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How to Find the Ideal Shutter Speed for Moving Water

How to Find the Ideal Shutter Speed for Moving Water

Today’s article is partially based on concepts from the Landscape Editing Masterclass if you want to dig deeper for further training. Here’s a shot I took at a spot just down the coast from my home in Sydney. It required three separate exposures (for the sky, water and rocks) which I then blended together in […]

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Wildlife Photography Tips From Trial & Error

Wildlife Photography Tips From Trial & Error

A lot of photographers go after the best possible camera gear and settings in an effort to improve their wildlife photography. While both of those matter, that’s not where the world ends. There are quite a few other aspects, most of which are behavioral, that can have an even bigger impact. In this video, photographers […]

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5 Ways to Keep Your Photography Talent Sharp

5 Ways to Keep Your Photography Talent Sharp

There are so many rewarding aspects in life, and one of them is growing in something you love, something that you’re good at. Not only do we feel a sense of accomplishment, but we feel larger on the inside. Whether you’re a professional photographer or an enthusiastic hobbyist with a knack for photography, improving your […]

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Studio Portrait with Rembrandt Lighting Tutorial

Studio Portrait with Rembrandt Lighting Tutorial

When it comes to studio portrait lighting, there are quite a number of tried, tested, and proven techniques. And Rembrandt lighting is one of them. Characterized by the triangular light pattern formed on the model’s face, it was made popular by the famous Dutch painter Rembrandt in the seventeenth century. The technique is so effective […]

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Fixing Missed Focus with a New A.I. Model

Fixing Missed Focus with a New A.I. Model

In photo editing news, Topaz Sharpen AI v4.0 was just released, and it’s on sale now! Missed focus? Soft lens? Motion blur? Version 4.0 now has an updated Standard AI model, performance improvements, a redesigned UI, improved usability and more. It is currently marked down 25% off today if you want to check it out. […]

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Lighthouse Photography Techniques with a Drone

Lighthouse Photography Techniques with a Drone

In recent years, the use of drones for photo and video work has risen exponentially. This has not only given audiences new perspectives, but also opens up opportunities to for photographers to work in areas that were previously beyond reach. But with a sensor that tiny, are the results decent? Photographer Glyn Dewis went out […]

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Street Photography Focus Tips

Street Photography Focus Tips

Because you’re often working quickly and stealthily, the matter of focusing while doing street photography is important. Here are some tips. Hyperfocal Distance Technique Hyperfocal distance is a popular technique used mostly with rangefinder cameras. If you are using a Leica or Contax manual focus rangefinder, you’ll find the lenses marked and easy to read […]

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Secrets of Professional Photography

Secrets of Professional Photography

Every trade has its own set of secrets. And those who are actually able to crack those secrets are the ones who become successful. Believe it or not, the field of professional photography also has its own secrets that photographers use to beat the competition and leap forward. Photographer Miguel Quiles shares 5 of such […]

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How Photography is Like Baking a Cake

How Photography is Like Baking a Cake

Picture this… You’ve spent all morning baking a delicious cake, waiting for it to cool… you’re about to start covering it in silky-sweet frosting… (Your friends will be over soon and you can’t wait to let them try your latest creation) Glancing across the kitchen, you take note of the mess you’ve made. There’s flour […]

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Landscape Photography: Essential Lens Filters Tutorial

Landscape Photography: Essential Lens Filters Tutorial

The key to being a good landscape photographer is to understand how the look of a subject changes according to light, and photograph it during the best lighting conditions. Unlike in other genres of photography, a landscape photographer has no control over the light source. In the following video, landscape photographer Ross Hoddinott discusses how you can […]

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