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New: Bird Photography Guide

New: Bird Photography Guide

For those of you interested in photographing birds, you may want to take a look at this in-depth course on sale. If you have trouble capturing tack-sharp birds in flight, or following the action with autofocus, exposure, or metering – you maybe want to check it out. Currently 25% off which ends soon. Deal found […]

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Testing Exposure Lengths for Waterfall Photography

Testing Exposure Lengths for Waterfall Photography

Waterfalls make for one of the best subjects for photographing long exposures. The silky-smooth look of the water gives the waterfall an ethereal look, thereby making it stand out from its surrounding. Even landscape photographer Attilio Ruffo is a fan of this technique and so, in this video, he shares some of his ideas to […]

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Door Photography Tips

Door Photography Tips

This article is based on concepts from The Photography Action Cards if you want to dig deeper for further training. There is something magical about doorways and the inspiration that comes with wanting to photograph them. This doorway, pictured below, was captured while hiking the Blue Path in Italy, from Monterosso to Vernazza, along the […]

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5 Lightning Photography Tips

5 Lightning Photography Tips

It’s a stormy day outside with crazy rain. What do you do? Simple. Get your camera and head out to take some lightning photos! That’s the life of a photographer. But you wouldn’t want to be stuck outside in such difficult conditions struggling to take photos, would you now? To help you with lightning photography, […]

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Controlling Light and Depth of Field in Macro Photography

Controlling Light and Depth of Field in Macro Photography

When it comes to studio photography, a common topic of discussion is how the size of a light source determines how hard or soft the light is. And another point of interest is how depth of field is affected by the camera to subject distance. Photographer Daniel Norton from Adorama ponders on these two topics […]

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10 Sources of Inspiration For Your Photography

10 Sources of Inspiration For Your Photography

Every one of us needs to be inspired to shoot photos at some time in our photographic journeys. Sometimes inspiration comes naturally while on other occasions it is just like writer’s block. So how can you get inspired? Can you create inspiration or must you just wait? Let’s take a look at some sources of […]

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How to Use Layers for Portrait Effects in Luminar Neo

How to Use Layers for Portrait Effects in Luminar Neo

In a recent video, photographer Robert Vanelli demonstrated how to unleash your creativity with layers in Luminar. In the video, Vanelli worked with a portrait photograph and showed viewers how to create a unique and visually appealing image. Here are the key takeaways from the video: Break the rules: Vanelli explained that, in this particular […]

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Mastering Lightroom Organization: Tips for a Tidy Catalog

Mastering Lightroom Organization: Tips for a Tidy Catalog

Organizing photos in Adobe Lightroom is essential for efficient workflow and easy navigation. Here are some of the best strategies to help you keep your photos well-organized: Import settings: Apply metadata and keywords during the import process, making it easier to sort and find your photos later. Use a consistent and logical file naming convention […]

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Depth-Based Adjustment Technique in Photoshop

Depth-Based Adjustment Technique in Photoshop

Photographer Steve Arnold unveils a hidden feature in Photoshop that allows you to make selective adjustments based on the depth of elements within your landscape. In this blog post, we will discuss the most important takeaways from his tutorial video and how you can apply this technique to your own work: Step 1: Create a […]

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Focal Length Blending Photoshop Tutorial

Focal Length Blending Photoshop Tutorial

Many landscape photographers take a long time to realize this, but foregrounds are an integral part of any successful image. Foregrounds set the context and draw viewers’ eyes into the image. But don’t worry if you don’t have a powerful foreground in your image; you can always create one by using a technique called “focal […]

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