Infrared Photography: Tips on How to Get Started – PictureCorrect

Infrared Photography: Tips on How to Get Started – PictureCorrect: "
You have always wanted to try infrared photography, but you’ve been lead to believe that this can only be done using expensive IR cameras? This article is for you! Read about how you can build yourself a digital IR camera for just a few dollars."



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21 Settings, Techniques and Rules All New Camera Owners Should Know - Digital Photography School

21 Settings, Techniques and Rules All New Camera Owners Should Know - Digital Photography School: "Some are very basic while others go a little deeper – but all have been selected from our archives specifically for beginners and new camera owners. Enjoy."



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Top Portrait Tips of the Year on dPS

Top Portrait Tips of the Year on dPS: "f you like to do portraits here is a round up of some of the top portrait related articles on dPS in 2014. There are some really great tips here – get out and try them out:"



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Portrait Photography Tips And Tricks | Gameslooker

Portrait Photography Tips And Tricks | Gameslooker: "Portrait Photography Tips And Tricks
5 professional photo editing tips tricks, If you follow these five professional photo editing tips, you will take your images to the next level.. Photography tips & tricks - weekly podcast offers, Photography tips & tricks: x-mas family portrait and animated snow - episode 83. december 18, 2014. Photo ideas | photo tips & tricks | portrait prop ideas, Tips and tricks on how to personalize your photo session. follow these photo ideas so your babies photo will reflect their personality and style. personal items also."



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6 Tips for Beautiful Candid Photography – PictureCorrect

6 Tips for Beautiful Candid Photography – PictureCorrect: "Candid photography focuses on what the subject is naturally doing and not on what the subject must be doing. It is a photo similar to that of a stolen shot. Most images taken in candid photography are of people not looking directly at the camera. Read on for five helpful tips to successfully snap a candid photo:"



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5 Reasons Your Pictures Are Blurry – PictureCorrect

5 Reasons Your Pictures Are Blurry – PictureCorrect: "We’ve all been disappointed and frustrated by blurry photos. But what exactly causes the blur? And how can you keep it from happening? Tony and Chelsea Northrup have taken the most common mistakes that cause blurry photos and squeezed them into a very helpful video:"



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Tips for Great Family Portraits – Understand Photography Tips and Tutorials

Tips for Great Family Portraits – Understand Photography Tips and Tutorials: "It’s family portrait season here in Florida! One of the perks of living in Florida is that your extended family comes to visit you.   Especially if they live somewhere cold, family members are happy to have a free place to stay somewhere warm! For that reason, holiday weeks and weekends are the busiest for portrait photographers in Florida."



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Posing Guide: 21 Sample Poses to Get You Started with Photographing Groups of People - Digital Photography School

Posing Guide: 21 Sample Poses to Get You Started with Photographing Groups of People - Digital Photography School: "There are usually three kinds of group shots. First are just formal shots with a large number of people. Second are more informal shots with a group of friends. And finally, photographing a group or family members. In this order, let’s look at some sample poses and posing ideas."



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Getting the Most Out of Your DSLR – PictureCorrect

Getting the Most Out of Your DSLR – PictureCorrect: "If you just got your first DSLR or if you’ve had one for awhile and want to get serious about taking better pictures, the advice in this article is for you"



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Photography Tips That Are Proven To Work | Ginger lea Photography

Photography Tips That Are Proven To Work | Ginger lea Photography: "Photography is a powerful art and a great way to get rid of the stress in your life. It’s often said that each picture speaks in volumes.

Choose what will be in your photograph. A quality photograph will be a small frame that shows one view of your subject. Don’t try to crowd too much. To give an overview of a subject, take multiple pictures, instead of a single detail oriented photo."



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5 tips and tricks for shooting with telephoto lenses

5 tips and tricks for shooting with telephoto lenses: "Telephoto lenses make it easier to achieve shallow depth of field effects than wide-angle lenses do. Set the widest aperture available and selectively focus on a subject close to the front of the lens to blur distant objects."



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Smudge painting — Tutorials — gimpusers.com

Smudge painting — Tutorials — gimpusers.com: "The so-called smudge paining is an arts technique where some parts of a photo are smudged in a special way to create an image that looks as it was painted. In this tutorial I show you the general steps that are needed to create such a painted looking effect. But be aware - to master this technique you'll need lots of time - the more detailed you work the better will the outcome be. Nevertheless lets start - and enjoy the tutorial!"



