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EXPOSURE EDITORIAL
After regularly contributing to Photo Life for a decade, it is with great pleasure that I am writing this today as Editor in Chief. Being at the editorial helm of the most respected magazine dedicated to photography in Canada is both an honour and a challenge. >>> |
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EXPOSURE NEWS & EVENTS >>> |
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EXPOSURE LOOKING BACK: PHOTO COMPOSITES OF WILLIAM NOTMAN
By Younes Bounhar
While the art of photo composites has certainly prospered in the Photoshop era, it is a phenomenon as old as photography itself. Several 19th century photographers have gone on to adopt photo composites, but very few have perfected the technique and made it more popular than William Notman. |
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VISION PROFILE: JOURNEYS OF THE SPIRIT
By Wes Lafortune
Don’t call British-born, Los Angeles-based Nick Brandt a wildlife photographer. Yes, he makes his living from taking pictures of Africa’s animals, but these are not stereotypical images of beasts in search of prey or caught in flight. Rather, these are sumptuous portraits of animals that are, unfortunately, disappearing from the surface of the planet. |
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VISION PHOTO ESSAY: CYCLONE NARGIS
By Albert Normandin
Three months before the passage of Cyclone Nargis, I went back to the Delta, to one of the hardest hit areas. Captain Than Oo of Uniteam Marine took me to visit three schools and a monastery he was building with the help of donations that he had collected. |
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VISION DESTINATION: THE HIDDEN ROCKIES
By Younes Bounhar
Obviously, the Rockies need no introduction, and places like Lake Louise, Banff, or Jasper are near the top of many a wish list. To my surprise, it turned out that the places that inspired me the most were not those usually featured in tourist brochures or photographs. |
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VISION ON COLLECTING 19TH CENTURY PHOTOGRAPHY
By Laurie Minor
Vintage photographs are tremendously popular with collectors, and the surge in collecting is particularly evident on-line, where multitudes of images are bought and sold every day. Rare images continue to increase in price, and can turn into a good investment. |
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VISION SHOWTIME: CANADA DAY >>> |
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TECHNIQUE WHITE BACKGROUNDS: THE FIELD STUDIO
By Niall Benvie
Ever fancied creating highly detailed studio-style plant and insect portraits in the field? My technique is designed to produce maximum subject detail with a minimum of shadows, where the subject is set against a brilliant white background. |
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TECHNIQUE IMAGE-EDITING TIPS & TRICKS: LEVEL, CROP, AND MATTE
By Larry Frank
A nice beach shot. In my opinion, it has good colour, good composition, but it also has a few problems that are easily fixed in Photoshop. For example, the horizon is slightly crooked; here’s one way to fix it. |
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TECHNIQUE DIGITAL WORKFLOW: TOOLS FOR LOCALIZED EDITING
By David Tanaka
If you’ve done darkroom work, you know about dodging and burning—procedures to control exposure to a specific area of the print. Digital tools take localized adjustments to an entirely new level, giving you power over virtually any image parameter you want to adjust. |
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TECHNIQUE ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE
We suggest a simple merging technique in a few easy steps. |
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TECHNIQUE FAQ: WHAT’S UP WITH FLATBED SCANNERS FOR NEGATIVES?
By Jean-François Landry
For most of us, updating the family photograph collection should become a priority, before we run into problems! When scanning negatives, what kind of performance do flatbed scanners offer compared to the more expensive specialized transparency scanners? |
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GEAR GADGET GUIDE
By David Tanaka |
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GEAR REVIEW: CANON POWERSHOT G10
By Peter K. Burian
The prosumer-grade model targets D-SLR owners who also want a small versatile camera for everyday use. |
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GEAR REVIEW: TAMRON AF 18-270 MM F/3.5-6.3 DI II VC LD
By Peter K. Burian
A compact, rugged, multi-purpose 15x zoom with image stabilizer. |
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GEAR IMAGING PRODUCTS REVIEW
By Peter K. Burian |
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