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Street Photographer Uses Body Cam During Outings, Ends up Capturing Own Arrest

Street Photographer Uses Body Cam During Outings, Ends up Capturing Own Arrest

As a photographer it’s important that you know your rights when out shooting in public. They vary from locale to locale, so if you plan on travelling to a foreign country, be sure to read up on the protocol before you arrive. While your legal rights as a photographer may not always be granted, as […]

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Simple Tips to Create Levitation Photography with Snapheal

Simple Tips to Create Levitation Photography with Snapheal

Photographers make magic happen using a wide range of interesting techniques. Some popular wizardry now being spread around is levitation photography, where objects and people appear to float in the air. While there are many ways to accomplish these shots, such as having your subject jump really high, a little bit of software, such as […]

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How to Do Bokeh

How to Do Bokeh

Creative photography often involves using a variety of techniques to add dramatic effects to a photograph. One such technique is referred to as bokeh. Bokeh is the technique of adding intentional “fuzzy” areas within a photograph. This technique should not be confused with photographs that are out of focus due to poorly balanced settings. Creating […]

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Timelapse Photography of Colorado During Major Wildfires

Timelapse Photography of Colorado During Major Wildfires

When temperatures rise, outdoor enthusiasts flock to the mountains, rivers, forests, and lakes to enjoy nature’s beauty. Unfortunately, arid summer months also mean wildfires for much of the American West. This year, Colorado has experienced some of the biggest wildfires in its history. Matt Johnson used timelapse photography to document the gorgeous scenery of the […]

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Starting Out as a Wedding Photographer

Starting Out as a Wedding Photographer

There has been such a huge influx of people wanting to make a living through wedding photography these days that I almost get as many enquiries from people wanting to become my assistant as I do enquiries from people getting married. I’ve worked as a photographer for over twenty years and have specialised in wedding […]

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Car Photography Techniques With Famous TV Show Vehicles

Car Photography Techniques With Famous TV Show Vehicles

We all know the intro music and the TV stars behind classic shows, but most of all, we know the cars. The A-team and Knight Rider have two of the most famous cars in television history. Mr. T and his team had their GMC van, loaded with guns and ammunition, and Michael Knight had the […]

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The Inspirational Life of an Iconic Street Photographer

The Inspirational Life of an Iconic Street Photographer

William Klein, who is known as a pioneer of street photography, is not satisfied with the ordinary. His images evoke a sense of the photographer being a part of the world he’s documenting, rather than a passive observer. In a documentary entitled, The Many Lives of William Klein, the influential photographer and cinematographer looks back […]

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Back Up Photos or Risk Losing Them

Back Up Photos or Risk Losing Them

I realize the title is a bit harsh, but it’s the reality. You can develop a regular and systematic way of backing up all your photos—or face losing them. If your photos are all on one laptop or PC, one day you’re going to push a button and nothing is going to happen, or you’ll […]

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Portrait Lighting Setups Using One Light and Mirrors

Portrait Lighting Setups Using One Light and Mirrors

If you think that professional-grade portrait lighting can only be achieved with multiple light sources, think again. Photographer Jay P. Morgan demonstrates the many looks that one can get from using only one light source coupled with multiple reflectors. In this instance, the lone light source is a Dynalite strobe head. He makes it look […]

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Photography Contracts & Releases to Protect You as a Photographer

Photography Contracts & Releases to Protect You as a Photographer

As with running any business, there is always the risk of legal issues arising. One common occurrence is the loss of images due to card malfunction. A client who has their images lost can spell big legal trouble. If you are not protected such as with a photography contract, clients may have the legal authority […]

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