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Wildlife Photography Gear Recommendations

Wildlife Photography Gear Recommendations

Whether it’s birds or bears you’re hoping to capture on camera, wildlife photography requires gear that can stand up to the elements and take sharp shots at long distances. A little know-how goes a long way, too. So what do you need? This infographic from Tusk Photo covers the basics: Do your research, make a plan, […]

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25 Photography Cliches You Should Stop Doing Today

25 Photography Cliches You Should Stop Doing Today

Selfies, weird borders, and crappy sunset shots. We’ve all rolled our eyes at these clichés, but what’s worse is that we’ve all been guilty of them at some time or another. In this video, Kai exposes the 25 worst photo clichés that you should avoid doing if you hope to grow as a photographer: 25 […]

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Music Festival Photography Tips & Preparation

Music Festival Photography Tips & Preparation

Shooting a music festival can be a chaotic experience, especially if you’re not prepared. You need the right gear, the right planning, and above all, permission to even step into the arena. In this video, photographer Ruth Medjber shares some vital points that have helped her cover hundreds of festivals over a career spanning 15 years: […]

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Landscape Photography: No Risk, No Reward

Landscape Photography: No Risk, No Reward

Photography is a visual art form, and just like any other visual art form, it’s difficult not to fall for clichés. Most photographers are guilty of standing at the exact place, at the exact time, and making the exact composition that they saw by some photographer they admire. Yosemite National Park’s Tunnel View, the Golden […]

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Creative Photography Lighting with a Cracker Box

Creative Photography Lighting with a Cracker Box

When it comes to photography you are limited only by your imagination. Seemingly improbable objects can be used to produce images that are breathtaking. Academy of Photography shares an experiment in creative lighting, using something you normally wouldn’t associate with portrait lighting—an empty biscuit box: To try this experiment yourself, you’ll need a tripod and/or light stand, […]

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What is Aperture?

What is Aperture?

Aperture—the hole within a lens that allows light to travel through to the camera body’s internal sensor—is one of the most influential factors in determining the look of a photograph. It’s crucial for photographers to understand the ins and outs of aperture as it heavily impacts both depth of field as well as exposure. This […]

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How to Get Started as a Professional Wedding Photographer

How to Get Started as a Professional Wedding Photographer

As entry-level DSLR cameras have become more affordable, many people have turned into hobbyist photographers. The popularity of social media apps has also played a key role in fueling people interests in photography. The need for professional wedding photographer is on the rise today, which makes wedding photography a lucrative career opportunity for many. However, […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Lightroom’s Radial Filter

Everything You Need to Know About Lightroom’s Radial Filter

One of the most under-utilized yet exceptionally powerful tools in Adobe Lightroom is the radial filter. But whether you’re an old hand with this amazing little tool or brand new to it, this particularly useful tutorial from photographer Anthony Morganti will set you up with some tips and shortcuts that will make your work much easier: […]

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Lighting Tips for In-Home Product Photography

Lighting Tips for In-Home Product Photography

Have you ever wished that you could bring the power of the studio to your home in a matter of minutes? You may be surprised by just how easy it can be. Cinematographer Tom Watts shows exactly how it’s done in this brief tutorial: Setting the scene was simple enough. A glass table with black material attached […]

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Tips for Shooting Celebrity Portraits in a Studio

Tips for Shooting Celebrity Portraits in a Studio

You don’t have to wait for a celebrity to walk into your studio to use these techniques, you can use them for photographing anyone. But they’re sure to give your subject the star treatment, no matter who you’re photographing. Miguel Quiles shares a few tips to get you started:  Choose a Good Portrait Lens Quiles […]

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