Quick Tips to Improve Photos Video

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The companion "cheat sheet" on this blog is located here: quick-tips-to-improve-your-photos.

This version is visual hot sauce to some. There is a slower version to savor each frame. It's located at "Savory Tips to Improve Photos."

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Enough for now,

Savory Tips to Improve Photos

video, narration, beats by Mark M. Hancock / © DFWmark.com
photos by Mark M. Hancock / © DFWmark.com, The Beaumont Enterprise and/or The Dallas Morning News

Please watch and share.

This is the long form of this video. It allows viewers more time to savor each image. For a spicier version of this same presentation, please see "Quick Tips to Improve Photos." It is only about 14 minutes long. Don't blink.

The companion "cheat sheet" on this blog is located here: quick-tips-to-improve-your-photos.

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Enough for now,

What is a Photojournalist? (short video version)

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Have you ever wondered about the why, how or what of being a photojournalist?
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What Is A Photojournalist?

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This presentation is an updated version of a speech given at the New York Press Association Annual Convention in 2008. This presentation is intended for non-photojournalists and especially students considering photojournalism as a career. To see more videos, please visit and subscribe to the NewsEagles channel on YouTube. More to come. 


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SMU graduation ceremony

Philip Gustaf Klintmalm dances across the stage as he gets his geology degree during the Southern Methodist University December Graduation Ceremony at SMU in Dallas on Dec. 18, 2010.



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Scholars get their degrees during the Southern Methodist University December Graduation Ceremony at SMU in Dallas on Dec. 18, 2010.

Named in this slideshow are:   Bhavesh Patel, Dhruti Patel, Christy Sauceda, Lisa Mandac, Jason Feinglas, Garrett Moran, Paul Cunningham, Stephen Jake Torres, Paul W. Ludden, R. Gerald Turner, Abdulaziz Yousf Bahha, Ali Akbar Moslemi, Stephanie Susan Fischer, Caren H. Prothro, Lo Ting Wu and Philip Gustaf Klintmalm.

University of Dallas 2010 Ministry Conference

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Conference attendees walk through the liturgical art display in the lobby during the University of Dallas 2010 Ministry Conference at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010


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Conference attendees participate during the University of Dallas 2010 Ministry Conference at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas.

Named in this slideshow are: &nbsp Sr. Lynette (Daughters of Sacred Heart at Our Lady of Perpetual Help), Mariachi Real Tecalitlan, Cecilia Collantes (Angelluz Religious Jewelry), Julie Richey, Bishop Mark J. Seitz, Bishop Kevin J. Farrell, Rev. Jonathan Morris, ValLimar Jansen, Dr. Jerry Galipeau, Carl Napoli, Augie Leal, Jerry Rodriguez, Curtis Stephan, Fr. Dan Nguyen, Pedro Moreno, Rocco Palmo, Brigitte Gynther and Fr. Ignacio Larran.

Sync rally

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Mark Hart motivates youth to read the Bible during Sync, the Dallas Diocesan back-to-school kickoff rally, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Richardson on Sunday, August 22, 2010.


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Rally attendees participate during Sync, the Dallas Diocesan back-to-school kickoff rally, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Richardson on Sunday, August 22, 2010.

Bishop Lynch High School graduation

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Auxiliary Bishop Mark J. Seitz delivers the Blessing of the Class of 2010 during the Commencement Exercises for the Bishop Lynch High School class of 2010 at the Special Events Center in Garland on Sunday, May 23, 2010.


Larry Allen of Dallas makes photos with other parents as his daughter Natalie Allen enters in the processional during Commencement Exercises for the Bishop Lynch High School class of 2010 at the Special Events Center.


Ashley C. Barraza gives the Commencement Address during Commencement Exercises for the Bishop Lynch High School class of 2010.


Auxiliary Bishop Mark J. Seitz presents a diploma to class valedictorian Victoria M. Ehlinger (center) during the Commencement Exercises for the Bishop Lynch High School class of 2010.


Daniel Robert Love celebrates his graduation during the Commencement Exercises for the Bishop Lynch High School class of 2010 at the Special Events Center.



The Bishop Lynch Class of 2010 throws their caps at the conclusion of the Commencement Exercises for the Bishop Lynch High School class of 2010 at the Special Events Center in Garland.

Catholic Biblical School graduation mass

Graduates change locations before a graduation mass for the Catholic Biblical School, Adult Faith Formation and Graduate Program in the Maher Athletic Center at the University of Dallas in Irving on Saturday, May 15, 2010.


