Bend Giclee/Bend Photo Printing

06/30/2023

Striking a balance between wants and needs when it comes to purchasing new camera gear can prove tricky. This might even be the understatement of the year. The steady release of new models for camera bodies, lenses, and flash units keeps photographers hustling to try and keep up. Staying up-to-date in this field, however, should have less to do with acquiring gear for the latest features, and more to do with how sufficiently the gear that we have serves us during whatever stage we’re in. In other words, while there’s a time for buying the latest models, getting an upgrade doesn’t always mean purchasing new gear, and “new” isn’t always the best option. Part of upgrading also refers to when you should sell or trade in camera gear for “newer-than-what-you-had-before” models.

We’ll discuss when you should upgrade your camera gear, what you should look for in “new” gear, and how you can sell or trade in your old gear.

05/02/2023

If you value data privacy, you might want to think twice before uploading your images to popular online services.

Some are free, but the hidden costs could far outweigh the benefits. https://rfr.bz/f47xi7x

04/18/2023

The new world of digital media has opened the doors for amateur and professionals alike to share their images online. With a few clicks, your work can be seen by hundreds, thousands, even millions of people. Image searches by all of the major search engines widens your audience and social networking like Facebook and Twitter give all of your network instant notification of your work. Get your images hosted online with these image hosting sites.

04/16/2023

The Live View function that is built into most DSLR cameras has a few tricks up its sleeve that can greatly benefit you

04/11/2023

Understanding resolution and image size in Photoshop

Understanding resolution and image size in Photoshop. Colin Smith explains image size and resolution in a simple way, so anyone can understand how to view yo...

04/02/2023

If you value data privacy, you might want to think twice before uploading your images to popular online services.

Some are free, but the hidden costs could far outweigh the benefits. https://rfr.bz/f45dusd

03/31/2023

The Milky Way is one of the most stunning sights in the night sky, and photographing it can be a truly rewarding experience. However, capturing the beauty of the Milky Way requires some knowledge and preparation

Capturing a photo of the night sky can seem like a real challenge. Once you know these five key steps of how to take pictures of the milky way.

03/27/2023

Sometimes we’re brimming with ideas and ready to shoot. But, what can you do when the ideas dry up?

Stuck in a creative rut? Try using the power of AI to brainstorm ideas and turn your imagination into an awesome photo shoot.

03/22/2023

Bye bye DPReview. I did not know they had been owned by Amazon since 2007. DPReview has been one of the greatest resource for pro and amateur photographers for decades. Amazon decided to axe the site and all its content 😢

DPReview.com has announced its closure after 25 years of operation. Digital Photography Review has been owned by Amazon since 2007. While the website has operated mostly independent from its parent company in the subsequent…

03/19/2023

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03/11/2023

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There are many benefits to giclee printing. First, it produces incredibly realistic results. Second, archival quality inks and substrates are used with conservation methods, so the prints last longer than traditional methods. Third, it provides a higher level of detail than other types of printing. Fourth, it gives artists more options when selecting a substrate material. Fifth, it provides artists with another way to make money selling their work. And finally, it is environmentally friendly.

02/26/2023

Artificial intelligence, or AI, can now generate images that replicate an artist's style in seconds. That's angered some painters and illustrators. Darian Woods and Adrian Ma from our daily economics podcast The Indicator look at a new lawsuit that raises questions about AI and ownership.

Artificial intelligence has advanced enough to create a seemingly original artwork in the style of living artists within minutes. Some artists argue that these AI models breach copyright law.