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Want to capture what the eye can’t see? With these long exposure photography tips, you’ll be a quick expert in star and car trails. Don’t forget your tripod.

The Black Card Technique: Your Secret Weapon for Stunning Fireworks Photography

The Black Card Technique: Your Secret Weapon for Stunning Fireworks Photography

The black card technique is used in long exposure photography and can be particularly effective for shooting fireworks. The goal is to prevent overexposure and to capture multiple bursts of fireworks in a single frame. Final day: only a few days left for the Fireworks Photography Guide July 4 Sale Here is how you can […]

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Fireworks Photos: Preparation and Planning

Fireworks Photos: Preparation and Planning

Everyone loves a great fireworks show and it seems that lots of people take pictures while they are at the show. Here is a question for you. How many great pictures of fireworks have you seen taken by any of your friends or relatives? I’ll bet your answer is not many. Now, have you ever […]

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How to Photograph Fireworks for the 4th of July

How to Photograph Fireworks for the 4th of July

With 4th of July celebrations quickly approaching, we have been receiving requests for more training on how to photograph fireworks. Fireworks photography is indeed one of the most daunting types of photography. This in-depth tutorial eBook explains the process from start to finish, everything from gear and camera settings to composition and post-processing to achieve […]

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Slow Shutter Speed Photography

Slow Shutter Speed Photography

Shutter speed works two ways on your camera: it can be used to freeze motion so everything in the frame is nice and sharp; or it can be used to blur motion so some things in the frame are blurred, giving the picture a unique look. You may be shaking your head at this; but […]

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How to Capture Motion and Blur in Photography

How to Capture Motion and Blur in Photography

The fans are screaming; the Bulls have the ball, and you are following number 23 as he approaches the basket. He jumps, he shoots … you score! You did get that picture just as the ball left his fingertips, didn’t you? If you got that Sports Illustrated cover shot, the ball would be frozen just […]

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Capturing Motion with Slow Shutter Speeds

Capturing Motion with Slow Shutter Speeds

A camera with manual controls gives you the power to capture some amazing effects, once you know how to use it. You can develop all the skills of a professional once you understand your manual settings. If you’ve grown up with a ‘point and shoot’ camera and have just taken the plunge with a new […]

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Long Exposure Photography Calculation Trick

Long Exposure Photography Calculation Trick

Long Exposures look great but can be a little tricky to get the correct exposure. Sure there are Apps and charts to help out, but, what if there was an easier way? A way that doesn’t require an App, doesn’t require a chart and most importantly doesn’t require taking your filters off to calculate the […]

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Top Cities for New Year’s Fireworks Photography

Top Cities for New Year’s Fireworks Photography

As the clock winds down and the old year gives way to the new, cities around the world illuminate the sky with dazzling fireworks displays. For photographers, these moments offer a chance to capture the grandeur of light, color, and celebration. In this post, we’ll explore some of the cities that have historically hosted the […]

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Tack Sharp Long Exposure Photography Guide

Tack Sharp Long Exposure Photography Guide

Photographer Dieter Appelt said, “A snapshot steals life that it cannot return. A long exposure creates a form that never existed.” If you’ve ever been mystified by other photographers’ tack sharp extended exposures and mind-blowing daytime long shutter speeds, then you may want to take a look at this popular in-depth eBook while it is […]

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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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