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The Rule of Thirds and Photography

The Rule of Thirds and Photography

Good photography requires a combination of technical expertise as well as artistic creativity. Unfortunately, the rise of digital technology has focused the attention of many beginners on the purely technical aspects of photography. All too often, the artistic side of photography is neglected. If you bought a great digital camera and your photos still look […]

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Street Photography: A License to Observe

Street Photography: A License to Observe

Magnum photographer Christopher Anderson is constantly seeking answers. He navigates the world through his camera, and through his viewfinder he makes sense of his surroundings: More so than most things, Anderson often wonders about home. Having traveled across a number of countries over the course of his career, he’s made an effort to find connections to […]

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How to do a Quick and Simple Corporate Portrait Setup

How to do a Quick and Simple Corporate Portrait Setup

Daniel Norton knows a thing or two about portraiture. Renowned for his ability to manipulate light, the NYC based fashion photographer has posed musicians, actors, and models in front of his camera. However, not every shoot he does is incredibly complex or glamorous. Here, Norton shares a straightforward, easy to adjust lighting setup ideal for clean, […]

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Should a Photographer Work for Free?

Should a Photographer Work for Free?

Have you ever been offered a job, only to find that it’s only compensation was to “add to your portfolio” or give you “exposure” to a wider audience? Maybe you even graduated with a degree in photography or graphic design and were hoping for at least a small stipend with your internship, but everyone expected […]

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10 Common Photography Mistakes Kids Make

10 Common Photography Mistakes Kids Make

Teaching photography to your kids can be an exciting experience. Your kids attempt their first steps in the incredible world of photography, practice their art skills, and enjoy playing with this fun “toy” called a camera, while you get a great opportunity to spend more quality time with them, and to learn how they see […]

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4 Clever Smartphone Hacks for Photographers

4 Clever Smartphone Hacks for Photographers

Stuck at home on a rainy day? Lost for ideas as what to shoot? Or lamenting that you can’t seem to take your smartphone experience to the next level? Matthew Rycroft shows some really cool things you can do with your smartphone in this video tutorial: 1. Extra Options in the Hyperlapse App Open the […]

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How to Transfer a Polaroid Image to Paper

How to Transfer a Polaroid Image to Paper

Here’s a fun little photography project for anyone who loves the vintage look of Polaroids or is just looking for a unique, artsy way to display old instant photos. Matt Day takes us through the steps to do an emulsion lift with instant film. It’s a fun process, and you can play with it a […]

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How to Use Overhead Portrait Lighting

How to Use Overhead Portrait Lighting

Jeff Rojas is a fashion and portrait photographer who believes in a minimalistic approach. Often, that entails using just one light. For those of you who love shooting with a single light, this is an inspiring video to continue shooting with what you already have: Rojas’s go to light is the Phottix Indra 360, which […]

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How Does a Camera Perceptually Add Ten Pounds to a Subject?

How Does a Camera Perceptually Add Ten Pounds to a Subject?

Does the camera really add ten pounds? This episode of the SciShow attempts to clear up that myth. Or is it a myth? The answer may not be that easy to answer. To understand it, you need to first understand how the camera sees a scene vis-à-vis the human eye and how that information is processed: The most obvious […]

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Do You Have a Camera Emergency Kit?

Do You Have a Camera Emergency Kit?

A thousand things can go wrong when you’re shooting on location, and while you can’t control everything that happens, you can come prepared. Here’s Jay P. Morgan to show you what he always has on hand to keep his shoots rolling along, come hell, high water, or a broken screw: I think we all can agree that having […]

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