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Information to help photographers capture endearing and unique photos. Use photography tips and tricks to make the most of your camera and photos.

Ways to Use Photos in Crafts
There are many unique ways to use photographs in crafts that allow for personality, expression and interests to be displayed not only in the home or office, but any where you go. Use these ideas to expand your own use of photographs in crafting and gift ideas. A person remembers so much through photographs, having them displayed in various ways allows for individuals to share their friends, family and events easily and keeps those special moments fresh in their minds.

Ways to Use Photos in Crafts
Protecting Photographs
Photographs record our daily lives and special events. Seeing a picture often brings back memories, as well as feelings, thoughts and emotions. When our most special moments are recorded they become treasured family keepsakes. These keepsakes need to be well protected in order to survive the test of time and be able to be enjoyed for the next generations. Properly storing and caring for your photographs will prevent damage caused by natural elements. Often photographs are placed in boxes or containers and forgotten about. Attics, garages and basements are common places for them to be placed, but are the most damaging locations. Photos can become brittle when they are exposed to varying extreme temperatures. Because of insulation problems and lack of temperature control in attics, garages and basements they are especially susceptible to damage produced by light, heat, cold and humidity. Rodents and insects are also possible threats. Taking proper precautions will prevent these problems.

Protecting Photographs
War Photography
1. During the Civil War tintypes were the type of photography that was used the most.

2. Among the most striking pictures are those depicting scenes of the Crimean War, one of the earliest military engagements to be recorded by photography.

War Photography
Spirit Photography
Spirit photography is what seems to be the effect of radiation of some sort on photosensitive film. The 1870's saw the first general acceptance that there might be something credible to at least some aspects of spirit photography. Strangely though, it is spirit photography that seems to provide the most scientific evidence of ghosts. Spirit photography soon became a popular pastime and literally thousands of dollars were made from those who came to have their portraits taken. Spirit photography of today differs greatly from that of days gone by however.

Spirit Photography
History of Digital Photography
The most recent development in the world of photography is the digital camera. An important marker in the history of digital photography was when Sasson snapped the first digital picture in December 1975.

One of the newest advancements in the field was the birth of digital photography. Digital photography is an improvement to the portrait.

History of Digital Photography

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