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Portrait Photography Ideas to Try Out at Home

Portrait Photography Ideas to Try Out at Home

If you have the privilege to go out to beautiful places for photography, it does help with your work. The beautiful landscapes, and locations add to the aesthetics and make the images appear better. But, there can be circumstances when you get restricted (or want to restrict yourself) in terms of location. What can you […]

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Expensive Photography Gear vs Cheap Photography Gear

Expensive Photography Gear vs Cheap Photography Gear

The debate of whether or not high end gear is essential for getting good results has been going on forever. And by the looks of it, it doesn’t seem like the debate will be over any time soon. Usually, beginners seem to believe that better equipment equals better images. On the other hand, experienced photographers […]

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P Mode on Digital SLR Cameras

P Mode on Digital SLR Cameras

It seems that some folks are determined to make photography more difficult than it has to be. You might hear some photographers say, “I only shoot using the manual exposure mode,” while others might say, “I only use the Aperture or Shutter Priority exposure mode.” That’s fine and well for those who understand the basics of camera […]

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5 Low-Light Photography Mistakes (and How to Correct them)

5 Low-Light Photography Mistakes (and How to Correct them)

Low light photography is a struggle for most beginners for good reason. Without sufficient light, it’s naturally difficult to make a usable exposure unless you’re capable of keeping your body entirely still for prolonged periods. Luckily, getting the hang of the process is far from impossible – you just have to know how to compensate […]

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How to Win a Photo Contest

How to Win a Photo Contest

Joining a photography contest? Good for you! Joining contests can push photographers to raise the bar when it comes to their own picture-taking skills. But we’re sure you want to do more than learn. You join contests to win! So here are a few tips on how you can improve your chances in bringing home […]

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Same Picture, Different Ways: Benjamin Mendy Photo Battle

Same Picture, Different Ways: Benjamin Mendy Photo Battle

When two photographers go about shooting the same model, who comes out on top? UK artists Victoria Haydn and Joseph Sinclair aim to find out in the following photo battle. Featuring charismatic model Benjamin Mendy of the Manchester City Football Club, these stylized portraits are being put to the test. Celebrity/fashion photographer Sinclair has an […]

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6 Tips to Keep Your DSLR Safe While Traveling

6 Tips to Keep Your DSLR Safe While Traveling

Photographers—both amateurs and professionals—have one thing in common: they would never think of leaving their photography equipment at home when they travel. Although traveling provides an awesome opportunity to capture memorable photos, few people want to cover the risk of damage to their photography equipment while on the go. So follow these tips to ensure […]

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Undoing Bad Habits to Become Better Photographers

Undoing Bad Habits to Become Better Photographers

Nobody’s perfect, and photographers are no exception. Luckily, being a good photographer isn’t about never making a mistake. Rather, it all depends on your ability to recognize where things went wrong. Here, we join photographer Nigel Danson as he approaches a seascape scene.  But it’s not so much about getting the greatest shot possible with […]

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Galapagos Wildlife Photography Walkthrough

Galapagos Wildlife Photography Walkthrough

How do you take awesome pictures of a tortoise that hardly moves? What do you need to capture small crabs in big, bold detail? Where should a person start when there’s an overload of gulls and iguanas waiting to be photographed? These may not be questions you ask yourself every day. But any wildlife photographer […]

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Smartphone Photography: 4 Tips for Better Results

Smartphone Photography: 4 Tips for Better Results

Smartphone cameras have come a very long way. These days the image quality is so great that people have totally forgotten about pocket cameras. This is all thanks to the greater investment in the camera hardware by smartphone makers, better computing power, and intelligent software features. In the hands of a skilled photographer, even a […]

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