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Lighthouse Photography Tips

Lighthouse Photography Tips

Lighthouses are a favorite subject for photographers, because they are romantic. However, some realities can make creating an excellent lighthouse photo challenging. This article will provide you with some valuable insight into improving your lighthouse pictures, and we will discuss these skill points: Composition with a limited point of view Spotting problems: crooked horizon, trash […]

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Silhouette Photography Tips

Silhouette Photography Tips

This article is based on concepts from The Understanding Light Photography Guide which is currently 68% off until the end of the month, January 31. A silhouetted photograph almost always garners immediate and positive attention. There is much confusion out there in Internet-land about the differences between a silhouette, a shadow, and when something is […]

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Using S-Curves and Color Contrasts in Your Photography

Using S-Curves and Color Contrasts in Your Photography

This article is based on concepts from the Understanding Composition Guide which is currently 62% off if you want to dig deeper for further training. Most photographers have heard of the S curve, and this example photo is a literal example of the concept. Fun Fact The S curve did not originate with photography. It […]

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Do This and Your Bad Weather Photos Will Shine

Do This and Your Bad Weather Photos Will Shine

Nothing is worse than going on vacation with your photo gear packed, and it rains the entire time! This quick tip comes from The Bad Weather Photography Guide which is currently 75% off if you want to check it out. I love taking vacations in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. It’s been my […]

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Color Contrast in Photography

Color Contrast in Photography

This article is based on concepts from The Photography Action Cards if you want to dig deeper for further training. Color contrast is a relatively straightforward tool of composition to master. Once you start looking for it, you will see it almost everywhere. This is especially true in nature, which has evolved to use color […]

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Black and White Photography: A Two-Skill Process

Black and White Photography: A Two-Skill Process

This article is based on concepts from the Better B&W Photography Guide which is currently on sale. There are two essential skills you must develop to become great at black and white photography. The first is learning to see—to identify—a great black and white subject. Some subjects demand to be rendered in color, and others […]

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Understanding Black Point for B&W Photography

Understanding Black Point for B&W Photography

This article is based on concepts from the Better B&W Photography Guide which is currently on sale. What is the color black? It seems like that should be a relatively easy question to answer. However, it’s not – especially when it comes to black and white photography. There are infinite shades of color and tone […]

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At Home Pet Photography Tips

At Home Pet Photography Tips

This article is based on concepts from The Photography Snap Cards if you want to dig deeper for further training. The act of capturing a fabulous photo of your pet is rewarding and well worth the effort. However, our critters often have their own agenda, which doesn’t always mean posing for pictures. In this blog […]

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The Simple Long Exposure Tip Nobody Talks About

The Simple Long Exposure Tip Nobody Talks About

This article is based on concepts from the The Complete Guide to Long Exposure Photography which is currently 71% off if you want to dig deeper for further training. When I first started in Long Exposure photography, I became very frustrated. I purchased all of the right gear, and I followed the simple steps as […]

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Abstract Photography Exercises

Abstract Photography Exercises

If part of your photographic self-awareness includes a little voice that wants to play without rules or retribution, well then, abstract is the photo genre for you! In the world of abstract photography the sky is limit. Your creativity isn’t bound by conventions in any way. That being said, there are three types of abstract […]

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