Have you ever gone to pick up your photos at the lab only to be discouraged or disappointed? Often the pictures we take are moments that can never be recaptured. What can you do to make your photographs better? In this very helpful article, Anne Violette shows us the top seven mistakes to avoid.

In this all-new book review shootout, we put two books to the test. Read on to learn how Photoshop Elements 6 for Mac: The Missing Manual by Barbara Brundage, and Aperture Exposed: The Mac Photographer’s Guide to Taming the Workflow by Ellen Anon and Josh Anon stand up to our editorial review.

A few months ago, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz was invited to give the Saturday afternoon keynote address at the 31st Annual Independent Computer Consultants Association National Conference in Washington, D.C. With all the work he’d done on White House email, it seemed appropriate to address some of the nation’s leading computer consultants in the cradle of our democracy. This is his trip report

Dean Dey read Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz’ account of the Palm Bay fires and has some very important advise to give regarding safeguarding your photos.

It’s been a rough couple of days. We’re OK, but the Florida fires got close. Real close. Like probably about a hundred yards away close. The pool house in our development caught fire. A fire-rescue trailer at the school across the street caught fire, and no matter where you go, there’s scorched earth. Literally.

Have you ever wondered how to get your face "picture perfect" for photos? Whether for professional sessions or group gatherings, here are a few tips to get your face ready for your closeup!

Online auctions and Internet businesses are booming. The lure of sitting home and running a business from the coziness of your own living room is entirely appealing, and who wouldn’t want to work in their jammies, wearing fuzzy slippers while sipping green tea? In this very helpful article, Anne Violette shows you how to set up a very simple, but high-quality photo studio for your eBay pictures. As the kids say, this one’s money.

In this all-new book review shootout, we put four books to the test. Read on to learn how The Portrait Photographer’s Guide to Posing by Bill Hurter, Posing Techniques for Digital Portraits (Digital Quick Guides series) by Jeff Smith, Posing for Portrait Photography: A Head-to-Toe Guide by Jeff Smith, and Master Posing Guide for Portrait Photographers by J. D. Wacker stand up to our editorial review. We continue our fashion photo series by helping you pose your subjects. If you intend to go "pro", this is a must-read article.

In this all-new book review shootout, we put three books to the test. Read on to learn how Posing Techniques for Photographing Model Portfolios by Billy Pegram, Professional Model Portfolios: A Step-by-Step Guide for Photographers by Billy Pegram, and A Digital Photographer’s Guide to Model Releases by Dan Heller stand up to our editorial review.

In this all-new book review shootout, we put three books to the test. Read on to learn how Digital Photography from the Ground Up by Juergen Gulbins, The Digital Photography Companion by Derrick Story, and Photoshop Elements 6 for Mac: The Missing Manual by Barbara Brundage stand up to our editorial review.