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Compassionate Storyteller

Compassionate Storyteller
During the recent Seeds of Compassion event in Seattle noted photographer Phil Borges worked with youth from around the world to help them document the event through photography and digital media.

Geotagging with Microsoft Professional Photography tools

Geotagging Goes Mainstream
With new tools and advanced technology, finding your digital photos can mean finding not only the photos themselves, but finding the exact location where you took a photo. Apply location information to your photos with Microsoft Pro Photo Tools.

Geotagging with Microsoft Expression Media 2

Geotagging with Microsoft Expression Media 2
Get an overview of geotagging and learn how you can use features in Expression Media 2 to apply GPS coordinates to your photos.

Tips from National Geographic photographer Ira Block

Carpe Diem
Learn how National Geographic photographer Ira Block used Microsoft Expression Media (formerly iView MediaPro) to face the challenges of transitioning to digital photography.

Color Articles

Windows Vista and color management

Windows Vista and color management
Color management technologies in the Microsoft Windows operating systems

Profile scanners to keep colors true

Profile scanners to keep colors true
Profiling your scanner can help ensure optimal color accuracy, saving you time and effort by minimizing the need for further color correction.

Monaco by X-Rite

Monaco by X-Rite
Tired of prints that don't match your monitor?

Color managing your monitor

Color managing your monitor
For professional photographers "what you see is what you get" isn't just convenient—it's essential. If you're making a living in photography, you can't afford to scrimp on color management.

Color spaces and you

Color spaces and you
Most digital SLRs will let you specify an extensive "color space" that increases your creative control but constrains your software choices.

Photo Articles

Compassionate Storyteller

Compassionate Storyteller
During the recent Seeds of Compassion event in Seattle noted photographer Phil Borges worked with youth from around the world to help them document the event through photography and digital media.

Geotagging with Microsoft Expression Media 2

Geotagging with Microsoft Expression Media 2
Get an overview of geotagging and learn how you can use features in Expression Media 2 to apply GPS coordinates to your photos.

Cleaning Camera Sensors

Cleaning Camera Sensors
Minimize your camera's exposure to dust and learn how to clean its sensor using the appropriate tools.

Microsoft and Phase One Form Strategic Alliance to Improve Digital Photography Solutions

Microsoft and Phase One Form Strategic Alliance to Improve Digital Photography Solutions
The collaboration will explore ways to improve digital imaging solutions for professional photographers and enthusiasts.

Tips and Tricks from Bridges International Workshop

Tips and Tricks from Bridges International Workshop
Find tips from Phil Borges and Susan Olivier-Hirasawa on the art of photography in an international location.

The importance of place - GPS and digital photography

The importance of place
Inadequately labeled photos? Let Global Positioning System (GPS)-enabled cameras and other devices reliably record the location of the photographs you take.

Composition, technique bring landscapes to life

Composition, technique bring landscapes to life
Capture stunning landscapes with advanced compositing techniques and digital tools from Mikkel Aaland's book Shooting Digital.

Workflow Articles

Reed Hoffmann: Surprise Me

Reed Hoffmann: Surprise Me
It's a good thing that Reed Hoffmann loves surprises and knows how to make the most of fortunate coincidences because there have been plenty of both in his outstanding career as an editorial/commercial photographer and guru of digital photography.

Geotagging with Microsoft Professional Photography tools

Geotagging Goes Mainstream
With new tools and advanced technology, finding your digital photos can mean finding not only the photos themselves, but finding the exact location where you took a photo. Apply location information to your photos with Microsoft Pro Photo Tools.

Tips from National Geographic photographer Ira Block

Carpe Diem
Learn how National Geographic photographer Ira Block used Microsoft Expression Media (formerly iView MediaPro) to face the challenges of transitioning to digital photography.

Use Pro Photo Shoot and Microsoft Outlook to manage your equipment

Never Forget a Lens Again
Pro Photo Shoot is a Microsoft Office Outlook add-in that is designed to help photographers keep track of the little stuff.

10 little known Photoshop CS2 Camera Raw tips

10 little known Photoshop CS2 Camera Raw tips
Scott Kelby, editor of Photoshop User magazine, details his favorite little known tips for using Photoshop CS2's Camera Raw.

The Ultimate Setup (Part II)

The Ultimate Setup (Part II)
From 10,700 images (in just one game!) to one cover shot, see how the Sports Illustrated team sets up, shoots, edits, and produces the Final Four imagery.

The Ultimate Setup (Part I)

The Ultimate Setup (Part I)
Learn how Sports Illustrated photographers and crew members set up cameras, strobe lights, laptops, and servers to capture the NCAA Final Four.

National Geographic Workflow

National Geographic Workflow
Learn more about the organization, editing, and selection of final images (from over 100,000 aerial photos) captured for the National Geographic Africa Aerial Survey project.

Creating a photo-realistic line drawing

Creating a photo-realistic line drawing
Follow along with Photoshop expert, lecturer, and author Deke McClelland to learn a flexible—even fun—technique that lets you turn any photograph into a piece of high-contrast, photo-realistic art.

A photographer's dream

A photographer's dream
Use ACD Systems new professional product, ACDSee Pro Photo Manager, to facilitate easy organization and editing of your photos.

The DAM Book

The DAM Book
Get best practices for digital photographers using Adobe Photoshop CS2.

Backing up isn't hard to do

Backing up isn't hard to do
Keep a safe copy of your important work by making backups fast and easy.

Photoshop CS2 Workflow, Chapter 5

Photoshop CS2 Workflow
Learn more about basic tone and color from The Digital Photographer's Guide.

Salvage your images when media fail

Salvage your images when media fail
With some preventative measures and recovery software, you can overcome the potential loss of images from your digital media.

Synchronizing files and images in Windows XP using SyncToy

Synchronizing files and images
SyncToy, a free PowerToy for Microsoft Windows XP, provides easy and flexible copying, moving, and synchronization of files in different directories. Read more in the white paper, Synchronizing Images and Files in Windows XP Using SyncToy.

Achieving a better digital workflow

Achieving a better digital workflow
Decisions you make when shooting, configuring your system, and managing your images are critical to your overall efficiency.

RAW image PowerToy integrates images with Windows XP

RAW image PowerToy
A new Windows XP PowerToy offers a standalone viewer and integrated Explorer support for most Nikon and Canon RAW files.

Configure the ultimate Windows XP imaging workstation

Configure the ultimate Windows XP imaging workstation
Strategic hardware, software, and configuration choices help you maximize your image-processing power.

Slideshow targets imaging workflow

Slideshow targets imaging workflow
If you missed the 2005 Photo Marketing Association (PMA) trade show, you can still catch the hands-on workflow lab led by Tim Grey of Microsoft.

Actions automate repetitive Photoshop tasks

Actions automate repetitive Photoshop tasks
Creating actions in Adobe Photoshop allows you to automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and consistency in your digital workflow.

Adobe Photoshop CS One-on-One, Chapter 5

Adobe Photoshop CS One-on-One, Chapter 5
Photoshop master Deke McClelland explores powerful techniques for cropping, straightening, and resizing digital photos.

Output Articles

Creating Slide Shows with ProShow Producer 3

Creating Slide Shows with ProShow Producer 3
Learn from renowned wedding photographer Mark Ridout how to use ProShow Producer 3 to make your own personalized slide show.

How long will your print colors hold up? Epson offers answers.

How long will your print colors hold up? Epson offers answers.
Epson has produced a white paper to help photographers project the lifespan of prints created with today's digital technologies.