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How to Photograph Hummingbirds with a Laser Trigger

How to Photograph Hummingbirds with a Laser Trigger

The easiest way to photograph hummingbirds is to use a feeder. But that’s just half the story. The other half is timing the shot to perfection. With hummingbirds in flight, that’s easier said than done. So, Jay P. Morgan uses a laser trigger: Morgan set up the camera inside his kitchen and the feeder just outside the kitchen […]

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Fashion Photography Techniques with a Very Cheap Camera

Fashion Photography Techniques with a Very Cheap Camera

Fashion and music photographer Paul John Bayfield is the subject of this Cheap Camera Challenge. If you know DRTV you already know what the challenge is all about. They shove the ugliest, smallest, and weirdest camera in the hands of a pro photographer and watch them attempt to make something out of it. In most cases it’s a reassurance […]

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How to Advance Your Photography with Aperture Priority Mode

How to Advance Your Photography with Aperture Priority Mode

Many photographers think that the next step after shooting in auto mode is jumping right into manual. But, as landscape and architecture photographer Wayne Moran says, it’s all about baby steps. Start with a semi-manual mode like Aperture Priority to take control of your camera. Aperture Priority mode is a great start to get away […]

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Intro to DSLR Cameras for Absolute Beginners

Intro to DSLR Cameras for Absolute Beginners

Today, if someone’s getting into photography, it’s almost definitely going to be digital. It’s a great place to start, since you can afford to take as many photos as you like until you get the shot you like. And, it’s not as hard as you may think. If you are a first time camera user, […]

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What Is High Speed Sync in Flash Photography Terms?

What Is High Speed Sync in Flash Photography Terms?

It doesn’t matter if you’re an amateur, professional, or somewhere in between; high speed sync is a commonly used photography option. This amazing feature can be used with a dedicated flash alongside a DSLR camera. To help better understand this lighting and exposure option, professional portrait photographer Kevin Kubota from WestCott breaks it down into simpler terms […]

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The Difference Between Incident and Spot Meters

The Difference Between Incident and Spot Meters

Hand-held light meters may seem like old technology compared to our modern-day DSLRs, but they are still widely used by many photographers and most cinematographers. Light meters give an accurate reading of the surrounding light so that you can properly exposure your scene. However, there are different types of light meters which can give you […]

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One Small Bag of Skateboard Photography Equipment for Any Situation

One Small Bag of Skateboard Photography Equipment for Any Situation

Suppose you want to shoot on location but you don’t have access to a car or a crew to move equipment. Impossible? With the right setup, it doesn’t have to be. Photographers work and travel in all sorts of situations. The key to success is assembling an appropriate set of equipment that works for a […]

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How to Prepare for Photography Assignments

How to Prepare for Photography Assignments

Whether you’re working a wedding, a sponsored event, or taking business portraits for a company; while each photography job may have their differences, the similarities of the job will allow you to easily prepare for any assignment with just a few simple steps. In this helpful video, photographer Marcin Lewandowski from Adorama TV offers his […]

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17 Dazzling Photos to Hold You Over Until Your Next Camping Trip

17 Dazzling Photos to Hold You Over Until Your Next Camping Trip

Camping is a way of life. It’s traveling and relaxing. Being in touch with nature. It’s living simply, away from the luxury of urban life. If you still haven’t tried it, this summer could be perfect for it! When you see what wonderful scenes there are to capture, I bet you’ll start packing right away: […]

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Rare Lenticular Clouds Phenomenon Captured with Timelapse Photography

Rare Lenticular Clouds Phenomenon Captured with Timelapse Photography

Most photographers shoot still photographs to capture precise moments in time. Timelapse photographers take hundreds or thousands of images at fixed intervals to portray the passage of time. The images are played back consecutively to condense hours into minutes or seconds. New Zealander Bevan Percival records surreal timelapse photography sequences in beautiful landscapes. Watch his […]

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