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<p>Markku, while revisiting David Hockney's film, I poked around for other photographers/artists whose works may fit your description, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photomontage#Artists_known_for_photomontage">here</a>. Out of those artists, <a href="http://www.adrianbrannan.com/gallery5.htm">Adrian Brannan's</a> works, other than David Hockney(and Chuck Close?), most closely match the description. Yes. The content of the image you're thinking of my stir some memories.</p>

<p>For your enjoyment: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBNrgCaoyW8&feature=&p=C9C4050C3A9C23B2&index=0&playnext=1">Secret Knowledge, in its entirety on YouTube</a></p>

<p>I don't know the answer - I've never made albums with other people's photos. Why not talk to someone at your lab?</p>

<p>Also very interesting is a documentary called "Secret Knowledge"(2002). In the film, he proposes and demonstrates how many art masterpieces, from the 15th century and later, were likely made with the help of the camera obscura.<br /> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387965/">http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387965/</a></p>

<p>Hello and welcome.</p>

<p>Do yourself a favor - get the 5DII and be done with it.</p>

<p>I don't know... I tend to disagree with Jim H. I think any one of those lenses will be very handy in the studio. I've used the 28-70 and 70-200 quite a bit in my studio, and both zoom ranges were very useful.<br>

Bryan, I think you should get great results using any one of the three lenses for all of the areas of photography you mention, and I also think you know that any/all lens(es) have their strengths and limitations. If I were you, I'd buy the fastest lenses I can afford and cover all focal lengths, starting with the one I think I will use the most.</p>

<p>Allow more distance between the subject and background, if possible. If you have means to mount softboxes with grids on background lights(instead of umbrellas), it will help. Gobos/flags, strategically placed, will also reduce light spill.</p>

<p>"so, I'm walkin' along...." and a beautiful beach landscape just happened to appear in front of you? :)<br /> <img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs263.ash1/19069_1322045363930_1014711138_30991326_6053218_n.jpg" alt="" width="604" height="431" /><br /> IIIf 5cm Nikkor SC 1:1.4</p>

<p>Photograph your subjects close to LARGE window(s), while keeping focus on the eyes with (relatively)shallow depth of field, then tweek in LR and PS.</p>

<p><img src="http://www.bchristopherphotography.com/temp/temp/louanntemp.jpg" alt="" /><br>

5D 28-70 f/2.8 1/200@f/14 ISO100</p>

<p>Lighting(even when narrowed down to portraits) is a very broad topic. Do you have a specific question? The best place to start learning portrait lighting is "Classic Portrait Lighting Patterns." FYI, they are: Loop, Paramount(aka butterfly), Rembrandt, and the Split. Each of the patterns require proper location of lights to produce. Detailed information on such lighting patterns and related techniques are readily available on the net or in books. Other essential topics which portraitists consider in lighting are: light ratio and light quality(specular/diffuse.) The attached photo is a good picture.</p>

<p>Did the ACR 6.2 install properly? It seems, from <a href="http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/408/kb408941.html">this page</a> Bridge CS4 supports up to ACR 5.7? Try installing 5.7.</p>

 

<p>Dustin (1996 - 2009)<br>

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Mamiya C220 Sekkor 80mm 1:2.8<br>

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Hassleblad 503CW Zeiss Planar 2,8/80 CFE</p>

<p>If I were in your shoes, I'd set up a basic portrait set up using 4 lights, such as loop or paramount. Key, fill, hair(or accent), and background. I'd mount the key light on a roller stand for quick, small adjustments. Everything else should be standard.</p>

<p>A couple of weeks ago. Death Valley, California. Self-portrait.<br /> 5DII 16-35mm f/2.8L 30sec@f/16 ISO100<br /> <img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs398.ash2/67618_1560764931770_1014711138_31617839_1366398_n.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="486" /></p>

<p>What is the end result you envision; 1/2, 3/4, Full length? Camera setting suggestions are highest sync speed possible at minimum f/8 and lowest ISO possible. Lighting(power and distance) will determine all settings. Backgrounds can be anything from church interior, any available wall, bedsheets, and commercially made backgrounds. Standard family group portrait compositions and lighting are readily available on the web, but try to stick with the standard lighting(key at 45 deg camera left/right, fill behind camera) and composition when learning.</p>

<p>Just out of curiosity, have you tried resetting all custom functions after downgrading the firmware?<br>

Menu>Clear settings>Clear all settings</p>

 

<p>Boy, 2009<br>

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<p>Laura, 2007<br>

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<p>Just about every print house will print photo Christmas cards, and most likely, each will have their own templates. On-line print houses such as Print Place, PS Print, and others offer standard, basic quality cards. Pro photo labs such as Millers, H&H, Mpix, and others, will offer the best quality cards and cost more. Some Pro labs will provide sample packs(sometimes for a small price) which will give you a very good idea of products they offer. You should act quickly, though. Christmas season is a busy time for most labs, which starts and ends very early.</p>

<p>I just realized that it also comes with the 80mm lens. I think the lenses alone, are worth close to $400.</p>

<p>I'd say it's a good deal. I have a C220 which I bought second hand in 1995, and still use today. It came with the standard 80mm lens, and I paid $325. These cameras are solidly built, and fun to use. This sale comes with the 55mm and 180mm lenses - they are less common(thus more valuable?) than the common lenses(80mm and 150mm.) The lenses move this sale closer to a great deal, in my opinion. Actually it's just bordering a great deal, I think. Also, it'll be wise to expect spending $100 to $200 for a good CLA, once you receive it. Especially since the items have been sitting for a long time. Good luck!</p>

<p>Desert Kit Fox?<br /> <img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs459.ash2/73255_1568954256498_1014711138_31635009_2332420_n.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="483" /><br /> 6:33am 10/18/2010 5DII EF70-200 f/2.8 1/80@f/2.8 ISO2500</p>

<p>Since we're posting self-portraits...<br>

<img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs446.ash2/71930_1563773566984_1014711138_31623420_3572464_n.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="486" /><br>

10/13/2010 Mojave desert 5DII 28-70mm f/2.8 1/320@f/16 ISO200</p>