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Well, I have officially launched the new website. Whew, thank goodness that is done. From now on the blog will continue on that site. I have already posted a few new items of interest. Be sure to take a look.Home PageNew Blog PageHope to see you there. :)

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Thank you to all of you who have continued to view our website and blog. I have received some comments asking if I will be posting any new photography articles or tutorials. Rest assured, I have much more to give you. Currently, I'm working tirelessly on the redesign of the website. I really wanted to fully incorporate the blog into the website and I wasn't completely happy with the site

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Drum roll please. . . our final winner this month is Martin Stock. Congratulations and enjoy your $50 gift certificate to D-Roc Photography.

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Congratulations to David Fellers and Julia Westman. Both have won a $50 gift certificate to D-Roc Photography and Design.

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An email was sent yesterday to notify our first winner of the May contest. Congratulations, Joyce Brayne on winning a $50 gift certificate to use on D-Roc Photography products and/or services.

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New Contest For MayDuring the month of May we will be giving away a $50 gift certificate for D-Roc Photography products and/or services each week. That's 4 chances to win this month. All you need to do is register your name and email using the form here. There is no other obligation required. Free to register and the chance for $50 in products. . . There's nothing to lose. Register today.

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The winner of the D-Roc Photography and Design April Contest is. . . Russell Steel! Congratulations. For his prize he chose an 8x10 print of "After The Rain".Now that our April contest has come to a close, we will be introducing a new contest. You're not going to want to miss this one. Check out our website for details.

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There is only a day and a half left. Many of you have taken the opportunity to register in our free draw for an 8x10 print of your choice. The deadline is fast approaching though. . . Tomorrow at noon to be exact. For all those who want to sneak in under the wire, now would be the time to register. You can do it quickly and easily with the form just to the right. Or, if you would like to

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Photography is all about catching that magic moment when the light is just right. However, lighting also provides some challenges. Here are some ideas to help the beginning photographer whether you're indoors or out.Balance Bright or Dim Light In low light conditions, try using your camera's night shooting mode, or lower the ISO to 50 or 100 to get rich detail in low light. Use a tripod, or

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Ever wonder how professional photographers get such amazing colors in their work? It must be photoshop right. Not exactly. There is a time known to photographers as the magic hour. The most magical light of the day can be found during this time. It happens from a half-hour before sunrise to a half-hour afterward. Miss this magic hour, and you miss the best possibilities for memorable photos

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This is part three of a series on composition. While it is not necessary to read part one or two in order to understand, I would definitely recommend it. You can find part one here and part two here.Have 5 photographers set up on the same scene and there is no doubt you will get many different compositions. Organizing the subject and other elements of a scene within the borders of your photo is

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This is part two of a series on composition. While it is not necessary to read part one of the series in order to understand part two, I would definitely recommend it. You can find part one here.The Rule of ThirdsOne of the most popular rules in photography is the Rule Of Thirds. It is also popular among artists. It works like this: Imaginary lines are drawn dividing the image into thirds both

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Over the past little while I have been receiving emails with various photography related questions. I'm always happy to answer them and share some of the knowledge I've gained over the years with others. I thought though that it would be a good thing to share those questions and answers with everyone so over the next little while I'm going to be posting those. It will be information like what

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Before showing anyone those hundreds of holiday photos or the 2 hour slide show, edit your work. Take out all the doubles, the duds and the out of focus shots. Only show people the good stuff. Pros make lousy shots just like everyone else; they just don't show it to anybody. Just a reminder for everyone again that I've extended the offer for the free download. For everyone who signs up for

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What a crazy week. Here I thought I would have more time to blog but instead I've been so busy working I've had next to no time to myself. Well, that's ok I guess. I did want to remind everyone though that I've extended the offer for the free download. For everyone who signs up for our free newsletter you will receive the following picture that can be used as a desktop wallpaper.Be sure to

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These days cameras are capable of many things. It can focus, work out exposure, choose the perfect shutter speed or aperture along with a host of other functions. However, the one thing a camera can't do is compose your picture for you.If you are using an "auto-everything" camera then your main area of control is going to be the composition. There are 2 basic ways to arrange elements:1.

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Our free download was so popular and it went so quickly, I've had some requests to extend the freebie offer. So here it is. For each person who signs up for our free newsletter during this coming week (April 19 - April 25) you will receive the free download as well. Hopefully this week I will be back to blogging more frequently as well.

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This print entitled "Alpine Lake" was shot while driving from Edmonton to Vancouver. Along the Yellowhead highway about a minute or so after passing through the Jasper Park gates, the trees open up briefly to reveal a gorgeous view of a deep blue alpine vista. The view was so stunning I had to stop the car and capture the shot.Be sure to take advantage of this month's Featured Print Special. For

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10 people have already claimed their free download. There are only 10 left. To claim your free download either sign up for our newsletter here, or contact me at contest@drocphoto.com. Hurry, they're going quickly.

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It's the Easter long weekend and I'm so glad that I have the chance to visit with my family. That means that I'm out of town though for the next few days. I will try my best to stay on top of emails while I'm away but for some reason my computer has decided to be finicky and doesn't always connect to the internet. So, if I don't respond as quickly as I usually would, now you know why.I thought

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Today has been a really good day. I'm in a great mood and so I decided why not give something away today. Here's the deal, I will be giving a free download of After the Rain (pictured below) to the first 20 people who email me at contest@drocphoto.com. It looks great as a desktop. Here's the picture you would receive. . .Be sure to email me at contest@drocphoto.com for your free download.

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ExposureExposure is the amount of light collected by the sensor in your camera during a single picture. If the shot is exposed too long, the photograph will be washed out (or too light). If the shot is exposed too short, the photograph will appear too dark.The two main controls your camera uses for exposure are shutter speed ( how long the sensor is exposed to light) and aperture (the size of

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All of us have photographed pictures where the long, straight horizon line slants in one direction making it appear as if everything is going to slide right out of the photo. Here are a few tips that can help prevent this from happening the next time you're out shooting seascape and landscape scenes.1. Use a tripod. It helps to keep your camera steady, no matter what position you select so

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Setting everything on full auto isn't always the ideal solutions. Try these tips to get your best shots every time.Most experienced photographers know the importance of correct exposure. If you overexpose, the highlights are gone irretrievably. If you underexpose, the image will be murky with no true black tone in the darkest area. However, a common attitude among digital photographers these

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Hey everyone. I've begun a blog associated with my website as a way to keep in contact with everyone and help update you on important info. I'll also be publishing various articles that I've researched on photography topics every so often. Hope you enjoy and don't forget to visit my store here to check out all the new prints for sale. :)

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