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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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7 Musts of Great Composition in Photography

7 Musts of Great Composition in Photography

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, […]

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Self Portrait Advanced Tutorial

Self Portrait Advanced Tutorial

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 […]

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10 Photography Mistakes to Avoid

10 Photography Mistakes to Avoid

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 […]

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