Photographic Techniques & Resources
This section of our web site is designed as a resource for members,
providing useful links to a range of photographic resources.
Contributions are welcome and may be emailed to esps@vicnet.net.au
If a link is found to be incorrect, please email the Society and if possible
provide an updated reference to the information.
Tutorials are also provided, some specifically designed for club
members to assist them in areas identified as being of interest to them.
Members are encouraged to contribute their own tutorials on topics in
which they have some expertise.
Software links are to programs which are free for non-commercial use.
Clicking on one of the topic buttons below will take you to the area of
interest.
Any enquiries about this website should be directed to the Webmaster (Bob Thomas) at  esps@vicnet.net.au
EXTERNAL LINKS
18/12/07
Explains how to take photos for stitching into a composite image
07/02/08
Photoshop technique
07/02/08
Photoshop technique for changing brightness levels in a photo
07/02/08
Photoshop technique for extending the range of light in an image
07/02/08
Different methods to convert colour images to B&W in photoshop
07/02/08
Photoshop technique to simulate a photo corner curling up.
07/02/08
A way to remove red-eye in photos
07/02/08
How to remove tourists from otherwise interesting photos
07/02/08
How to sharpen an image in photoshop
07/02/08
Photoshop
12/01/09
Doc Photo mounting
Equipment, Supplies and Retailers (including equipment reviews and advice)
COMPANY
ADDRESS
      
  DETAILS
B&H 
Camera labs 
DD Photographics 
PhotoEnlargments.com 
Digital Works 
Digital Camera HQ 
Digital Photography Blog 
Dpreview 
Frameco 
Frameco Matt Guide 
Frame City 
Go Shop 
Imaging Resource 
My Product Advisor 
Quality cameras 
SLR Gear 
Steve’s Digicams 
Lensplay 
Bob Atkins 
Download a PDF diagram showing how to most
economically use a full sheet of matting board
182 Rooks Rd, Nunawading, VIC 3131 phone:
(03) 9874 6122
Reputable offshore source of
cameras, lenses and equipment
Cameras and Lens reviews
Local source of cameras and
equipment (Note: They are Grey
Importers)
Excellent pricing for on-line
digital prints delivered to your
door
Professional printing (proven
quality and service)
Reviews and comparisons of
digital cameras
Local source of information on
cameras and photography
THE definitive web site for all
manner of unbiased camera
information
23 Ceylon Street, Nunawading
3131 Tel 9843 1900 Local
framing & mattboard supplies
Useful aid to mattboard use
Local framing supplies
Local source of camera batteries
Comprehensive reviews and
comparisons of digital cameras
A step-by-step guide to choosing
the right camera for you.
Discount canon cameras – local
seller - local warranty not Grey
Importer
Lens reviews and comparisons
Comprehensive reviews and
comparisons of digital cameras
Information about lenses (mainly
Canon)
Extremely useful comparison of
canon lenses accessible via this
link
“In-House” Tutorials 
Cambridge in Colour 
Dan Heller Photography 
Digital Photography School 
Fred Parker 
Infrared Photography 
Photographic tips 
Photonotes.org 
Photoshop 
Luminous Landscape 
Outdoor Photographer 
Strobist 
Take great Pictures 
Flash Guns for Canon 
Everything Free File Searcher 
Copernic Free File searching
software 
EX Thumbs Software 
Paint.net 
Faststone Image Viewer 
The GIMP 
HDR Landscape Photography
Tutorial
Canon Product History
HDR Landscape Photography
Tutorial
Tutorials about various photographic
skills
Exposure techniques for short and
long exposures
On-line tutorials and learning aids
All about exposure, how to get it
right
All about infrared photography –
how to do it.
Basic hints on taking good photos
Introduction to Canon EOS cameras
Tutorials about Photoshop
Photo tips, news and information
Shooting tips, news and discussion
with emphasis on outside
photography
Various techniques including flash
Photo tips, news and information
Lengthy, detailed study of flashguns.
Mainly Canon EOS systems but with
broader appeal as well.
Amazingly fast free file searcher.
Windows NTFS formatted drives
only. Locate files of any sort on your
PC - free and excellent
Free software for re-sizing images
for competitions
Free software for more advanced
photo manipulation
Free software for re-sizing images
for competitions
OpenSource Photoshop alternative:
Not all that easy to use, but powerful
Information on producing High
Dynamic Range images
Listing of Canon products
HDR (inc. HDR for stitched photos)
Techniques and Training
Miscellaneous items of interest including photo sharing and interactive photo sites
Flickr
Fred Miranda
Library of Congress image
library
National Geographic
Photo Net
Photo Workshop
Photographic Wikipedia
Photography corner
Photography.com
Photosig
Photozine
Picture Correct
Pixalo
Popular Photography
Redbubble
The Online Photographer
Photoshop support forum
Canon EOS Digital
Canon EOS Photo Gallery
Delicious.com
Canon software
EXIF in Windows
Huge collection of images to inspire
you
Reviews, news and information
Library of congress – historical
photos
AAA grade photographs to inspire.
Interactive photo community
Interactive photo community
Wikipedia’s photographic
knowledgebase
Interactive photoclub with tutorials
and ideas.
Interactive photo community
Online photographic community
An English photo magazine
interactive photographer’s site.
Photo community with tips, idea,
tuition etc
Photo enthusiast site with forums
and useful info
Magazine style photography site
Online photo sharing and a great
collection of images
Blog featuring all manner of
photographic discussions
Articles, tutorials & support forums
for Photoshop.  (Official Adobe
page)
Specs, firmware upgrades,
accessories for EOS cameras
Canon's display gallery for EOS
photography. Photos to either
inspire or depress you...
A searchable on-line repository for
useful bookmarks.
Updates for the software supplied
with Canon EOS cameras
How to use “My Documents” in
Windows to show and sort images
using EXIF data.
Photographer’s Rights
Know your legal rights
Learn your legal rights
Photographing in a Public
Place
Your right to take photographs
Do Australians have a legal
right to privacy?
Do I need permission from
people I photograph?
Unauthorised use of your
image in a photograph
Copyright for photographers
A wealth of global and local
photographic rights information
A NSW centric but also
Australian wide perspective
Article discussing legal aspects of
this issue in Australia
Article discussing legal aspects of
this issue in Australia
Article discussing legal aspects of
this issue in Australia
Article discussing legal aspects of
this issue in Australia
Article discussing legal aspects of
this issue in Australia
Article discussing legal aspects of
this issue in Australia