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Image Sensors Explained in Under 6 Minutes

Image Sensors Explained in Under 6 Minutes

There’s no argument that digital photography has become standard to our modern way of living, with smaller, more compact cameras that deliver amazing picture quality entering the market every day. But what makes this possible? The secret is in the image sensor. This episode of Techquickie with Linus Sebastian provides a quick, to-the-point explanation of image […]

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How to Create Intense Portraits in Lightroom

How to Create Intense Portraits in Lightroom

Many times when you are processing portraits in Lightroom or Photoshop you are working towards a soft, pleasing look. However, with some portraits you may be after a more dramatic and intense look. In this tutorial we’ll take a quick look at how you can create an intense portrait in Lightroom, and we’ll also showcase […]

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Ghosting: Combining Long Exposures & Flash Photography

Ghosting: Combining Long Exposures & Flash Photography

While using long exposures in the field, have you ever captured a ghost within your photographs? While you may not be haunted by spiritual specters, objects in motion often appear transparent and obscured by blurring when the shutter is opened for an extended period of time. While some individuals aim to create dramatic results by […]

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8 Reasons Carbon Fiber Tripods Are Great

8 Reasons Carbon Fiber Tripods Are Great

There are a lot of different types of tripods on the market, and it can be difficult to decide which one to buy. Of all the materials tripods are made of, carbon fiber is one of the most ideal ones to look for. In this blog post, we will list 8 reasons carbon fiber tripods […]

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How to Fake the Golden Hour for Portrait Photography

How to Fake the Golden Hour for Portrait Photography

Everybody loves soft golden hour light. Portraits shot during the golden hour always have that something extra. But the problem with golden hour photography is that the window of opportunity is small. Depending on the latitude and the season, you get about an hour to shoot at the most. But what if you could extend […]

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Style and Vision: What Makes One Photographer Different From Another?

Style and Vision: What Makes One Photographer Different From Another?

In the artistic community much is said about style and how that style is more often than not linked to some innate talent. The style side is mostly true. Each artist, irrespective of their specific discipline, brings their own voice and vision to their chosen art. That which is internal to the intellect of the […]

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How to Use a Manual Lens

How to Use a Manual Lens

Manual lenses are becoming more popular as adapters make it easier to use whatever lens you like. But surprisingly, they also have the added benefit of making you a much stealthier photographer. Mark Wallace gives us a tutorial on how to set up your manual lens and throws in some practical tips for when and […]

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How to Avoid Blurry Photos

How to Avoid Blurry Photos

I’ve heard too many new photographers telling me that they were often frustrated with blurry photographs being captured. They did not know what the reasons were, nor were they able to resolve this issue effectively. We always understand that knowing the source of a problem can help in problem solving. In this article, I’m going […]

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Lion Photography Tips

Lion Photography Tips

Wildlife photography can be, well, wild — especially if you’re photographing the king of the jungle in its domain! Lions are ferocious predators, known to hunt in pride’s, taking down small to large prey like wildebeest and buck. While a photo of a male lion and his resplendent mane can certainly be impressive, lionesses, their […]

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Tips and Tricks for Sunset Photography

Tips and Tricks for Sunset Photography

I personally prefer to shoot sunsets when the sun is hiding behind clouds. Choosing the Right Day In Malaysia, the best day for photographing a sunset or sunrise is a day when it is unbearably hot. This is because the sky is so clear that it is almost cloudless, therefore the sun’s heat rays are […]

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