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Exposure Triangle: The Basics of Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO

Exposure Triangle: The Basics of Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO

Photography in its simplest sense is about balance among three basic factors: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. These factors respectively control how much of the frame is in focus, the timing, and the sensitivity of the camera to light. Understanding these basic pillars of photography (also known as the exposure trinity, or exposure triangle) is […]

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Photographing Cities at Night

Photographing Cities at Night

Related reminder: only a few days left for the Luminar AI Update Sale Cities offer a wealth of amazing photo opportunities, and at night they really come alive. With all the amazing architecture, street scenes, and lights aglow, it’s as if this was all done with photographers in mind. Although sunsets can be amazing in […]

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Wide Angle Portraits and the Lens of Honesty

Wide Angle Portraits and the Lens of Honesty

When it comes to portrait photography, professionals suggest that you use a lens at the telephoto end of the spectrum. For instance, 85mm has been established as an ideal focal length for portraits. Some photographers use a 200mm lens for portraits because of the nice compression and the background separation this focal length can provide. […]

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Winter Landscape Photography

Winter Landscape Photography

Do you love being outdoors, or watching the world turn to a white winter wonderland? Are you fascinated with the first snow fall? If any of these ring true, you should consider landscapes with a winter scene as the main focus. Equipment for winter landscape photography First is what you are going to wear and […]

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The Photographer Who Legitimized Color

The Photographer Who Legitimized Color

Back in the days of photography, it was only black and white photos that were recognized by professional photographers as a true art form. Then came photographer William Eggleston with his vibrant and colorful images who was able to change all of this. He is credited with legitimizing color photography as a fine art form […]

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Freelance Rocket Launch Photographer: Day in the Life

Freelance Rocket Launch Photographer: Day in the Life

Rocket launches are amazing to witness. And for folks like us who don’t get to see them in person, we’ve got to thank the work of amazing photographers for allowing us to see these spectacular sights. If you’ve ever wondered how rocket launch photographers work, check out this interview with young photographer John Kraus: Kraus […]

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5 Long Exposure Landscape Photography Tips

5 Long Exposure Landscape Photography Tips

Long exposure landscape photography can yield some amazing effects, but keeping the shutter open for extended period of time comes with many challenges. Here are some tips to get you started. 1. Three legs are better than two A tripod is absolutely essential, but rather than running out and purchasing any old tripod, I strongly […]

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10 Tips for Photographing Cars and Bikes

10 Tips for Photographing Cars and Bikes

In product photography, you pay a lot of attention to where and how the product is being lit. It becomes essential to keep an eye on how the lighting you use shapes the product while also ensuring that the right details are being highlighted. And when it comes to photographing cars and bikes, the challenge […]

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How to Photograph Wildlife

How to Photograph Wildlife

To get good shots of animals and birds, you will have to learn to be quick in setting up and framing your shots. Waiting until you get out in the wilderness to learn these tricks is not a good idea. What I found to be very helpful was practicing on my cats and on birds […]

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25 Photography Terms That You Should Know

25 Photography Terms That You Should Know

When you’re just starting out with photography, you stumble across many technical terms. Failure to understand the basic photography terms can later create big hurdles. It’s essential that you understand your ABCs well before venturing out. Vincent Ledvina from Apalapse explains some of the most used photography terms that every photographer must know: Aperture and […]

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