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Key Light for Portraits: Softbox or Reflectors?

Key Light for Portraits: Softbox or Reflectors?

Softboxes and reflectors are the most common types of light modifiers that photographers use. While a softbox is a directional light source, reflectors are used to instead bounce light. Both of these light modifiers thus have unique traits of their own. In today’s video, photographer Daniel Norton from Adorama compares these light sources when used […]

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Types of Light in Photography

Types of Light in Photography

Moving into the structural elements of light enhances photographic skill. Light quality is infinite and changes all the time, yet once appreciated and acknowledged, its variables are intriguing. Photographers have the unique opportunity to control light and as a result, share stories, original concepts and unique ideas. This is done not only by considering camera […]

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Improve Your Photography: 25 Ways

Improve Your Photography: 25 Ways

Access to photography is quite convenient these days. Thanks to smartphones and social media, almost everyone around us actively takes photos nowadays. As a photographer, it’s thus very essential that you’re able to differentiate your work from that of others – the general population. Just pointing your camera at the subject and taking photos won’t […]

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10 Tips for Landscape Photography

10 Tips for Landscape Photography

It’s a common misconception that it doesn’t take much to snap a photo of a landscape; all you have to do is find a pretty view and press the shutter button. But this couldn’t be further from the truth! Landscape photography requires finesse, timing, and great composition. The best landscape shots are often planned ahead […]

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Motivated Light in Photography

Motivated Light in Photography

The concept of using motivated light has to do with including a light source in the scene as part of the story, but also does the job of illuminating the subject. It’s a concept that’s more commonly associated with cinematography. However, you can still apply the same principle to photography and end up with excellent […]

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Tips for Photography in Dark Indoor Settings

Tips for Photography in Dark Indoor Settings

Here are several tips to help you capture the best images in dark indoor settings. 1. Camera Stability. You will be taking long exposures, and any camera motion could impact the quality of the image. Try to utilize a monopod or stabilize the camera on the back of a seat. Do not hold the camera […]

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How to Naturally Pose Photography Subjects

How to Naturally Pose Photography Subjects

You cannot call yourself a good photographer just because you’re technically good. Especially when you’re photographing people, settings and know-how alone do not create good photos. You must be able to direct your subjects, models or not, so that they look best in front of the lens. However, this is easier said than done. If […]

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New: Fairytale Portraits Photography Course

New: Fairytale Portraits Photography Course

This new in-depth course walks photographers through three private workshops, each of which is designed to teach how to capture professional enchanting portraits with simple props. The whole process from preparation to photo editing. The instructors are having a birthday sale today in case you want to check it out. Deal ending soon: Fairytale Portraits […]

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Landscape Photographer Shares Tips for Handling Clear Skies

Landscape Photographer Shares Tips for Handling Clear Skies

A clear sky is something that looks good only in postcards. If you’re seriously into landscape photography, you’re probably looking for exciting elements, such as clouds. But what do you do when you’re stuck with a clear, cloudless sky? Landscape photographer Mads Peter Iversen shares some tips on how you can avoid boring images in […]

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Landscape Photography Tips Checklist

Landscape Photography Tips Checklist

This article is a review of landscape photography tips and techniques I’ve covered before. Have you wondered why I’m going over previously covered ground? There are several reasons. First, I wanted to have all these landscape photography tips and techniques listed together so you can more easily make a checklist. I hope you’ve done that. […]

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