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Before you get started with this project, we recommend that you have the following:
What you'll need
Software
Image-editing software lets you take your raw snapshots and crop the edges, tweak the brightness and contrast, fix red eyes, and more. Adobe Photoshop is the 800-pound gorilla of photo editors, while Photoshop Elements is a slimmed-down version for the rest of us.
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If you're a Goldilocks about imaging, Adobe might have come up with something that's just right.
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Cameras
Unless you're a budding Avedon or a hard-core hobbyist, there's no need to plunk down $800 for a feature-packed digital camera. The latest 2- to 4-megapixel cameras will give you plenty of color-drenched detail and user-friendly settings, and you won't have to go into debt to get one.
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A great mainstream camera for snapshooters who want room to grow creatively.
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Photo printers
What good is a perfectly composed picture if you can't paste it into your photo album? Whether you're a professional photographer or you're just snapping pictures of Spot, you can find a quality photo printer that won't break the bank.
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The six-color Canon i900D photo printer is smartly designed, and it's versatile enough for serious home digital photographers.
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