Chapter 6: Image Editing Software - Photography Tutorial


In the days of film the professional and the keen amateur photographer would spend a lot of time in the dark room working with chemicals to create wonderful photographs. The developing labs seen all over the world were established and developing film became easy and affordable. In resent years we have seen the advent of digital photography and huge changes in the way a photographer deals with images. A digital computer and a good colour printer have replaced the dark room. - View Tutorial »


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