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Bishop Kevin W. Vann of the Fort Worth Diocese (center) prepares the Eucharist during a graduation mass in the Maher Athletic Center in Irving.


Bishop Kevin W. Vann (left to right); Thomas W. Keefe, University of Dallas president, and Brian Schmisec, School of Ministry dean, congratulate Raymond Perez (right) upon his graduation from the Adult Faith Formation for the Catholic Biblical School, Adult Faith Formation and Graduate Program in the Maher Athletic Center.


Friends and family document the occasion as graduates surround Bishop Kevin W. Vann after a graduation mass for the Catholic Biblical School, Adult Faith Formation and Graduate Program in the Maher Athletic Center at the University of Dallas in Irving.

Gov. Perry at Texas Home School Gala

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Governor Rick Perry kids with Congressman Pete Sessions before the Texas Home School Coalition Gala at Southern Methodist University in Dallas on Friday, April 30, 2010.


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Governor Rick Perry delivers the keynote address to the Texas Home School Coalition Gala at Southern Methodist University in Dallas on Friday, April 30, 2010.

Hinajosa opens DISD Junior RBI League

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Dallas ISD superintendent Michael Hinojosa tosses a ball as he waits to throw out the first pitch for the newly formed DISD Junior RBI League at the John F. Kennedy Learning Center in Dallas on May 1, 2010.


Greg Williams, Dallas ISD RBI coordinator, issues new uniforms to coach Francisco Murillo, right, before the first game of the newly formed DISD Junior RBI League in Dallas.


Malachi Garza, 5, sports his new cap and jersey as DISD Junior RBI coaches Francisco Murillo, left, and Joel Murillo, right, issue uniforms before the first game of the DISD Junior RBI League at the John F. Kennedy Learning Center.


Dallas ISD superintendent Michael Hinojosa applauds the newly formed DISD Junior RBI League at the John F. Kennedy Learning Center.


Dallas ISD superintendent Michael Hinojosa throws out the first pitch for the newly formed DISD Junior RBI League in Dallas.



Dallas ISD superintendent Michael Hinojosa scratches his head after he threw out the first pitch for the newly formed DISD Junior RBI League in Dallas.



Dallas ISD superintendent Michael Hinojosa is surrounded by many, but remains alone at the inaugural DISD Junior RBI League game at the John F. Kennedy Learning Center in Dallas.

Hinojosa recently celebrated his five-year anniversary at the helm of the DISD, which included an $84 million budget shortfall and subsequent staff cuts last year.

Catholic Biblical School graduation mass

Graduates change locations before a graduation mass for the Catholic Biblical School, Adult Faith Formation and Graduate Program in the Maher Athletic Center at the University of Dallas in Irving on Saturday, May 15, 2010.


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Bishop Kevin W. Vann of the Fort Worth Diocese (center) prepares the Eucharist during a graduation mass at the University of Dallas.


Bishop Kevin W. Vann (left to right); Thomas W. Keefe, University of Dallas president, and Brian Schmisec, School of Ministry dean, congratulate Raymond Perez (right) upon his graduation from the Adult Faith Formation during a graduation mass at the University of Dallas.


Friends and family document the occasion as graduates surround Bishop Kevin W. Vann after a graduation mass for the Catholic Biblical School, Adult Faith Formation and Graduate Program in the Maher Athletic Center at the University of Dallas in Irving.

Smart Art

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Guests are framed by "Properties of Space," a sculpture by Juanluis Gonzales, during the Smart Art at the Andelon Art Gallery in Dallas on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009. The sale featured art donated by Dallas-area artists to benefit the St. Mary of Carmel School.


St. Mary of Carmel School teachers Lynn Moeller (left) and Gerardo Romo (right) admire the art during the Smart Art at the Andelon Art Gallery.


St. Mary of Carmel School principal Thom Suhy (top) addresses guests during the Smart Art at the Andelon Art Gallery.


Jody Jaspersen, a sponsor, chats with buyers during the Smart Art at the Andelon Art Gallery.




Guests and artists, who donated the art works, mingle during the Smart Art at the Andelon Art Gallery in Dallas.

University of Dallas Ministry Conference

Cristian Barragan, a Capuchin monk from Our Lady of Lourdes, has a laugh with other attendees during the annual University of Dallas Ministry Conference at the Dallas Convention Center on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009.



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Faithful attend the annual University of Dallas Ministry Conference at the Dallas Convention Center on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009. The event seeks to make the University's academic resources available to Catholic and wider communities through lectures, workshops and meetings. The conference is sponsored by both the Dallas and Fort Worth dioceses.

