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Professional photography

Professional photography is the occupation of taking pictures and selling them freelance or as part of a contract usually with a publication.

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Professional photography

Colour masking

Photography; Professional photography

Pink or orange mask built into colour negative film to improve final reproduction on the print.

Colour mixing

Photography; Professional photography

Practical application of either additive or subtractive colour synthesis.

Grade

Photography; Professional photography

System of terms and numbers used to denote the contrast characteristics of black and white printing papers.

Stand

Photography; Professional photography

Alternative name for a tripod.

Brightfield

Photography; Professional photography

Method of illumination used in photomicrography which will show a specimen against a white or light background.

Ever-ready case

Photography; Professional photography

Camera case that can be opened, allowing the camera to be used without removing it. A front flap hinges down to uncover the lens, viewfinder and camera controls.

Resist

Photography; Professional photography

Protective but removable layer applied to a surface in the form of a pattern or image. Used to prevent chemicals solutions reaching covered areas.

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