2009 · Filed Under Photography Tips, Photoshop · 2 Comments 

White Balance
I used to always have the same problem. I’d set up the perfect shot, the right framing, the right subject, the right everything. I’d take the shot, then review it to find that the colors looked dull, washed out, or just plain wrong. I had the same problem many people do, I needed to adjust my white balance.

In this article, I’ll teach you how to ensure the correct white balance when taking pictures.
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Easy Photography Business – eBook Review

October 1, 2009 · Filed Under Photography Business, eBook Reviews · 1 Comment 

An honest review of the “Easy Photography Business eBook” by John Carroll

The Claim: “Earn $200+ per day taking simple photos in your local area.”

“Make money taking local photos for national companies. A step-by-step guide to getting started in this virtually unknown industry.”

Easy Photo Biz Home Page

The Truth: Well, the fact that I don’t really know what to call this product already starts it off a little lower than the competition.  Do I call it “Easy Photography Business”, “Easy Photo Biz”, “Make Money Taking Local Photos For National Companies” or “Earn $200 A Day Taking Local Photos?” I’ll be honest, I don’t really know what to call it.  The author, John Carroll, has done a poor job in that regard.

Once I looked past the naming snafu, I found there was actually a pretty good product underneath. John Carroll does provide over 100 sources that are looking to have pictures of items (cars, homes, boats, etc) on their behalf.  The one thing you need to understand though, once you start contacting these companies is that not all of them are going to be looking for people in your area.  There’s a big list for a reason.  If you do want to use this system, then keep trying until you get a “yes” from someone.

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