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The Right Way to Travel, Weekly Photo Tip
March 19, 2008
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VIRTUAL EASTER EGG HUNT
By professional photographer, Shelly Perry in Portland, OR.

** Rules of the Game **

For every question below, there’s an answer – and a corresponding “Easter Egg” hidden on our website: http://www.thephotographerslife.com

Look for the answer in our archives (you don’t need to send it to us!), then click on the egg to pick up all kinds of cool prizes like: free reports, travel tips, discount coupons, and more.

Here’s your Virtual Easter Egg Hunt…

POP QUIZ

** 1.  A “curves” adjustment in Photoshop will help you set either the tone or the contrast of your image. Which one is it…and how does it improve your image?

(Hint: We’ve published information about working with curves in Photoshop several times in the past. Look for the answer and the eggs here - http://tinyurl.com/2nw8ec )

** 2.  According to professional photographer Rich Wagner, what is the number one flash tip to keep in mind when you shoot?

(Hint: Look for the answer here - http://tinyurl.com/2sgbca)

** 3.  What is the single most important photo composition tip? 

(Hint: It’s a “rule.”  Find it here - http://tinyurl.com/36xx6w )

** 4.  What’s the difference between “warm” light and “cool” light in photos, and how can you watch for this difference when you shoot?

(Hint: Look for the answer here - http://tinyurl.com/2kbvqm and click on the eggs)

[Remember, behind one of those eggs is a discount for our Ultimate Summer Photo Guide. This quick-start guide will help you grab better pictures this summer and sell them for stock…or simply keep them in your album to share with friends. 

Look for the discount Easter Egg here: http://www.thephotographerslife.com/summer_photo_discount_eggs

ENTER TO WIN!

This month’s photo challenge theme is Let’s Go Green. If you have a picture to submit, log on to our website and click on the “Enter to Win” tab. (Note: First-time users need to register on the "register" link on the right sidebar first. Once you have a username and password, click "Enter to Win" to upload your photo. Only one photo per applicant will be considered. No purchase necessary to register.)

Photos are due by 8:00 a.m. EST, Monday, March 25, 2008.

[ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Shelly Perry from Portland, Oregon, specializes in people photography, what she calls documentary or lifestyle portraits. She is known especially for her imaging of children. Shelly’s concern for people is reflected both in her sense of purpose and the images she produces.  Her images have been seen all over the globe on music CD covers, books, magazines, catalogues, web sites, ad campaigns and even on TV. Her work has also appeared in several local exhibits and gallery shows.

She also contributed to our popular Turn Your Pictures Into Cash program, one of the fastest ways to boost your photography up to pro-level success… in your own home… in your spare time.

Learn more here: http://www.thephotographerslife.com/getstarted.]

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