http://blog.steadmantech.com Sharing a little something when the mood strikes... Sat, 13 Feb 2010 06:46:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It is mid-February and it seems there is one snow storm after another in the news lately. So it seemed a good time to offer some tips that might help you to get better photos in snowy scenes. Don't trust your camera's exposure meter! The one thing that can help your snowy ... http://blog.steadmantech.com/2010/02/how-you-can-make-better-photographs-of-snowy-scenes/ Lately I have had the opportunity to observe two competing organizations, both of which use Twitter as a tool in their business communications but who do so in very different ways. For me this has been a living example of two opposing approaches to using Twitter, one good and the ... http://blog.steadmantech.com/2009/12/are-you-a-megaphone-or-hearing-aid-twitter-user/ If you are anything like me you are a heavy SMS text message user. Sending a message limited to no more than 160 characters may at first seem a bit senseless, but you soon find it to be very useful and even a bit addicting. It is the perfect solution ... http://blog.steadmantech.com/2009/10/answer-your-questions-instantly-with-google-sms/ A favicon is sometimes referred to as a bookmark icon, shortcut icon, favorite icon or website icon. In most modern web browsers you will see the favicon displayed in the browser's address bar next to the url of the Web site you are visiting. On this blog site you should ... http://blog.steadmantech.com/2009/09/what-is-a-favicon-why-would-i-want-one/ Here is a quick Photoshop tip that might save you a bit of time. Some of Photoshops dialog boxes can get a bit busy and before you know it you are thinking you want to go back and start again from square one. It is simple enough to just dismiss ... http://blog.steadmantech.com/2009/09/photoshop-tip-reset-your-dialog-boxes-quick-and-easy/ Times have changed. A recent conversation with a colleague and friend brought to the surface this concept that has been brewing in the back of my mind for quite some time now. Does your business legitimize your Web presence? Or is it actually the other way around? There was a time ... http://blog.steadmantech.com/2009/08/does-your-business-legitimize-your-web-site-or-vice-versa/ We all have the best of intentions in taking photos as we travel the country or even our own neighborhood. You just want to grab a photo of family or friends in front of a significant landmark, something we want to remember fondly in the coming years. Unfortunately, in a ... http://blog.steadmantech.com/2009/08/why-your-we-were-here-travel-photos-fall-short/ If you have come to appreciate Photoshops adjustment layers and layer masks, then you are probably also aware of their remarkable power when used together as a team. The great benefit of an adjustment layer lies in its non-destructive nature. So too with the layer mask. Both tools can be ... http://blog.steadmantech.com/2009/07/change-adjustment-layer-intent-while-retaining-layer-mask/ You've spent countless hours finding just the right photography equipment. You've researched online, you've visited your local photo shops and found just the right mix of cameras, lenses, strobes, tripod and all the accessories. Now, you wouldn't want to see all of that work turn into a payday for your ... http://blog.steadmantech.com/2009/06/how-to-avoid-getting-your-photography-gear-stolen/ It's late at night, do you know where your domain name is? It might not be where you thought it was. If you are not careful you may wind up as the customer of a company you've never heard of before, and they're ok with that. Read on for five ... http://blog.steadmantech.com/2009/06/is-your-domain-name-about-to-be-slammed-be-careful/