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Tutorial Smudge Painting di Photoshop - YouTube

Tutorial Smudge Painting di Photoshop - YouTube: ""



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Composing Dynamic Landscape Images - Digital Photography School

Composing Dynamic Landscape Images - Digital Photography School: "As a landscape photographer I am constantly seeking that next X-factor shot – an image that leaps from the screen or page and demands the viewer’s attention – preferably attention of the favourable variety."



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3 Reasons to Shoot Vertical Aspect Landscapes and 6 Tips on How to Shoot Them - Digital Photography School

3 Reasons to Shoot Vertical Aspect Landscapes and 6 Tips on How to Shoot Them - Digital Photography School: "The majority of landscape images are photographed in the horizontal aspect. I guess this because the horizontal format approximates the way in which we perceive ‘reality.’ However landscapes look stunning in the vertical format and often the unique characteristics of the upright format suit a scene better than a horizontal* composition. I am guilty of undershooting verticals these days, primarily for commercial reasons, but in any given shooting situation I try to remind myself to seek both a vertical and a horizontal composition from a scene."



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How to Combine Flash With Ambient Light for Cool Bokeh Shots – PictureCorrect

How to Combine Flash With Ambient Light for Cool Bokeh Shots – PictureCorrect: "Bokeh almost always looks awesome in portraiture. Photographer Jay P. Morgan shows us how to combine an awesome Christmas light setup with flash to create some festive portraiture:"



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The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Composition – PictureCorrect

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Composition – PictureCorrect: "With all of the gorgeous new gadgetry coming out this season, it’s easy to get caught up in the shiny, techy part of photography. (New Nikon D810, anyone? Or a Canon 7D Mark II? Or the sweet new GoPro Hero4 Black?) Lest you fall into the terrible hole of DSLR expectations vs. reality, though, we’ve got a video for you today from CG artist Andrew Price, who’s here to talk about the basics of understanding composition:"



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How to Take Better Photos of Christmas Lights – PictureCorrect

How to Take Better Photos of Christmas Lights – PictureCorrect: "Here is an article describing how you can get better photos of Christmas lights. I’ve focused on the tree, but these concepts will work for most any lighting display."



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The Photograph as Art - Digital Photo Secrets

The Photograph as Art - Digital Photo Secrets: "What’s the difference between art and a snapshot? The answer is not usually very obvious. Art is subjective, and sometimes we recognize it subconsciously rather than consciously.
How does a photo make you feel? "



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Taking Zoo Photographs That Don't Look Like They Were Taken at the Zoo - Digital Photo Secrets

Taking Zoo Photographs That Don't Look Like They Were Taken at the Zoo - Digital Photo Secrets: "Every photographer is planning to go on an African safari some day, even those of us who know we’re probably never going to go on an African safari. But dreaming is fun, and if you don’t really think you’re going to ever get out there in that zebra striped jeep chasing elephants and watching lions take down wildebeests, there’s a next-best thing. That’s right! It’s your local zoo. And if you play it right, your photos might look as if you actually went out on safari."



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What Makes Some Photographs Better Than Others? – PictureCorrect

What Makes Some Photographs Better Than Others? – PictureCorrect: "Art is so subjective that there is no correct answer to this question. But there are some things that can help you analyze a photograph. I find it interesting that the majority of people can tell the difference between an average and a great photo and choose the ‘better’ one, but they struggle to articulate why. Here are some of those harder-to-explain things that might draw them toward the ‘better’ picture. I’m sure there’s many more things I’ve missed—we never stop learning:"



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6 Tips for Better Portraits on Location

6 Tips for Better Portraits on Location: "Whew it’s been a while since I actually wrote a tutorial here on dPS so I thought it was time. Some of my most popular articles are about portrait lighting patterns and other aspects of creating great portraits. In this article I want to give you a few tips to help you take better portraits on location, flatter your subjects and make sure you are all happy with the final results."



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Natural light photography: how to find the right angle for your shot | Digital Camera World

Natural light photography: how to find the right angle for your shot | Digital Camera World: "On a very sunny day the difference in brightness between objects in sunlight and those in shade increases, which results in more contrast. For faces, the hard direct light from the sun can be unkind.

But this doesn’t necessarily mean we can’t go out and shoot portraits on a sunny day – we just need to know how to work the angles."



