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What makes a great picture? There is always room for creative interpretation, but if you want to create a memorable photograph, these are seven things you must do. 1. Find a clear subject Speaking of musts, every discussion about photography and composition must begin here. Before you ever hoist your camera or touch your shutter, […]
When we think of self-portraits, they don’t necessarily need to be those mediocre snapshots that we take with our phones. If planned and executed thoughtfully, you can’t easily differentiate a self-portrait from a portrait taken by another photographer. So, if you’re a little short on manpower and want to take some sick-looking self-portraits, we have […]
Here are ten common photography mistakes to avoid to take your photos to the next level. Mistake #1: Combining Light & Shadow A good example of the mistake of combining light and shadow into photographs can be seen when family photos are taken outdoors. They might be in a really nice location, but the one […]
Deciding on what lens to get can be tough. It can be even more difficult than deciding on what camera to buy. On the one hand, there are measurable variables like focal length, aperture, weight, and size. On the other, there’s sharpness and image quality. The latter two are something that normal eyes can’t differentiate […]
The Sky Replacement feature in Adobe Photoshop will help you to make skies in your images dramatic and surreal. In this step-by-step guide, you will learn how to use the Sky Replacement tool. You will also learn various settings in the Sky Replacement interface to make your skies beautiful. Are you looking for beautiful skies […]
Waterfalls and streams are popular photography subjects because they can easily be made into a soothing digital desktop wallpaper. A common element in many waterfall pictures is the silky smooth appearance of the water. This is not difficult to capture, with the right tools and techniques. Tripod Without a tripod, pictures of silky smooth moving […]
Black-and-white landscape photography is a great way to emphasize the rugged landscape, patterns and textures of a scene. With no colors to distract viewers, your lens can focus on the mood, story, feeling and emotions of the scenario. In this video, photographer Chris Sale shares five practical tips on black-and-white landscape photography with some editing […]
Photography has fashion trends, just like any other creative industry. Some enterprising soul will be playing around and come up with a new look that catches on, and before long, the world is awash in copycat photos. Some of these techniques will continue on long after the novelty has worn off and become almost a […]
Bird photography is one of the most popular types of photography—and for good reason. There are few things as stunning to look at as a cardinal perched on a tree limb blanketed in snow, or as adorable as a group of baby geese taking their first steps in the springtime sun. Because of the size […]
After the solar eclipse in Idaho, I couldn’t resist continuing my “long-service leave” and returning to Canada’s Yukon Territory for some early-season aurora hunting. I had just two and half weeks (one New Moon cycle), based with my friends and supporters Andrea and Florian Lemphers at Shallow Bay, north of the capital, Whitehorse. I had […]
