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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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10 Landscape Photography Tips: Beginner and Advanced

10 Landscape Photography Tips: Beginner and Advanced

Landscape photography is a great adventure, but also a challenging endeavor for any photographer. Here are ten tips for both beginner and advanced photographers working on improving their landscapes. 10 Tips and Tricks for the Beginner 1. Shoot close to sunrise and sunset to achieve more balanced exposures. Shooting during the harsh daylight produces very […]

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Four Lessons From Veteran Photographers

Four Lessons From Veteran Photographers

It’s always a good idea to have someone in your industry to look up to. They could be your mentor, your teacher, or even a friend – someone who will give you a second opinion and possibly point out something that you haven’t thought about. In today’s video, we have photographer Ted Forbes who talks […]

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3 Quick Sunset Photography Tips

3 Quick Sunset Photography Tips

In today’s landscape photography photo tip, we will discover three more ways to get better sunset photography. We’ve been discussing adding a “star” to your sunset photography. This will give your viewers somewhere to focus their attention. The pretty colors are not enough to generate contest winning photographs. The last couple articles have focused on […]

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