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  • Digital Toolbox: RAW Recipes

    An easy step-by-step recipe to get you cookin' with RAW.
    • By Debbie Grossman on December 16, 2008

    You hear it all the time: For better images and more control, shoot RAW. Why? Because when you shoot JPEGs, all your decisions about brightness, contrast, white balance, and more are written into the file forever.
    But with RAW you can adjust those things later with conversion software. If you have Photoshop CS or later, try Adobe's Camera RAW to do the processing. To get into the program, double-click a RAW image in Adobe Bridge, or, from Photoshop, go to File > Open, and choose a RAW file.

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  • Secrets of Killer Concert Photos Revealed

    A pro walks you through shooting live music in small- to medium-sized venues.
    • By Jamie Howard on December 16, 2008

    A lover of live music since his teens, Jamie Howard began shooting concerts in Galway, Ireland over ten years ago. After honing his skills, he began selling to local clubs and acts, leading to his current positions as a house photographer at the Roisin Dubh in Galway and as regular contributor to Hot Press, Ireland's famed music magazine. Howard also freelances in other areas of photography (portraiture, still-life, and fine art) and has had several exhibitions. In this article, he describes in detail how he tackled three very different concerts and how he made his shots at each.

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  • Fighting AIDS Through Photography

    To honor World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, PopPhoto.com would like to recognize some of the individuals and institutions working to fight the global AIDS crisis using photography.
    • By Lori Fredrickson on December 16, 2008

    Since it was first recognized in the early 1980s, AIDS has caused the death of more than 25 million people. Today, it is estimated that close to 40 million people worldwide are living with the disease, many without access to reliable medical care.
    On World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, organizations internationally will be holding events to pay tribute to those who have died or are struggling with the disease today, and to raise awareness and support for a greater global response.

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  • How to Shoot Museum Quality Images

    You don't need lots of training and an expensive apparatus to take great architectural shots. Just spend time finding the right angles.
    • By Bill Falk on December 16, 2008

    Few types of photography are more specialized than shooting architecture. The pros use complex, large-format cameras with distortion-free and perspective-controlling lenses that cost thousands of dollars, and their careers usually start with years of apprenticeship to other pros.

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  • The Photoshop Heretic

    Cole P. Thompson breaks every rule in the book, but he makes digital black-and-white prints that will take your breath away. Just don't try this at home.
    • By Debbie Grossman on December 16, 2008

    Cole P. Thompson, a 51-year-old executive who lives in Laporte, CO, has never taken a class in Adobe Photoshop. But you wouldn't know it from his digital images or final prints.
    Counting as influences such black-and-white greats as Paul Strand, Edward Weston, and Ansel Adams, he spent many an hour in the darkroom when he was young. But it wasn't until he went digital that he really found himself as a photographer.

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  • Digital Toolbox: New Quick Fixes

    Five easy ways to use the newest version of Adobe Photoshop Elements for fixing and sharing digital photos.
    • By Debbie Grossman on December 16, 2008

    Adobe Photoshop Elements 5, the latest upgrade, is great for photographers who love digital, want to fix photos with minimum fuss, and are keen on sharing images. Check out these five new tools for better, faster improvements to your pictures and a cool way to showcase them.
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  • Ansel in Your Pocket

    A journey in the footsteps of the master shows how you can capture beautiful landscapes -- with just a $330 compact camera.
    • By Ian S. Frazier on December 16, 2008

    A lot of people judge photographers by their gear. The more bulk and bucks, the better. I don't believe that. I judge shooters by their shots. And to test this thesis, I took a $330 compact digital camera to Yosemite National Park and trod the photographic sacred grounds of Ansel Adams.

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  • 5 Reasons to Shoot Film

    Five cases when film beats digital hands-down.
    • By Russell Hart on December 16, 2008

    Digital is the earnest child of photography, always striving to better itself. Film is the adult, having had more than a century to mature. That's why there are times when film -- and only film -- is the best insurance that you'll get the result you want. Here are five arguments in its favor.

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  • The Camera Of The Year 2006

    Each year, our editors choose the camera that best refines or redefines photography. This year's winner is...
    • By The Editors on December 16, 2008

    Our Editors' Criterion:
    The camera that best refines or redefines photography
    Our Editors' Choice:
    The Sony Alpha 100 DSLR
    The math alone is impressive -- a 10.2MP digital SLR with built-in image stabilization for just $650 (street). But the Alpha 100, Sony's first DSLR, is far more than just a numbers play. After all, soon after this camera's debut this past summer, other photographic powerhouses started entering the fray with big megapixels and small prices.

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  • The 2006 POP Awards

    Photography's Outstanding Products: Our editors pick the 25 best of the year.
    • By Pop Photo Staff on December 16, 2008

    Every year hundreds of new photo-related products enter the market. A few are instant hits, most do relatively well, and the remnants gather dust on store shelves, warehouses, or on eBay. At Pop Photo, we're constantly on the lookout for products that improve our chances of taking great pictures, make it easier to share our photos, or provide a service that solves a critical photo-related problem. And we're also impressed by innovative designs, ease-of-use, and bang-for-the-buck.

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