Photography

No batch image processor in Bridge CS4

By Paul Cracknell - 25th September 2011

I use the batch image processor in Bridge to batch process hundreds of files.  To my surprise when I went to tools>photoshop>batch process  it was no longer there.  The only thing that remained was the cache option.  I looked at forums and this has happened to others.  There appears to be no fix.  This is very frustrating.  I checked the preferences for the start up scrips, restarted the PC.  In …

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How to start a photography business – Your Logo

By Paul Cracknell - 8th June 2011

What kind of logo will you have for your business.  Take a look at logos from big companies like Nike, Mercedes Benz, Holden, Commonwealth Bank etc.  There has been a lot of marketing to develop these logos as they are a representation of the business.  The logo will define if you are professional and the quality of your product.  Think about this and if you cannot think of a logo …

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How to start a photography business – Business Name

By Paul Cracknell - 8th June 2011

Deciding on your Business name!

 

Now that you have hopefully decided on where you want to take you photography business you need to decide on a business name.  Your name and logo will be the brand of your business.  When you start your photography business you will spend time and money on developing your brand so you need to decide early on what that will be.  Your brand is …

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How to start a photography Business – What is your Motivation?

By Paul Cracknell - 8th June 2011

What is your motivation?

 

Lets get started by exploring a couple of simple ideas.

Why do you want to start your own photography business?  Are you already in a job but want some extra cash for a holiday or a renovation? It is a hobby that you would like to get some money from? Are you a Mum at home and would like to earn some cash to supplement …

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How to start a photography business – Education and Training

By Paul Cracknell - 8th June 2011

Photography Education and Training

 

Let’s assume that you have some photographic skills, either you have a natural talent or you have completed some kind of photography course.  If you have not completed a course with a professional institution I would recommend achieving this first before starting your business.  There are many privately run courses or visit the TAFE website in your state to search for photography course.  TAFE courses …

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How to start a photography business – Introduction

By Paul Cracknell - 8th June 2011

I started my photography business in 2009 and after spending coutless hours setting up my business I decided that there was a need for a simple step by step process that was able to be duplicated by anyone who wanted to set up their own photography business.  This is what I have done for you so read on.

 

If you are a looking for a job where you can …

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Centre text in Photoshop CS4

By Paul Cracknell - 19th May 2011

To centre text on a page select your text layer and your background layer so both are selected (hold down Ctrl when clicking on them to select both). Then select the move tool (V), you then have options on the top toolbar to align horizontal and vertical centers.

That will put your text layer exactly in the center of your background layer.…

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