Archive for June, 2006

A Guide for the Scrapbook Neophyte

Monday, June 26th, 2006

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Creating Keepsakes\' Encyclopedia Of Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking has become one of the most popular hobbies around. For people who are still looking for one, here are different types of scrapbook themes that will surely interest people into getting into scrapbooking.

1. Portrait photograph album
This is a modification of the good old school album theme. This is best for people who are in the habit of having portrait packages taken. Extra photos can be utilized to make the album look special. Select a large-sized album and try to keep the decorating simple. Along with basic journal entries, you only need stickers to enhance the appearance of its page. One great tip: Pocket pages can be created in the back of the album to keep duplicate pictures.
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Photography Class Tips: The Basics

Sunday, June 25th, 2006

The Basic Book of Photography, Fifth Edition

In the print media, pictures are used to break the monotony of a news page. Illustrations may be used as page decoration. If its only purpose is to create a favorable impression for the reader, it’s a valid function. After all, according to J.W. Click and Russel N. Baird’s book, “Magazine Editing and Production,” people hang paintings and photos on their walls for aesthetic reasons only.

Given that concept, one can surmise that photography is, indeed, a work of art captured in technicalities and presented in an exceptional manner. The total impression on the subject will always depend on the way the photographer wants to present his or her subject matter.
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Richard Prince: Best or Most Controversial Photographer?

Friday, June 16th, 2006

Richard Prince

Many people are hooked on photography. People go into photography either as a hobby or go into it in a serious manner, some people do both at the same time. Photography is an art form that requires a good eye and a heart for image. There are many elements that make a photo a good one and there are more elements which separates the good ones from the best ones.

The same is true for photographers. There are many photographers out there who are good, but there are only a few who have fallen into the realm of greatness. Some of these photographers use precision-bound skills to be able to generate the best pictures that they could, some use themes and capture the hearts of their audiences. But for whatever reasons, these photographers are above the others because of their love for the art of photography.
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How to Choose a Photography School

Friday, June 16th, 2006

Leica M: Advanced Photo School (A Lark Photography Book)

There are many people who want to make photography as their career. Many people find it fulfilling to engage in a life of taking pictures. This venture entails a good photography education.

Just like any other kind of school, the appropriate selection of a photography school which will meet the needs of the students is essential for a good education. This article tries to lay down some tips on how you can choose a good photography school. Listed below are the tips:
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Scrapbooking Ideas

Saturday, June 10th, 2006

Creative Scrapbooking: Over 300 Cutouts, Patterns & Ideas to Embellish & Enhance Your Treasured Memories

Even if you don’t have a creative bone in your body, you can still come up with something which is pleasing to the eye when making a scrapbook.

Just go with whatever it is that you feel like doing, have fun or do it with somebody else – a friend or a younger member of the family.

You can look at samples online or have a scrapbooking enthusiast show you his or her work. Then you can gather concepts to apply when you make your own.

Here are some great ideas for you to use when making the ultimate scrapbook:
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Scrap Booking by Page

Saturday, June 10th, 2006

The Amazing Page: 650 New Scrapbook Page Ideas, Tips And Techniques (Memory Makers)

The art of scrapbooking has changed. People no longer have to think about making the same layout or different one per page. This is because templates found on the internet can take care of that for you.

The template for the scrapbook is very similar to the kind used in PowerPoint. You select a certain page then just add different details per page.

Is this free? On most websites yes but there are others who will require a small fee to become a member. This works well for those who make scrapbooks often because discounts and special promos are given to those who join the group.
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