Tag: Rachael D’Cruze

Windows 7 search tutorial published in Windows: The Official Magazine

With documents, emails, songs, photos, video files and more all stored in different places on your computer, it’s no wonder that finding the exact file you want can be time-consuming and bit of a headache. Not in Windows 7, though, because the search function has been overhauled, so it’s both easier to use and faster. Microsoft knows that few of us store all of our files in one place any more, so Windows 7 can also search external hard drives, networked computers, and libraries. Sounds like a lot of search results, right? Not when you can narrow your search instantly using date, file type and so on. There are lots of reasons to love the Windows 7 search feature – you’ll be amazed at how much easier it makes your computing.

Rachael Sharpe

Editing portfolio: 247 Magazine – July issue

July sees things getting busy on the party, gig and festival front as we catch up with international superstar, Fatboy Slim for an exclusive interview, in 247 Magazine. We also chat to The Datsuns ahead of their headline gig at Leopallooza in North Cornwall, at the end of the month. Other features include Torquay band, Oxbow Lakes and an interview with pro surfer Rob Barber, who gives us a great insight into the world of Bodyboarding. Here are a few sample spreads:

Visit the 247 Magazine website and read an online version of the July issue here.

Rachael Sharpe

Setting up a studio: feature published in Turning Pro magazine

Kevin Mullins is a photographer with vision. He has worked as a full-time wedding photographer since 2009 and has 45 weddings booked for this year. He used to do a lot of portrait work, although not professionally, but had always thought of this as a way to expand his business. He knew that doing so would mean getting himself a studio – something which has been a long journey to fruition… Published in Archant’s Turning Pro magazine.

Rachael Sharpe

Editing portfolio: 247 Magazine – July issue

 

This month’s magazine features the awesome John Butler Trio, who are heading to Newquay this summer, as well as the multi-talented Ed Sheeran, who had to upgrade his first Cornwall show due to popular demand. Exeter folk may also recognise local favourites, The Computers, who are causing quite a stir across the region with their rock’n’roll antics and who have a new album out this month. Our fourth interview is with festival favourites Kitty, Daisy and Lewis. The June issue also sees the launch of our Action Sports section and photos from our 11th Birthday party in Plymouth. Good times!  Read the magazine online here.

Rachael Sharpe

Photo Editing tutorial published in Windows: The Official Magazine

Everyone takes pictures of people, but only by editing them can you achieve perfect portraits to be proud of. The good news is you don’t need expensive photo editing software to make effective adjustments, Windows Live Photo Gallery is perfectly capable. A few quick adjustments enable you to crop your shots for compositions with impact, banish red-eye, remove blemishes, correct colour casts and even exposure – pretty good for free. I show Windows: The Official Magazine readers how to perfect their portraits…

Rachael Sharpe

Editing portfolio: 247 Magazine

Cover photograph taken by me

Last month’s £5,000 festival ticket giveaway was a hard act to follow, but 247 magazine readers are in for a treat this month too. We teamed up with South West hip hop duo Carpetface & Audible1 to offer every reader a free download card for their new album. Other than Carpetface & Audible1, interviewed in this month’s mag is the hotly-tipped Ben Howard, DJ Tom Costelloe and DJ Kelly J. This month also sees the launch a brand new food section where this month, we recommend our top spots for Al Fresco dining. Street Art is all about Upfest, out favourite live painting festival which takes place in Bristol at the beginning of June. On top of this you’ve got the usual fashion spread, Style Hunter shoot, Culture & Film, Live & Club listings. So grab a copy and head out to the park and enjoy the sunshine why don’t ya!

Rachael Sharpe
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