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Articles by Gail Bjork
Samsung DualView digital cameras
Frame better portrait and group shots with the front LCD on Samsung’s new DualView digital cameras. The cameras even snap the photo when you smile.
Photojournalism: the exhilaration, the challenges
Photographing the taping of a music video in Athens, Georgia gave me a deep appreciation for the challenges photojournalists face every day on the job.
Canon PIXMA iP4600 Photo Printer
I couldn’t be happier with the Pixma iP4600 photo printer. Image quality meets my expectations, it has some impressive features and it costs a lot less than expected.
12 Elements of an Award-Winning Photo
The exhibition committee of the Professional Photographers of America uses 12 elements as their “gold standard” to judge photos. How many of these elements are in your best photographs?
Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 lens
The Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 lens has a lot going for it: fast, lightweight, sharp and relatively inexpensive. Here’s why I’m not going to buying it.
Quality composition for photographers (& other artists)
Even a technically skilled photographer can create dull and boring images. Discover the visual elements of composition used to create powerful photos and other works of art.
The Rule of Thirds: Don’t knock it
Don’t get hung up on words. The Rule of Thirds is a valuable tool that can improve the composition of many photos.
Picnik: online photo editing
Picnik is a free online service that lets you edit photos directly from any browser. It has many tools and features found in full-fledged image editing programs.