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5 Tips for Photographing the Northern Lights

5 Tips for Photographing the Northern Lights

There are few natural phenomena more popular than the picturesque Aurora Borealis. During recent years there’s been a huge influx in tourism to countries such as Norway and Iceland, where many hope to get a glimpse of “the lady in green.” In this article, I’ll give you five tips to locate and photograph the Northern […]

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Street Photography: Using Storytelling and Humor

Street Photography: Using Storytelling and Humor

People generally think that street photography is about capturing others’ stories, hardships and serious moments. But that is not the case at all. Street photos can be joyful, fun-filled, ironic and humourous. It’s just a matter of how you perceive the world around you. On this note, today’s video comes from photographer Sean Tucker with […]

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Challenging Skies in Landscape Photography

Challenging Skies in Landscape Photography

In landscape photography, the landscape isn’t the only element that determines the success of an image. For instance, you might be out to photograph a mountain, but how the sky appears still has a massive impact on the final look of the image. The sky works as a background for most landscape images and creates […]

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Lightning Photography: 8 Important Tips To Consider

Lightning Photography: 8 Important Tips To Consider

Lightning photography is self-explanatory: photographing lightning. Because lightning is a very unpredictable force of nature, the actual process of photographing lightning presents unique challenges to photographers. It is, however, possible to be an outstanding lightning photographer if you are equipped with the necessary skills. Below are 8 useful tips that will help you capture stunning […]

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Must-Have Photography Gear for Beginners

Must-Have Photography Gear for Beginners

If you are a beginner photographer, you may wonder which gear is right for you. Are a single camera and lens enough, or do you need something more? In absence of proper guidance, you may end up getting unnecessary equipment that adds no value and just ends up being a burden. To help with a […]

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New: Sky Photography Guide & Cheat Sheets

New: Sky Photography Guide & Cheat Sheets

As a photographer, you’ll know how much luck is involved in finding dramatic skies. What if you didn’t have to leave it up to luck to capture frame-worthy shots? This new 172-page eBook shows you how to capture 30 types of stunning sky photos. Tutorials on storms, lightning, reflections, sunsets, the Milky Way, and more. […]

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How to Take Great Portraits Outdoors

How to Take Great Portraits Outdoors

Have you ever taken a picture outside only to realize afterward that the sky is white instead of blue? Or the subject of your image is too dark? Or that everyone in your picture is squinting because of the sun? These are common photography problems, but fortunately for you, there are easy solutions, following these […]

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How to Photograph Landscapes in Harsh Light

How to Photograph Landscapes in Harsh Light

Lighting is undoubtedly a crucial element of any type of photography. With landscape photography, however, it becomes even more difficult, as you have zero control over the environmental factors that affect it. Even though many photography enthusiasts consider golden hours to be ideal for landscape photography, the conditions can vary day by day. Not all […]

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Photography Rules Are Made to Be Broken (Sometimes)

Photography Rules Are Made to Be Broken (Sometimes)

Creative photography is a mix of many ingredients: art and technology, skill and patience, cold mechanical know-how, and individual flair. As a beginner, wouldn’t it be nice if the whole thing could be explained with a simple set of rules that were easy to understand? Surely someone could just tell you what aperture to use […]

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Street Portrait Photography Tips

Street Portrait Photography Tips

Street photographers often shy away from making portraits because they don’t want to impose on people. Creating remarkable street photography portraits isn’t as scary as you may think. By making a stranger’s portrait you may also make their day. Be confident in yourself. Know your camera intimately. These are two of the most important aspects […]

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