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A Crash Course on Understanding Your Camera’s Histogram

A Crash Course on Understanding Your Camera’s Histogram

While viewing an image file’s information through your camera or computer, have you ever noticed the presence of a small, mountainous looking graph? That little visual—known by photographers as a histogram—actually holds quite a bit of useful information. In the following segment, photographer David Bergman explains: Simply put, the histogram functions as a means of visually representing […]

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5 Key Tips to Improve Your Landscape Photography

5 Key Tips to Improve Your Landscape Photography

Traveling photographer Jimmy McIntyre has been making quite a splash with his landscape photography. Check out this short clip where he shares his top five tips for improving your own landscape photography: 1. Plan Everything (Yes, Everything!) This might seem like a no-brainer and many of us know to go out to get the golden […]

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Night Photography Tips for Focusing

Night Photography Tips for Focusing

The word “photography” gets its name from the Greek roots for “light” and “drawing.” When taking this simple fact into consideration, it makes a lot of sense that working with a camera without a strong light source can be an incredibly difficult task. However, few things can be as beautiful as a clear night sky. […]

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Using Photo Compositing to Show Airport Traffic

Using Photo Compositing to Show Airport Traffic

Los Angeles based photographer Mike Kelley has a deep fascination with all things related to aviation. In the past, he’s done everything from capturing mesmerizing aerial shots hundreds of feet above the ground to shooting Pan-Am interiors that recreate the iconic aesthetics of 1960’s advertising campaigns. In his recent series, cleverly titled Airportraits, Kelley decided to put a creative spin on the moment […]

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Landscape Masterclass from Serge Ramelli

Landscape Masterclass from Serge Ramelli

More than ever, landscape photography is a process involving not just great shooting technique, but also post-processing expertise. If you’re feeling like you could use some help with mastering the entire workflow of photographing landscapes, this class may be just what you’re looking for. Found here: The Landscape Masterclass This beginner course provides over 7 hours of […]

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6 Tips for Creative Family Portraits

6 Tips for Creative Family Portraits

If you’ve been assigned to photograph a family on holiday or on an outing, it’s both a challenge and a wonderful opportunity. It’s a challenge because it’s not easy to elicit a natural pose or a smile. It’s a wonderful opportunity because it feels so satisfying when the images turn out great. It’s easy to […]

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A Checklist of Real Estate Photography Essentials

A Checklist of Real Estate Photography Essentials

One of the most crucial selling points for any real estate agent is a set of high quality, dynamic images that convey as much information to a customer as possible. With demand rising, more and more photographers are trying their hand at photographing the interiors and exteriors of apartments, homes, and condos. This video tutorial offers […]

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The Best Halloween Costume Ever for Photographers

The Best Halloween Costume Ever for Photographers

Halloween brings costumes of all shapes and sizes, but Florida photographer Bryan Troll was determined to create something absolutely unique when he began contemplating this holiday season’s ensemble. Using cardboard, plexiglass, rubber cement, and other easily accessible household items, Troll spent over 40 hours transforming himself into his beloved Nikon camera: Working DSLR camera costume Creating the […]

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On Location Studio Portrait Photography Tips

On Location Studio Portrait Photography Tips

Ever wish you could get a low-key studio-type shot when you’re out on location? Sure, the landscape and sunlight look great, but your client would like a little extra—maybe a dramatic portrait or two. Well, with just one key light and a black and white reflector you can get that look easily, no matter where […]

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How to Make a Cheap DIY Product Photography Booth

How to Make a Cheap DIY Product Photography Booth

Creating stellar product photography has nothing to with how much money you can spend. Often times, things don’t go perfectly, so you have to be resourceful and be able to figure out how to capture the images you’re looking for. To help aid his fellow photographers in taking great product photography, Chicago based photographer Caleb […]

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