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Why You Need a Different Kind of Scanner

Features: Written by David Blatner on July 2, 2008

No, not another scanner for artwork. An automatic document feeder can clean up your life -- or at least your office.

Learn Wedding Photography from the Pros

Features: Written by Chad Neuman on June 25, 2008

What gear do you need? What settings are best? What shots are must-takes? And how do you protect your media and your business? Three professional wedding photographers spill their secrets.

Translate Your Print-Based Design Skills to the Web

Features: Written by Wesley Grubbs on June 11, 2008

When you move from static design to Web design, it's like tennis players trying racquetball. The problem isn’t that they don’t know how to handle the racquet; it’s that they don’t know all the rules and techniques. Read this article and you'll come out swinging.

Thinking Outside the List

Features: Written by Matthew Flaming on May 2, 2008

Want to think and communicate more clearly in a wide range of situations? Try mind-mapping.

The Tricky Side of Photo Model Releases

Features: Written by Dan Heller on April 21, 2008

You may think that model releases aren't necessary for photos used in editorial contexts, but the truth is actually much more complex. Read this in-depth exploration and you'll know exactly what to do to sell your shots without worries.

HerGeekness Says: Screen-Share with Your Clients

Features: Written by Anne-Marie "HerGeekness" Concepcion on March 2, 2008

Letting far-flung clients see your screen makes online proofing as good as in-person proofs and online collaboration a cinch. Recent technology improvements free you from worrying about routers, firewalls, computer platforms, or browser compatibility.

What to Do When a Prospective Client Doesn't Respond to Your Proposal

Features: Written by Ilise Benun on February 18, 2008

Persistence is welcome -- a pest is not. Here’s how to stay on the right side of that line.