Named in this slideshow are (in order of appearance):   Mariachi Real Tecalitlan; Bishop Kevin J. Farrell, Dallas Diocese; Jonathan I. Lunine; Fr. Patrick J. Madden, Shreveport Diocese; Fr. Robert Hater; Bishop Kevin W. Vann, Fort Worth Diocese; John L. Allen, Jr., senior Vatican analyst for CNN; Augustine Jalomo of the Happy Hour band; Sr. Maria Thu Nguyen; deacon Joseph Nguyen; Sr. Emmanuela Le; Vanessa Llanas; Bailey Chandler; Bishop Alvaro Corrada del Rio, Tyler Diocese; Fr. Anthony Nguyen Van Quyet; Kenneth Louis; Richard Cheri; deacon Hugo Salina; Cristian Barragan; Mike Patin and Dr. Arturo Chavez.

Homeschooling Convention

Darren Douglas mans the booth of HipHop-Edu of St. Louis during the 14th Annual Summer Homeschooling Conference at Plano Centre in Plano on Aug. 8, 2009.


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Patrons shop during the 14th Annual Summer Homeschooling Conference.


Elijah West, 5, (left) and his sister Sasha West, 3, (right) of North Richland Hills patiently watch their father shop during the 14th Annual Summer Homeschooling Conference at Plano Centre.


Howard Berg of the New American School in McKinney and the only Guinness World Record-holder for speed reading (left) prepares for a presentation and talks with organizer Stephen Lunsford of the North Texas Home Educators' Network (right) during the 14th Annual Summer Homeschooling Conference in Plano.


Susan Kimmons (left) and her son Connor Kimmons, 12, (right) test language software at the booth of My Father's World of Rolla, Mo. during the 14th Annual Summer Homeschooling Conference at Plano Centre in Plano.

Please read, "Plano homeschool conference draws 2,500" by Katherine Leal Unmuth

Holy Trinity's new seminarians

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Second-year pre-theology seminarian Jeff Bame (right) returns to help others move into Holy Trinity Seminary in Irving on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009.


Preston Quintela (top) of Houston gets help from Nic Ramirez (center) and 2nd-year pre-theologian Jeff Bame (right) as he moves into Holy Trinity Seminary.


Nic Ramirez of the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese moves into Holy Trinity Seminary in Irving.


Fr. Jim Oberle (left) talks with senior Jeffrey Baynham (center) and 2nd-year pre-theologian Richard Hinkley of the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese while they wait for more new seminarians to move into Holy Trinity Seminary.


Second-year pre-theologian Kelsey Matchen (left to right) points out the view during a tour with Roger Herbert, new seminarian Mark Hebert and Brenda Hebert of Fannett, Texas in the Beaumont Diocese during move-in day at Holy Trinity Seminary in Irving.


Second-year pre-theologian Jeff Bame (left) finalizes paperwork with Preston Quintela of the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese as he moves into Holy Trinity Seminary in Irving.

St. Thomas Aquinas crowns Mary

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Morning mist falls in the Children's Garden at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School before the May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Dallas on Sunday, May 10, 2009. The crowning event was moved indoors due to potential rain.


A procession enters St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church during the May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary.



A procession enters St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church during the May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary.


Fr. Vic Bartolotta (right) leads a period of reflection during the May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary.


Fr. Vic Bartolotta leads a period of reflection during the May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary.



Children present flowers during the May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary at St. Thomas Aquinas.


Congregants present flowers during the May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary at St. Thomas Aquinas in Dallas.

St. Monica Coronation

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Rose Allegro (top) pins flowers in the hair of Ariana Ramirez (right) while Mary Cristina Allegro (left) examines flowers before a Coronation of Mary mass at St. Monica Church and School in Dallas on Friday, May 8, 2009.


Second-grader Ariana Ramirez smells her roses before a Coronation of Mary mass at St. Monica Church and School.


Mary Cristina Allegro (left) and Sofie Callaway (right), both 2nd graders, prepare before a Coronation of Mary mass at St. Monica.



Second-grade Communicants present carnations during a Coronation of Mary mass at St. Monica.


Eighth-grade Confirmati boys form an honor guard during a Coronation of Mary mass at St. Monica.


Eighth-grade Confirmati girls present flowers during a Coronation of Mary mass at St. Monica.


Analiese Florkowski crowns Mary during a Coronation of Mary mass at St. Monica.



Confirmati Tanner Davis (left) and Analiese Florkowski (right) face each other during a Coronation of Mary mass at St. Monica Church and School in Dallas.