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How to Photograph the Milky Way

How to Photograph the Milky Way

If there was a simple way to take stunning pictures of the the Milky Way would you be interested? Well, finally someone has created an in-depth Night Sky photography course that delivers results. Found here: Milky Way Mastery Night Photography Course Milky Way Mastery is a High Definition video course on the art and science of astro […]

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High-Speed Sync Techniques with Speedlight and Pack & Heads

High-Speed Sync Techniques with Speedlight and Pack & Heads

Although it’s hard to deny the beauty natural light provides, it’s not always the most predictable or convenient light for a high profile photo shoot. Luckily, as photographers, we have the power to control the elements and build an entirely new scene. Jay P. Morgan demonstrates how he brought to life an otherworldly environment by utilizing the […]

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How to Compose a Photo

How to Compose a Photo

Rules? Really? I know what you’re thinking… you don’t like rules. Well guess what? Neither do I. In the words of Pirates of the Caribbean‘s Barbossa, they’re more what you’d call “guidelines” than actual rules. This is part one of a series of articles I’ll be writing to make you a better photographer. If you […]

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How an SLR Camera Works

How an SLR Camera Works

Few things are as integral to a photographer’s identity as their camera. A camera is a constant companion and faithful recorder. Legendary street photographer Bill Cunningham once stated that the relationship an image maker has with a camera is equivalent to the connection a writer has with their pen. Although so many of us hold these tools dear, […]

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How to Use a Brush to Edit Gradients in Lightroom

How to Use a Brush to Edit Gradients in Lightroom

Having trouble using gradients in Lightroom? Benjamin Warde demonstrates how to properly use the brush to modify a gradient. He shows us his screen as he spells out where to find the tool and how to effectively use it: For the image featured in the video, the gradient layer decreases the exposure. He places it […]

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Top Photographer Competition in New York

Top Photographer Competition in New York

Ever wonder how it would feel to be recognized as a master of your craft? In conjunction with Adorama TV and Canon, acclaimed artist Nigel Barker launched a competition with the intention of bringing the country’s best photographers into the spotlight last year. Each week, Barker and a slew of renowned guest judges gauged the technical expertise […]

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Simplicity in Photography

Simplicity in Photography

It’s well known that we humans can only take in a limited amount of information at a time, but when we take photos we often find ourselves trying to cram in as much as possible. This leaves us with photos with no single point of focus, that lack impact. In most cases, the power of […]

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Speedlights vs. Monolights for Photography Lighting

Speedlights vs. Monolights for Photography Lighting

Most photographers tend to ask the wrong questions when looking for lighting advice. Rather than matching their shooting style with the type of light that can handle those requirements, they go about choosing a light and then trying to make it work. In this video, photographer Joe Edelman addresses some myths and answers some basic […]

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Tips for Posing Grooms: Wedding Photography

Tips for Posing Grooms: Wedding Photography

If you’re a wedding photographer, individual portraits of the bride and the groom in their wedding attire are some of your must-have shots. In this video, photographer Vanessa Joy demonstrates some easy posing techniques for grooms to guarantee your clients look their very best in their wedding portraits: “Men want to look more powerful, as […]

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How & Why to Use Mirror Lock-Up Mode on DSLR Cameras

How & Why to Use Mirror Lock-Up Mode on DSLR Cameras

If you’ve dabbled in landscape photography, there’s no doubt that you’ve struggled with the headache of motion blur at one point or another. We often don’t overthink the issue; a tripod and remote shutter can drastically reduce problems stemming from movement nine times out of ten. But, for perfectionists, even the smallest touch can throw off […]

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