How To Set White Balance - Perfecting Color In Your Photos

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
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.”
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.
Photo Management Software - Picasa from Google
Do you find yourself wading though long lists of files in your “My Pictures” folder to find a picture? Do you want basic, easy-to-use photo editing software? Want to create a photo album online in ONE click? Then I recommend Picasa, Google’s photo management software. This program will allow you to organize, edit, and share your images with ease. Watch this promo video, or read below for more information:
Photo Stamps for your Holiday Cards
Want to customize holiday postage stamps with your personal photos or artwork? Check out YourStamps.com, a great service from Fujifilm. For a little more than the standard price of postage, users can get over-sized, customized stamps for retail pick-up or have the personalized stamps shipped to them. Here’s a coupon, courtesy of DigitalShotsGuide.com:
Save 10% when you design great looking stamps with your own photos at YourStamps.com. Use Promo Code SAVENOWAF
