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The Secret to Great Landscape Photos: Focus on a Subject

The Secret to Great Landscape Photos: Focus on a Subject

What kind of things make a photograph interesting? What can we include in our photos that will make them stronger? This is going to sound completely crazy, but I believe one of my biggest improvements in my photography came when I discovered the power of taking photos of “something” rather than pointing my camera at […]

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Negative Space: The Unsung Hero of Architectural Photography

Negative Space: The Unsung Hero of Architectural Photography

Photographer Clifford Pickett from Urban iPhone Photography recently shared a transformative idea on how to enhance the impact of architectural photographs using an underutilized concept in photography: Negative Space. The role of negative space in photography often remains overshadowed by the main subject or structure. However, in his recent video, Pickett profoundly demonstrated how negative […]

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Breathing Life into Architectural Photography: The Human Element

Breathing Life into Architectural Photography: The Human Element

The profound impact that a human presence can bring to architectural photography is often overlooked. By placing the emphasis on a solitary figure within a vast structure, photographers can breathe life into an otherwise static setting. Clifford Pickett, an established photographer from the Urban iPhone Photography Course, highlighted this unique concept in a recent video […]

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Backlight and Flare in Natural Light Photography

Backlight and Flare in Natural Light Photography

Today’s article was kindly shared with us by Ignacio Palacios, author of the 12 Types of Natural Light which is designed to help photographers harness the incredible power of light. This is light that comes from behind your subject and heads towards you and your camera. Often dramatic and creating a high contrast situation between […]

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Urban Illumination: Capturing Light Trails with an iPhone

Urban Illumination: Capturing Light Trails with an iPhone

Noted photographer Clifford Pickett from Urban iPhone Photography invites us on a visual journey into the world of long exposure photography and light trails in his latest video tutorial. Unleashing the photographic potential of the urban cityscape of New York City’s Grand Central Terminal, Pickett demonstrates how to use the hustle and bustle of city […]

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Urban Portrait Photography Tips & Techniques

Urban Portrait Photography Tips & Techniques

Imagine yourself, camera in hand, walking through a busy metropolis. The sights, the sounds, and the smells of a bustling city overwhelm your senses. People all around you are scurrying to and from work. Others are sitting in outdoor cafes enjoying lunch. You can see worn out shoppers, their hands filled with packages, moving from […]

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Pattern Interrupted: A Unique Take on Architectural Photos

Pattern Interrupted: A Unique Take on Architectural Photos

In a recent, enlightening video, photographer Clifford Pickett from Urban iPhone Photography delves into the intricacies of architectural photography. Exploring the immense significance of patterns and their interruption, he opens up a new perspective for photographers aiming to capture the majestic beauty of architecture: In the realm of architectural photography, patterns play a vital role. […]

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Fishing in Times Square: A Street Photography Tutorial

Fishing in Times Square: A Street Photography Tutorial

Photography in bustling, vibrant urban spaces presents unique opportunities and challenges. The art of capturing compelling street photography involves a combination of technique, patience, and embracing serendipity, as highlighted by renowned photographer Clifford Pickett from Urban iPhone Photography in his recent video tutorial filmed in the heart of New York City: Times Square, a place […]

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Urban Photography During the Golden Hour

Urban Photography During the Golden Hour

In a recent video, photographer Clifford Pickett from Urban iPhone Photography takes us on a stunning journey through one of the city’s most iconic locations – the Brooklyn Bridge – at the crack of dawn. With the backdrop of a golden sunrise, Pickett discusses and demonstrates the art and technique of capturing photos during the […]

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Abstract Photography Tips and Techniques

Abstract Photography Tips and Techniques

Creating beautiful images is easier when you know a few photographic techniques. And that’s especially true for abstract photography. This short article covers four techniques that work very well for creating abstract images. The techniques that will be covered are selective focus, light and shadows, curves, and texture. Each one of these techniques can be […]

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