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Using an Egg to Understand Portrait Photography Lighting – PictureCorrect

Using an Egg to Understand Portrait Photography Lighting – PictureCorrect: "So, how exactly does an egg teach you about lighting? Well, it’s actually pretty simple. As Joe Edelman outlines in the following video, by standing an egg upright and moving a light in a 360-degree rotation around it and over the the top from front to back, you will be able to see exactly what effect the placement of the light source will give you. Still not making much sense? Take a look at the video and you can see for yourself:"



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6 Tips for Near-Macro Photography with a Telephoto Lens - Digital Photography School

6 Tips for Near-Macro Photography with a Telephoto Lens - Digital Photography School: "Macro photography is the art of capturing the fine detail of very small subjects that may not be able to be seen by the naked eye.  Technically, to fall under the term ‘macro’, the subject should be captured with a reproduction ratio of 1:1, i.e. the subject will be captured on the sensor at 100 % life size."



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Digital photography landscape projects: To make you a better photographer - Kindle edition by Steve Pease. Arts & Photography Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Digital photography landscape projects: To make you a better photographer - Kindle edition by Steve Pease. Arts & Photography Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.: "The difference between someone who takes pictures, and someone who makes pictures is all about how you see the parts of the photos you are making. Digital photography has become a part of almost every persons lives, we take pictures all the time, and of everything."



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The 19 Most Popular Compact System and Mirrorless Cameras with Our Readers - Digital Photography School

The 19 Most Popular Compact System and Mirrorless Cameras with Our Readers - Digital Photography School: "Earlier in the week we revealed the DSLRs that were best selling among our readers over the last few months. While DSLRs are still the most popular type of readers among our readers this last quarter has seen a big rise in the number of you using compact system cameras."



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9 Tips to Help you get Sharp Focus at Night

9 Tips to Help you get Sharp Focus at Night: "Autofocus is so good on modern cameras that most photographers use it all the time. It seemingly never lets you down. But, let’s say it’s nighttime and you are going to do some shooting. You find a good spot. You set up your tripod. You go to focus your camera using the autofocus. You can feel the camera’s focus ring twisting back and forth, trying to focus. But it never gets there. The camera keeps hunting for a focus spot but never finds one."



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How to Set Custom White Balance with a Gray Card – PictureCorrect

How to Set Custom White Balance with a Gray Card – PictureCorrect: "Are you looking for a quick way to instantly improve your photography? Aren’t we all? Phil Steele has some great tips for taking it up a notch by understanding how to work with and customize white balance in the following video:"



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10 Ways To Boost Your Photography (Even If You’re a Beginner) – PictureCorrect

10 Ways To Boost Your Photography (Even If You’re a Beginner) – PictureCorrect: "Are you just starting out in photography? If you are, then here’s a helpful list of pointers pertaining to digital photography basics. These pointers will give your images a massive kick start in terms of quality, and it doesn’t matter what camera you have. You can take good photographs with any DSLR camera."



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digital photography projects - YouTube

digital photography projects - YouTube: ""



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Low-Tech Studio Photography Lighting Hacks – PictureCorrect

Low-Tech Studio Photography Lighting Hacks – PictureCorrect: "
Looking for ways to improve your studio setup, but lack the funds for fancy lighting? Photographer Brooke Shaden has some easy, inexpensive tips for you:"



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How to Take Great Portraits – PictureCorrect

How to Take Great Portraits – PictureCorrect: "n my opinion, the greatest medium for capturing a person’s character is through photography. It may seem odd to say a single shot can capture character while only capturing the moment, but done well, it will tell you more about the person than any other medium."



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How to Create Dramatic Portraits in Your Garage

How to Create Dramatic Portraits in Your Garage: "If I want to take dramatic portraits on a black backdrop (without even needing a single light), a garage is your new go to spot. This is the simplest (and most makeshift looking) setup that I use. As you can see in the image above, all I am using is a piece of black foam core, folded into a “v,” set inside a garage on a sunny day."



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Winter Photography Tips – PictureCorrect

Winter Photography Tips – PictureCorrect: "So the climate is changing and our weather is becoming not only more unpredictable but also more extreme. Some of the huge drifts of snow and freezing wonderlands are coaxing out photographers to record the beautiful countryside in all its winter glory, but as many of you will find it’s not without its problems"



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Taking Landscape Photos at Night - Digital Photo Secrets

Taking Landscape Photos at Night - Digital Photo Secrets: "When you think about your favorite landscape photos, the images that come to mind are probably classic shots of forests, mountains and natural rock formations. And they are probably daytime images, too, with an occasional sunset and sunrise thrown in for good measure."



