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Night Time Photography Tips

Night Time Photography Tips

Many digital photography beginners I know stick rigidly to daytime shots, apprehensive about their rate of success at night. If you’ve delayed taking that next step, or find you just don’t seem to take many night time photographs, here are a few common sense tips that will quickly help you on your way. Ideally you […]

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Lens Filters: What Are They and When Do We Need Them

Lens Filters: What Are They and When Do We Need Them

Many lens filters in today’s digital society have been made redundant. Most cameras and/or post-processing tools now include features for correcting white balance, for softening, and for various special effects. But there are still some effects that simply cannot be reproduced without the use of filters. Here we give you an overview of the most […]

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Composition Exercise: Triptych Photography

Composition Exercise: Triptych Photography

Typically, a triptych is a work of art that has three sections or carved panels that are hinged together and can be folded or closed. The middle panel is usually the largest and is flanked by two smaller ones. But you may even come across triptychs of equal-sized panels. The triptych form appears in early […]

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Sunset Photography Tips

Sunset Photography Tips

In today’s photo tip we’ll move back into landscape photography… How to get better sunset photos! Sooner or later we all give sunset photography a shot. It’s almost a rite of passage! In fact, for a lot of us, seeing stunning sunset photos is what got us interested in photography in the first place. But, […]

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Better Summer Photography: 3 Lighting Tips

Better Summer Photography: 3 Lighting Tips

The fun and hectic days of summer are upon us, and that means taking lots of photos at backyard barbecues, days at the beach, camping trips, and other fun outdoor activities. But just because it’s bright and sunny out doesn’t mean every photo is guaranteed to turn out right. In fact, summer photography comes with […]

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What it Takes to Succeed on Instagram

What it Takes to Succeed on Instagram

When Instagram was launched, it was merely a photo-sharing platform. But as time passed, the app gained the serious attention of photographers. As a result, Instagram is a vital part of most professionals’ portfolio. However, having a quality account is not as easy as it sounds. While many people do not realize it, there are […]

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10 Simple Yet Effective Photography Tips

10 Simple Yet Effective Photography Tips

1. Move closer to your subject. Nothing kills a photo quicker than a distracting background. If you have a great background try bringing the subject closer to the camera so they don’t get lost. Remember this tip if nothing else. 2. Take lots of pictures. Digital photography is cheap and it is good! It is […]

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Landscape Photography: Printing Your Own Photos

Landscape Photography: Printing Your Own Photos

In the days of film, printing your photos was the only way you could actually see them. With digital photography, of course, you can conveniently look at all your images instantly on any screen. Does this mean printed photos are dead? Definitely not! If you want to get serious in photography, prints remain a crucial […]

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Exposure Compensation & White Wedding Dresses: Keeping the Details

Exposure Compensation & White Wedding Dresses: Keeping the Details

In this article, we discuss how we expose for a white wedding dress to keep its details and minimize or prevent color shifts. All photos were taken with a Canon 6D in RAW using a Canon 70–200 f/2.8L IS at f/22 on a tripod. Direct sunlight during the morning golden hour with no clouds was […]

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How to Set Up for a Fireworks Photography Session

How to Set Up for a Fireworks Photography Session

With the 4th of July right around the corner, it’s time to get ready for some awesome fireworks displays. Getting great fireworks shots isn’t really that difficult, but if you’ve never done it before, it can help to start out with a few tips. With that in mind, photographer David Bergman gives you everything you need to know […]

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