Tips & Tricks

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Tips & Tricks
Photographic Information, Innovation and Imagination

Welcome to our Tips & Tricks area. Here we feature exclusive ‘White Papers’ that detail special photographic techniques and styles. This is where we examine the innovative ideas and methods used by other professional image makers. Also here you will find special ‘photo tips’ which is a series of easy to use ‘how to steps’ used in many facets of photography. Don't forget to review and 'print out' our exclusive 'Field Guides' and 'Forms'. These guides and forms make a great addition to your camera bag. All of these resources have been written and developed by our Photo Seminar Staff and contributing users.

Our Tips & Tricks area is restricted to registered students,
for more information see admissions.

White Papers:

Subject	Description
Close-Ups and Long Shots by Brian Ratty	D.W. Griffith reshaped the use and acceptance of close-ups and long shots in photography.
Character Studies by Brian Ratty	Real people doing real things. Six easy points for better character studies.
Posing Tips by Brian Ratty	Quick posing tips: Give your model something to work with and a good picture is likely to be made.
Night Trick by Brian Ratty	A simple time tested technique that will make your night photography become uniquely yours.
Art or Abstract Photography by Brian Ratty	Is it art or abstract photography? Learn the basic principles that will answer the question!
Pet Photography by Brian Ratty	Dogs and cats, puppies and kittens are photographic naturals.
Digital Cameras by Staff	Information on purchasing and using a digital camera.
Creative Thinking by Brian Ratty	Take control of your own creative powers, unlock and understand your creative thinking.

Tips:

Subject	Author
What's A Picture Worth?	Brian Ratty
Profit From The Fundamentals	Brian Ratty
Understanding the Sunny f16 Rule	Brian Ratty
High Key - Low Key	Brian Ratty
B&W Brightness & Brilliance	Brian Ratty
B&W Printing by the Numbers	Photo-Seminars Staff
Basic Photography Terms	Photo-Seminars Staff
Step - By - Step To Dry Mounting	Photo-Seminars Staff
Money Making Tips	Photo-Seminars Staff
Better Point and Shoot Pictures	Photo-Seminars Staff

Field Guides / Glossary / Forms:

Photo Field Guides by Staff	1. Outdoor Exposure Guide 2. Indoors and Night Exposure Guide 3. What Makes A Good Photograph 4. 10 Quick Posing Tips
Glossary of Photographic Terms by Staff	From A to Z
Model Release by Staff	A Model Release must be signed any time human subjects are paid for an assignment or for when the photos are used for commercial use.
Property Release by Staff	This form must be signed by the owner of pets, cars, buildings or any other inanimate object whose photo is for resale or commercial use.
Publication Release by Staff	This form is to be used for a human subject who is not a public figure and will not be paid for the use of their image.
Wedding Contract by Staff	Use this form as a contract for wedding assignments.
Portrait Contract by Staff	Use this form as a contract for portrait assignments.
Model Portfolio Contract by Staff	Use this form as a contract for model portfolio assignments.

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