Leading Photoshop Elements 4.0 available for both Windows and Macs

by Alfred DeBat

Adobe Systems recently upgraded and expanded its premier photo-imaging program for home users. Based upon professional Photoshop software, the easy-to-use Photoshop Elements 4.0 is now available for both Windows XP and Macintosh OS X (OS 10.4 or OS 10.3) computers.

Mailer feedback: Low-light Photography

by Chris Limone

Getting good shots in low-light situations can be very difficult if you don't have a flash handy. Here are a few tricks you can use to your advantage.

Using Photoshop to Edit Batches of Digital Photos

by Chris Limone

This week we are going to look at batch processing using actions and the droplet function in Adobe Photoshop. You’ve probably taken your camera to a party, a wedding, or on vacation, and you’ve got hundreds of photos to sift through and send to all your friends. (No, Adobe Photoshop can’t pick out the good ones for you.) But it can make them all nice and snappy by correcting colors and fixing the contrast of all of them at once. If a lot of your shots have a faded, or discolored look, this will vastly improve them.

Dust and Scratch Removal in Photoshop

by Chris Limone

So you want to take your collection of photographs from decades past and be able to send them through email? Just scan them on a flatbed scanner or take the film to a lab and have them scanned. It sounds too easy, but this is the best way to get your film into your computer. The only problem with scanning old film and photographs is the degradation in quality: dust, scratches, and fading color. Thankfully, we have Adobe Photoshop on our side.

Used Digital Cameras?

by Jason Schneider

Yes!  It's the Hottest New Buyer's and Seller's Market!

5 Things to Know About Your Digital Camera

by Alfred DeBat

Digital cameras offer photographers more choices for operating settings than film cameras. For best results, digital photographers should do their homework by studying the camera’s instruction book. Here are five settings that make for better photographs.

An Interview with Microsoft's Tim Grey

by Jon Sienkiewicz

Our own Jon Sienkiewicz sits down with Microsoft's Tim Grey (Group Program Manager, Rich Media Group) to discuss Windows XP and other developments for digital photographers.

Check Camera Features When Selecting a Digital Model

by Alfred deBat

When selecting a digital camera, buyers have to weigh many different features to make a good choice for their requirements. Here is a list of important features

Ten Great Holiday Gifts for the Photographer in Your Life

by Jon Sienkiewicz

Whether you're looking to find that perfect gift for the photographer in your family or looking to expand your own wish list, here are ten great gift ideas for the upcoming holidays.

Don't Let Shutter Lag Ruin Your Images
by Alfred deBat

Are your digital images missing the action or out of focus?  You may be a victim of "shutter lag".  Here's how to get sharper, clearer pictures from your digital camera.

Microsoft RAW Image Thumbnailer and Viewer
by Jon Sienkiewicz

Having trouble viewing RAW image files on your Windows PC? Read on…

Long-term Image Storage

by Jon Sienkiewicz

Making sure that your images are securely backed up is extremely important.  Here are some ideas from TGP contributor Jon Sienkiewicz on how to make sure your images are safe for the long run.