Category Description: Topics on photography, video, lighting, setup, etc..
A View From The Train
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-09 pg. 48 Scale: (none) Author: Wayne Wesolowski
Photographing from within a moving train in Illinois.
Better Layout Photos
N-Scale 2005-07/08 pg. 34 Scale: (none) Author: Robert L. Hundman
An overview of photography, and many example photos of what is good and what is wrong with the photos, as it applies to model photography.
Better Layout Videos
Model Railroader 2006-03 pg. 56 Scale: (none) Author: Todd Brown
This article covers video taping your layout. It discusses essential gear, dealing with location and lighting, setting your white balance, exposure control, and has two side bars on using today's small video players to show off your layout, and video editing tips and tricks.
Capturing the Operating Session with Digital Cameras
N Scale Railroading 2003-07/08 pg. 62 Scale: (none) Author: Brian Morgan
Describes the set up for the article on page 30 of this issue.
Digital Photography for Model Railroaders
Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-04 pg. 73 Scale: (none) Author: John Edwards
Describes the (then) current state of digital cameras, and includes quite a bit of information about the basics of photography, such as depth-of-field, lenses, white balance, and how to manipulate digital photos after they have been copied to the computer.
In a Different Light
O Scale Trains Magazine 02 May 2002 pg. 4 Scale: Author: (none)
Describes the photography of K. Jeb Kriigel. He specializes in photographing all model railroad scale scenes, but adds the touch of using smoke, fog, lighting, and steam. Includes many of his photographs, and tips on how to set up for great photographs.
It's a Styrofoam Sky!
Model Railroader 1991-03 pg. 131 Scale: (none) Author: Lou Sassi
Using a piece of blue styrofoam insulation board as a quick-n-dirty sky background for photographing dioramas or models. Clouds are optional.
Model Photography 3
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-08 pg. 112 Scale: (none) Author: Bill Schaumburg
Lighting of both models and layout. Exposure and composition.
Model Photography with Helicon Focus Depth of Field Software
The Keystone Modeler 37 August 2006 pg. 13 Scale: N Author: Douglas Nelson
The author describes the use of the software and includes several photos that compare results, including how to add smoke to a scale steam engine.
Photographic Techniques with Helicon Focus
Model Railroading 2006-01 pg. 36 Scale: (none) Author: Rich Yourstone
The author uses the Helicon Focus software product to create some stunning photos of his N-scale layout. Incredible depth of field.
Photographic Techniques with Helicon Focus
N Scale Railroading 2006-01/02 pg. 34 Scale: (none) Author: Rich Yourstone
The author uses the Helicon Focus software product to create some stunning photos of his N-scale layout. Incredible depth of field.
Photographing Models for Articles
Railroad Model Craftsman 2009-11 pg. 76 Scale: Author: Tom Troughton
This informative article describes how photograph model railroad models, how to build a stand for creating effective backdrops, using the correct lights and lenses, taking outdoor photos, and the interesting work it takes to take photos while a model is under construction.
Photography 101
Model Railroader 2002-09 pg. 96 Scale: (none) Author: Lionel Strang
Choosing a camera, lenses, tungsten film, lighting, composition, depth of field, and bracketing. Includes digital photography tips with minimum requirements for MR publication.
Reference Photo
N-Scale 2002-11/12 pg. 60 Scale: (none) Author: Adam Pizante
Feather River canyon photograph
Sunlight Warm Up Your Shots
N-Scale 2005-11/12 pg. 46 Scale: (none) Author: Ron Bearden
Two photos showing the difference between indoor and outdoor photography of an engine.
That's a Wrap
Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-08 pg. 70 Scale: (none) Author: Joe Morrison
The story of Allen Keller's video taping of the Franklin & South Manchester session # 3.
The Digital Darkroom
Model Railroader 1996-10 pg. 78 Scale: Author: Art Cominio
The author describes how he managed to get a photo of himself in a photo of his model railroad using a computer and Photoshop.
The Next Digital Revolution
N Scale Railroading 2002-09/10 pg. 62 Scale: (none) Author: Keith Thompson
How to photograph model layouts using digital cameras.
Tips on Photographing Your Model Railroad
Railroad Model Craftsman 2006-02 pg. 56 Scale: (none) Author: Fred Lagno
The author discusses using a fog machine to hide backdrop edges and transition. Several "right" and "wrong" photographs are shown as examples of the topic discussed.
Using Photoshop Elements® for Model Railroading
Railroad Model Craftsman 2008-01 pg. 63 Scale: (none) Author: Jack Burgess
The article describes how the author scanned an prototype photo, and enhanced its sharpness to be able to better distinguish details about the scene. Brightening up a photo can bring out details that otherwise might be lost to the eye. How also shows how to make a realistic "Bad Order" sheet.