This is where you will find original articles from Jules and Joy, as well as info on all of Jules's upcoming workshops.

Digital Photo Basics – JPEGS

August 28th, 2011

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While most of you know what JPEGS are all about, remember that every da…

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Five Personal Photo Project Starters

August 27th, 2011

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Summer is winding down, Fall will be here soon, school is starting up and there are 1000 reasons NOT to use your camera. You’re busy etc. But when you find yourself in that situation it’s a cue to g…

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How to “LOOK” at a Photograph

August 22nd, 2011

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I constantly tell new photographers that one of the best ways to become a better photographer is to look at lots of published photographs. Seeing how other photographers did it, looking at their success…

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Sometimes You Feel Like a Tripod, Sometimes You Don’t

August 21st, 2011

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Sometimes you can’t carry a tripod or there’s just no space to use one. That’s where a monopod comes in handy. A monopod is a one legged tripod! If you’re shooting sports, a monopod is …

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Seeing in Infrared

August 19th, 2011

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A photograph is usually all about the light – but infrared p…

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Using the iPad for “Polaroid” Test Shots

August 18th, 2011

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Back in the film era, before starting a portrait session legen…

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12 Ways to Make Photographs That Are Guaranteed to Improve Your Portfolio

August 16th, 2011

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This post was inspired by something I wrote in 2009. Photographers are always trying to improve their portfolio. Here are a dozen ways to make pictures that are guaranteed to improve your portfolio.
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Is There One Photographic Subject You’re Done With?

August 14th, 2011

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If you could (or had to) banish one subject from your photographs what would it be and why? (Answer on Twitter to @ScottBourne.)
Sometimes we get in a rut. We photograph the same thing over and over and over. That’s not always bad. But it can be.
Wo…

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Shooting Backlit Portraits Outdoors

August 11th, 2011

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The ingredients for making great portraits are easy to find: Y…

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Studio Lighting Basics: Monolights

August 8th, 2011

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There’s much confusion about studio lighting. Some photographers think it’s too complicated and expensive, but in reality it can be neither. Part of this misunderstanding is caused by bewil…

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