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How to Use White Balance in Photography

How to Use White Balance in Photography

Every digital camera has a White Balance or Automatic White Balance (AWB) setting in the camera menu. But how many of us actually use it or even know what it is for? Fortunately, most manufacturers have the Automatic White Balance pre-set in their cameras when they are shipped out. So most consumers are using it […]

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10 Helpful Tidbits for Every Beginner Photographer

10 Helpful Tidbits for Every Beginner Photographer

Considering just how commonplace cameras have become in everything from our phones to our computers, it can be difficult for many amateurs to understand that there’s much more to the art of photography than simply pressing down on the shutter. Many beginners are surprised to learn just how hard it can be to nail down […]

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The Rule of Tenths in Photography

The Rule of Tenths in Photography

Chances are greater than not that you’ve heard about the rule of thirds at some point. After all, it’s one of the first things most photographers are taught about composition. But have you ever heard of the rule of tenths? There’s really not all that much to the rule of tenths. If you understand the […]

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How to Sync Settings in Lightroom to Edit Multiple Photos at Once

How to Sync Settings in Lightroom to Edit Multiple Photos at Once

Lightroom has a million and one ways to speed up our post-processing workflow, and being able to sync photos that need the same changes together is one of them. Here to explain the process is Aaron Nace from Phlearn: Sometimes it makes sense to not have to edit every single photo individually. This is especially true […]

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How to Use the Sun as a Key Light

How to Use the Sun as a Key Light

For great lighting, you don’t have to relegate yourself to the studio. As seasoned photographer Jay P. Morgan demonstrates, it’s possible to get some really breathtaking results with direct sunlight—if you implement the right techniques: This shoot, on the Southern California shore of Bombay Beach, utilizes the blaring sun as a means of implementing a twist on […]

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Interesting Photo of the Day: View of NYC from the Edge of a Skyscraper

Interesting Photo of the Day: View of NYC from the Edge of a Skyscraper

New York City is definitely one of the most photographed cities in the world. With its impressive, iconic skyline, the city that never sleeps provides a rich canvas for many cityscape, street, and architecture photographers. In his series, “Intersection,” Brooklyn-based photographer Navid Baraty offers us a unique perspective of NYC. Here, we see the real life […]

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Essential Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts

Essential Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts

Do you find that switching from one tool or process to another in Photoshop is tedious and time consuming? Have you ever wished there was a quicker way of doing things? There is! Photographer Brian Rodgers Jr. has teamed up with Fstoppers to create this handy guide to some of the most used shortcuts in […]

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Beginner’s Guide: Real Estate Photography

Beginner’s Guide: Real Estate Photography

Photography is a useful tool for different industries. It is a powerful tool for selling just about anything, be it food, clothing, or property. Having good images is the key in commerce. This attracts potential buyers and also makes products or services appealing. In real estate, photography is just as important. With the markets starting […]

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How to Take Dreamy Portraits with Christmas Lights

How to Take Dreamy Portraits with Christmas Lights

Looking to have a little bit of fun with your camera this holiday season? As it turns out, all it takes is a spare set of string lights to really bring a photograph to life: Irene Rudnyk shows her followers just how easy it is to put together an imaginative setup from the comfort of her […]

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How to Use Local Adjustment Scrubby Sliders in Lightroom

How to Use Local Adjustment Scrubby Sliders in Lightroom

The programmers at Adobe have done an excellent job at making Lightroom accessible and easy to use. But don’t be fooled by the software’s straightforward appearance—there are a few tricks and shortcuts that most users overlook entirely. Anthony Morganti reveals a particularly useful hidden tool that is sure to impact the way Lightroom devotees go about making […]

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