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Cameras Change But Photography Basics Remain the Same

Cameras Change But Photography Basics Remain the Same

Camera manufacturers are putting bigger chips behind better glass at lower price points than any time in the history of photography. Some photographers grumble about modern cameras introducing low-cost competition into the market, but overall this is an exciting time to be in photography! While modern cameras make it almost impossible to take a poorly […]

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How to Install and Use LUTs in Photoshop

How to Install and Use LUTs in Photoshop

If you fancy yourself the next Tarantino or Spielberg, you need to hone your visual style. Most of us, however, are a little impatient and don’t want to spend years learning colour grading in a colouring house. This is where a lookup table—or LUT—can help speed up your video and image editing process and help […]

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Things to Know When Self-Publishing a Photography Book

Things to Know When Self-Publishing a Photography Book

If you’ve been working as a photographer for quite some time, chances are that the thought of publishing your photo book must’ve crossed your mind at least once. There could be various reasons for this. It could be that you want to see your photos in printed form, to keep a record of progress as […]

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Landscape Photography Elements

Landscape Photography Elements

There are many factors that go towards creating great landscape photography. Some of the most popular and successful landscape photos usually follow a few of the elements described in this article while ignoring a others in order to create a unique scene. Here are a few items to consider while setting up your shot. Lens […]

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Wooden Food Photography Backdrop DIY Tutorial

Wooden Food Photography Backdrop DIY Tutorial

Your choice of background plays a crucial role when it comes to product photography. As the images will primarily be used for marketing the products, it becomes vital that the background is pleasing and that it complements the product well. This notion is equally applicable to food photography as well. This is why you’ll find […]

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High Dynamic Range Photography (HDR)

High Dynamic Range Photography (HDR)

High dynamic range (HDR) photography captivates viewers through its bedazzling attention to details and its stunning array of color. Rich and beautiful images created using HDR techniques directly responds to the age old problem of not being able to record what the eye can see. HDR overcomes this limitation and more. From the earliest days […]

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Using an LED Spotlight with Portrait Photography

Using an LED Spotlight with Portrait Photography

As it occasionally happens in photography, you might start getting bored of repeatedly doing the same thing for an extended period of time. Studio photographers are more likely to experience this as they need to invest most of their time working indoors. Interestingly, adding new gear to your arsenal is one of the ways you […]

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How to Take Photos in Low Light

How to Take Photos in Low Light

Images of night scenes never fail to impress. Night-time images have great ambiance, something which is often absent in flat, bright, daylight photos. Skillful low-light photos can look simply incredible and if you’re looking for ways to make money from photography, selling canvas prints of night scenes is one way to achieve this. They are […]

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Avoiding Detail Overload as a Photographer

Avoiding Detail Overload as a Photographer

Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or someone who’s just starting out, there’s no doubt you’ve made some mistakes along the way. But of course this is normal, and making mistakes is actually an indication that you’re trying out new things. Take it as a sign of progress. That said, there seem to be a couple […]

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Top 10 Tips to Become a More Accomplished Photographer

Top 10 Tips to Become a More Accomplished Photographer

One of my friends was asking me about my photography and how I got started, so I decided to write a top 10 list of things to help you become a more accomplished photographer. I hope there is something in here that proves useful to you! 1) Love. Love your camera no matter what its […]

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