To answer this question, first we have to look at the end product: the photographs. Photos are a set of data points called pixels. If a photograph is low resolution, it has fewer pixels, or data points. In printing terms, these are also called dots per inch (dpi). So, while a low-resolution photo (such asContinue reading “What type of camera does a scientist need?”
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Filing your photos so you can find them!
You’ve spent time taking great photos of your work. You’ve followed the tips on what type of photos to take. That’s hard enough – but don’t just leave those photos on your camera card. Your photos are part of your crucial research data – and you back up your data, right? Following these next stepsContinue reading “Filing your photos so you can find them!”
Do I need permission to photograph someone?
In today’s image-intense world, I’m careful with using photographs of people. I always verbally ask their permission first if I’m in an informal public setting. If I know I’ll be using their photo for my work, I have them sign a photo release (sample below). On private property, I always get permission. In reality, it’s aContinue reading “Do I need permission to photograph someone?”
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