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How Do They Do That? Silky Smooth Waterfalls And Streams. - Digital Photo Secrets

How Do They Do That? Silky Smooth Waterfalls And Streams. - Digital Photo Secrets: "You’ve seen them. Mystical photographs of streams make waterfalls look like they aren’t even from the planet Earth. When I first saw these kinds of photos, I wondered how it was even possible to create them with a simple digital SLR camera. There is a way to make waterfalls and streams as silky smooth as the ones you see in professional photographs. Here is how you do it."



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8 Tips for Long Exposure Photography

8 Tips for Long Exposure Photography: "Long exposure photography has become very popular in the last couple of years, getting a lot of coverage in landscape photography magazines and on photo sharing websites.


Pitstone Windmill at sunset (ISO100, f/18, 118 s)

With the ever-increasing number of options for 10-stop neutral density (ND) filters on the market, there has never been a better time to give it a go."



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Motion and Action Photography Tips – PictureCorrect

Motion and Action Photography Tips – PictureCorrect: "For the most part, the world around us is in motion. Some things move slowly while some move faster. Slow moving things are plants, turtles, snails etc. Fast moving things are baseballs, cars, ocean waves etc. As photographers we thrive to capture every detail and display it via our photos. We want to capture these movements and motions to make our work more creative. The process of freezing motion and movement is called action photography. After you decide what you want to shoot you must decide how you want it to appear in your photo. In other words you want to know how to convey the motion to the viewers. "



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Using Levels in Photoshop to Image Correct Color and Contrast

Using Levels in Photoshop to Image Correct Color and Contrast: "Image editing is an important part of making your good images look spectacular. Photoshop and Lightroom are packed with tools to help you get your images to look great after you have downloaded them on to your computer. While there are many different tools in Photoshop to enhance your image, there are really only a handful of tools that you will use on just about every image; one of those is the levels tool."



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How to Use Shutter Speed in Photography – PictureCorrect

How to Use Shutter Speed in Photography – PictureCorrect: "Learning how to use shutter speed effectively can create lively pictures and give motion to your subject without blurring your picture. Let’s define what it is and how it is measured, followed by some real world examples."



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The 10 Best Digital Cameras | PCMag.com

The 10 Best Digital Cameras | PCMag.com: "The problem with buying a digital camera is not only that there are hundreds of models for sale at any given point in time, but you also need to figure out which type of camera is right for you. The good news is that we review lots of cameras—and these 10 are among the best we've tested recently."



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5 Tips to Help You Take More Natural Looking Portraits - Digital Photography School

5 Tips to Help You Take More Natural Looking Portraits - Digital Photography School: "Each time an article I write is published, I get the loveliest emails and comments, and I do my very best to respond to each of them. The question I get most often is one I ask other photographers all the time: How do you make your pictures look like……..that? The question may be worded differently, but ultimately it is the same:"



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5 Tips for Planning a Winter Photography Excursion

5 Tips for Planning a Winter Photography Excursion: "If you have seen the recent photos of the record snowfall in Buffalo, NY, you know that for much of the world winter is here and it’s coming fast, whether you like it or not.

While your feet might be cold for the next four months, a reason to get excited is the photographic opportunities that will come from it. I am writing this to convince you to prepare now for photographing that next snowstorm because it will creep up on you, and you want to take full advantage of it."



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7 Steps to Simple Street Photos - Digital Photo Secrets

7 Steps to Simple Street Photos - Digital Photo Secrets: "Now that everyone on the street is a photographer, street photography has become even more popular due to iPhones and Android phones. Add to it that digital cameras are more reasonably priced than when they first came out, and you have a good mix of cameras that supports the genre."



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31 Awe Inspiring Majestic Winter Images

31 Awe Inspiring Majestic Winter Images: "If you’ve followed the news recently you may have heard about the crazy snow storm in New York state in the USA. Many feet of snow fell in 24 hours and whole cities were brought to a halt.

But cold weather can make for some great photographic opportunities. Enjoy this series of frosty winter images, but stay warm!"



