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5 Hacks to Improve Your Portrait Photography

5 Hacks to Improve Your Portrait Photography

When working as a photographer, it is essential that you put in that extra effort to make your images, and yourself, stand out from the crowd. And no, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to spend extra on your gears, or use some extraordinary photography techniques. As photographer Sawyer Hartman demonstrates, you can use […]

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Instagram vs. Reality: Don’t Be Fooled by Photoshop

Instagram vs. Reality: Don’t Be Fooled by Photoshop

Social media has become a platform where people show a perfect version of their lives. Reality, of course, can be far different from what’s posted. But if you look at these snapshots from a photographer’s perspective—instead of simply judging the people—things actually get really interesting. You can analyze how people play with the angles, poses, […]

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Winter Photography Tips

Winter Photography Tips

Drifts of snow and freezing wonderlands are coaxing out photographers to record the beautiful countryside in all its winter glory, but as many of you will find it’s not without its problems. We are going to take a look at some of the problems that can get in your way of producing the images that […]

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Night Street Photography Tips & Techniques

Night Street Photography Tips & Techniques

Street photography during the night can be an entirely different experience from shooting during the day. It has some challenges of its own, but the creative opportunities you get are something you won’t find at other times. Neon lights, street lamps and window reflections are some of the classic examples of what you can shoot […]

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Lens Hood: A Vital Piece of Camera Equipment

Lens Hood: A Vital Piece of Camera Equipment

“What’s that weird thing on the front of your lens?” This is something I hear every time I teach a photo workshop. Well, you canʼt blame the students. They’re usually beginners, and since we were all beginners once, I try to cut them some slack. Lens hoods or lens shades are a vital piece of […]

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Landscape Photographer Shares His Creative Anxiety

Landscape Photographer Shares His Creative Anxiety

Admit it: at least once in your life, you’ve told yourself your photography isn’t good enough. Well, you’re not alone. This is a sort of phase that most photographers go through, like a constant rollercoaster of our love-hate relationship with the art. If you come across these thoughts frequently, you’ll love what we’ve got for […]

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Forest Photography Tips & Techniques

Forest Photography Tips & Techniques

Woodland photography can be tricky if you are new to it. The surroundings can feel quite congested, and it can be difficult to find a proper subject and an outstanding composition. If you’ve been wanting to try your hands with woodland or forest photography, though, and are wondering where to start, we have the perfect […]

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Use This Technique to Get Tack-Sharp Focus Every Time

Use This Technique to Get Tack-Sharp Focus Every Time

Getting your focus right is a critical aspect of photography. But unlike other critical aspects of the art form, which can be “corrected” in post, the same cannot be said for focus. If your scene is out of focus, you’re out of luck. If you’ve been struggling with taking tack-sharp landscape images, we have photographer […]

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Luminar A.I. Black Friday Pre-order Sale

Luminar A.I. Black Friday Pre-order Sale

The Luminar AI photo editor has been one of the most anticipated new products of this year for photographers. The first image editor fully powered by artificial intelligence. AI takes care of the dull and routine work. But you can edit and fine-tune every step of the way. It will be released this holiday season, […]

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Customizing a Digital Camera for Efficiency

Customizing a Digital Camera for Efficiency

For photographers, the feeling of opening a new camera box has to be one of the best feelings in the world. However, for some—especially new photographers—that same feeling can be overwhelming, possibly because of all the buttons and features that modern cameras come packed with. But the upside is how well they can be customized. […]

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