Stephen Cardone

Professional Photographer

Stephen Cardone is the COO of NY Headshots, a New York City-based studio that specializes in shooting and producing headshots for individuals and businesses. Stephen has over four years of professional photography experience and over six years of documentary filmmaking experience. Stephen also works extensively as a photographer at NY Headshots. His work includes events, environmental photography, as well as headshots for actors, models, and corporate. He holds a BA in Non-fiction Writing from The New School.

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Can watching other people's films improve my skills as a filmmaker?

This is a great way to learn some of the basics of filmmaking. Find your favorite shot in a movie, pause it, and try to break down why it speaks to you. Pay attention to how all of the elements work together, including the lighting, the action and interaction between the characters, the dialogue, the blocking, and the editing.

How do you use the rule of thirds in a photo?

Imagine that the frame is divided into 3 equal sections. Then, arrange the shot so the subject is framed along one of those lines. For instance, if you're photographing a person, try composing the photo so they’re to the left or right third of the frame

What features should I look for in a DSLR?

Some important features are easy-to-access manual exposure controls and fast, accurate autofocus. Other features will depend on the type of pictures you're planning to shoot. If you're a sports photographer, for instance, you'll want a DSLR with continuous autofocus and fast burst rates.

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Downsize Photos

This wikiHow teaches you how to reduce the size of a digital photo on a computer, phone, or tablet. Making an image smaller will also reduce the overall size of the image, making it easier to send via email and messaging...

Easy Ways to Resize an Image on a Mac (Without Buying Software)

Everything you need to know to change the size of your photos on your MacResizing an image on your Mac is simple with Preview, a free image utility that comes pre-installed on macOS.. 5 May 2020. Preview helps you crop i...

All About the Pentax K1000 SLR Camera: Setup & Shooting

The Pentax K1000 is an easy-to-find and relatively easy-to-use Film SLR that was produced from 1976 to 1997. The K1000 is popular among photography students and new-coming amateur photographers. Ready to get started? In ...

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Use a Green Screen

This wikiHow teaches you how to film your video using a green screen so you can easily add your own custom background. After filming with a green screen, you can use either Shotcut or LightWorks—both of which are free ...

How to

Compress Photos

This wikiHow teaches you how to compress a photo to make it take up less space on your hard drive. Compressing photos is often necessary before sending them via email or uploading them to your website. You can compress p...

How to

Take Flattering Photos of Yourself

Taking photos of yourself can be a fun way to express your mood, capture a moment you want to remember, or share what is going on in your life. It can be frustrating if you don’t like the way you look in any of your pi...

How to

Fold a Green Screen

Whether you're replacing a background, projecting a map, or adding special effects, a green screen is a vital tool.. 5 May 2020. Unfortunately, these flexible screens can be a little difficult to store unless you know a ...

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Add a Watermark to Photos

This wikiHow teaches you how to watermark your photos with custom text. Watermarks prevent people from taking credit for your photos. You can add a watermark for free by using the uMark Online website, or by using Micros...

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Become a Professional Photographer

Professional photography is an excellent career choice for anyone who wants to get paid for using their creative talents. It's one of the few fields where age and college degrees aren't as important as a good eye, a qual...

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According to the Berne Convention, you automatically own the copyright on any original photograph that you take. The problem arises when someone else tries to rip you off and you have to prove that you are the owner of t...

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Repair Lens Problems on Your Digital Camera

Digital cameras are a regular part of life. They can be a great tool if you want to capture a moment forever. However, as expensive and useful as they are, they're also notoriously fragile. Experiencing a problem with yo...

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