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Landscape Photography: 5 Photo Editing Mistakes to Avoid

Landscape Photography: 5 Photo Editing Mistakes to Avoid

Editing, or post-processing, is an indispensable part of photography. In the days of film, this step was done in the dark room. In digital, this can be done conveniently on a computer. In any case, this step is very crucial and will make or break your photo. While many photographers were dependent on labs to […]

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Film Photography in the Age of Digital

Film Photography in the Age of Digital

Digital photography brought about a revolution in the photography industry. It has evolved to such a great extent that almost everyone has a camera in their pockets today. Many might have guessed that the existence of film photography would’ve ceased to exist by now. But in reality, that’s not the case, at least for now. […]

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Photographing a Coke and Mentos Rocket

Photographing a Coke and Mentos Rocket

Photography can sometimes turn out to be overwhelming. At some point, you may start feeling burdened and slowly lose interest. To keep the passion alive, it’s thus a good idea to get crazy sometimes; do something fun with no formalities attached. Photographer and vlogger Hayden Pedersen shares an interesting way to keep the photography experience […]

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Sources of Inspiration for Photographers

Sources of Inspiration for Photographers

Inspiration is pivotal in any form of art, and photography is no exception. Art forms evolve over time and so it becomes essential for an artist to actively adapt to it. And looking at the works of other contemporary artists is a great way to get some inspiration. There can be days when you feel […]

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Long Exposure Self Portrait Tutorial

Long Exposure Self Portrait Tutorial

Self portraits should not be limited to just opening your phone’s front camera and snapping a selfie. If you’re creative and patient enough, you can get some interesting results even by taking your own photos. You might want to try this out if you’re experimenting with some new tricks and techniques, and you want to […]

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Still Life Photography: 7 Tips and Steps

Still Life Photography: 7 Tips and Steps

Shooting still life doesn’t mean the images have to be dull. You can add life and a sense of whimsy to your still lifes with a little creativity. Once again, COOPH delivers the creative goods in this video about shooting awesome still life photography with a few household items and some imagination: 1. Plan Your […]

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Large Format Film Camera Photography Tips

Large Format Film Camera Photography Tips

Large format cameras are often thought of as difficult to operate, but there’s nothing impossible about using them. If you’re organized and methodical, they’re straightforward, if not exactly simple to use. Many photographers find the idea of using a large format camera daunting because we are all so used to having so much automation in […]

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A Professional Photographer’s Guide to Pricing (Video Tutorial)

A Professional Photographer’s Guide to Pricing (Video Tutorial)

Let’s talk about sales. It’s not the most glamorous aspect of working as a professional photographer, and it’s a point of contention in many client relationships. But, no matter how unpleasant the subject may be, it’s necessary to talk through for those hoping to promote their photography as a business. Pye Jirsa kicks off this insightful […]

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Photo Editing: 3 Common Mistakes

Photo Editing: 3 Common Mistakes

Learning how to perfect your photo edits is not something that happens overnight. However, getting past some of the most common hurdles that beginners struggle with is a lot easier than you may think. Photographer Sawyer Hartman hasn’t always boasted the world’s most impressive edits, but he has noticed some of the most frequent editing […]

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Photography Tips in a Pinch

Photography Tips in a Pinch

Good photographers try to be prepared for almost any situation. Unfortunately, if you tried to carry everything you’d need to meet every possible contingency in the field, you’d have to pack like a Bedouin trader. Many times that simply isn’t possible. So seasoned photographers learn to be resourceful. Here are a few miscellaneous tips that […]

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