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Neutral Density Filter Tips for Long Exposures During the Day

Neutral Density Filter Tips for Long Exposures During the Day

In this article, I will discuss an important topic in photography. Although this can be treated as an intermediate to advanced technique, I will try to keep it as simple as possible to make it seem like a piece of cake to all my readers. ND stands for Neutral Density ND filters are useful when […]

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How to Create the Misty Water Effect in Photography

How to Create the Misty Water Effect in Photography

Have you looked at a landscape photographer’s photo and wondered how they got the water coming down from a waterfall to look so misty? Or how they got the ocean in a seascape photograph to look so smooth? My guess is that if you’re starting out in landscape photography it’s probably one of the first […]

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Photo Shoot Location Ideas in the Average City

Photo Shoot Location Ideas in the Average City

Locations play a pivotal role in adding interest to images. The background adds aesthetic value and also helps in providing context. However, not all of us are lucky enough to be living in areas with beautiful locations. But don’t let that discourage you: there’s always someplace that’s picture-worthy. You just need to know where and […]

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Role of Light and Illumination in Photography

Role of Light and Illumination in Photography

Light and illumination are the basics of photography. The very word “photography” comes from two Greek words, phos meaning light, and graphis meaning drawing. Hence, photography can be described as “drawing with light”. As we start the lesson, I want to wish you a pleasant and illuminating session! If you ask me to name the […]

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Tips & Tricks for Creating a Photography Portfolio

Tips & Tricks for Creating a Photography Portfolio

Just like a resume outlines your skill sets relevant to a job you’re applying to, a photography portfolio demonstrates your capability as a photographer. It’s the first thing potential clients want to see before hiring you. It gives them a feel of what level of work they can expect. In today’s context, it is very […]

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7 Tips for Photographing the Magic of Autumn

7 Tips for Photographing the Magic of Autumn

Early autumn is among the most photogenic times of the year. It’s wonderful to stand outside and capture the unique greens, yellows and red that transform the trees. Mornings are crisp, it’s not too cold and the days aren’t that short yet. And since autumn is upon us, today we have photographer Nigel Danson who […]

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How to Build Your Brand as a Photographer

How to Build Your Brand as a Photographer

Photographers today have plenty of opportunities to showcase their work, thanks to the Internet. But this brings its own challenges. Since everyone has the same access, how you do stand out? As in other professions, photographers can—and should—brand themselves. But how do you start developing your photography brand? In the following video, photographer Evan Ranft […]

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Inspiring Subjects: The Most Important Aspect of a Photographer’s Toolkit

Inspiring Subjects: The Most Important Aspect of a Photographer’s Toolkit

Anytime we talk about a “tool” in photography, it’s mostly about photography gear. You can have the best camera and lenses with you, and you can spend loads of time watching and reading reviews of photography gear—but what good is gear if you do not get to use it? Being locked down in 2020 has […]

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Lighting or Composition: Which One Takes Priority?

Lighting or Composition: Which One Takes Priority?

Lighting and composition are definitely two of the most talked-about topics when learning about photography. They are undoubtedly two of the most important pillars that, if mastered, can take your photos to the next level. But which one is more important? To answer that, we have photographer Manny Ortiz in today’s video. He shows you […]

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Shutter Speed and Aperture

Shutter Speed and Aperture

Understanding the relationship between aperture and shutter speed will help you take full advantage of your DSLR, allowing you to have more fun capturing photos. The aperture is the size of the hole in the diaphragm of the lens. It is possible to view this device when you look right square into the lens of […]

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