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Selective Blending in HDR Photography – PictureCorrect

Selective Blending in HDR Photography – PictureCorrect: "A style of photography that is growing rapidly in popularity is HDR Photography. To be defined, HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography is photography that captures a wider and more natural range of colors and intensities. This allows for photos to appear as the human eye actually sees them rather than only allowing a part of a photograph’s coloring to appear true. For example, for the photo shown below, if taken without using HDR you could either have the building be well exposed and have the sky far too bright, or the sky well exposed and building be silhouetted. With HDR you would be able to have both well exposed as you natural see it."



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Why Does Every Camera Put Photos in a DCIM Folder?

Why Does Every Camera Put Photos in a DCIM Folder?: "Every camera — whether it’s a dedicated digital camera or the Camera app on Android or iPhone — places the photos you take in a DCIM folder. DCIM stands for “Digital Camera Images.”

The DCIM folder and its layout come from DCF, a standard created back in 2003. DCF is so valuable because it provides a standard layout."



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DSLR versus Mirrorless: Guide to help you decide which is right for you?

DSLR versus Mirrorless: Guide to help you decide which is right for you?: "Recently there has been a great deal of buzz in the photographic community regarding a few terms that might sound a little odd or strange, like “mirrorless” or “micro four thirds.” These refer to different types of cameras that might not be as popular as standard DSLR models right now, but many think are the future of photography. However, just understanding what everything means can be an exercise in frustration, especially when all you likely want to do is buy a camera you can enjoy using."



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Digital Photo Editing Workflow - Better Images From Capture to Output

Digital Photo Editing Workflow - Better Images From Capture to Output: "Have you ever tried to find a digital photo you know you worked on, but couldn’t remember where you saved it, or even what it’s called? Do you find yourself re-editing photos you’re sure you finished before? Or are you stuck, staring at an image you know could be made better, but not sure which adjustments to make, or even where to start?"



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Digital Photo Editing Workflow - Better Images From Capture to Output

Digital Photo Editing Workflow - Better Images From Capture to Output: "Have you ever tried to find a digital photo you know you worked on, but couldn’t remember where you saved it, or even what it’s called? Do you find yourself re-editing photos you’re sure you finished before? Or are you stuck, staring at an image you know could be made better, but not sure which adjustments to make, or even where to start?"



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The Human Side of Photography - 4 Tips for Natural Looking Portraits - Digital Photography School

The Human Side of Photography - 4 Tips for Natural Looking Portraits - Digital Photography School: "Over the years my camera has become an extension of my arm, relate? Of course you do. Those lucky souls like you and I who discover they have a passion for photography quickly find it to be magically intoxicating in every way. We just can’t get enough."



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Expert Techniques for Beautiful Insect Macro Photography – PictureCorrect

Expert Techniques for Beautiful Insect Macro Photography – PictureCorrect: "Nature is amazing–and it’s possible to discover so much about the natural world with macro photography. Photographer Thomas Shahan explains that “with relatively modest inexpensive equipment, you can share with others things they previously would not have been able to see with their own eyes.” Check out some of his tips for getting great macro shots:"



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How to Take Better Photos of Christmas Lights – PictureCorrect

How to Take Better Photos of Christmas Lights – PictureCorrect: "This time of year, everywhere you turn there are pretty lighting displays — ones worth capturing with our cameras.

But how?

While pretty, most of the Christmas lights we see are not very bright and come with a lot of photo problems if we hope to capture them accurately."



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Digital photography landscape projects: To make you a better photographer - Kindle edition by Steve Pease. Arts & Photography Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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Digital photography landscape projects: To make you a better photographer - Kindle edition by Steve Pease. Arts & Photography Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.: "The difference between someone who takes pictures, and someone who makes pictures is all about how you see the parts of the photos you are making. Digital photography has become a part of almost every persons lives, we take pictures all the time, and of everything. We post them on websites and Facebook and send them from person to person through text messages. Picture taking has become billions of snapshots, much of this is a good thing, some of it is not. The art of photography is being lost in the amount of pictures being taken."



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5 Ways To Use Photography To Help Your Community - Digital Photo Secrets

5 Ways To Use Photography To Help Your Community - Digital Photo Secrets: "There’s nothing quite like helping others just for the fun of it. With Thanksgiving upon us, and as the Christmas season approaches, we all want to do a little extra to make others feel special. You may not realize it, but your photography skills are very valuable to those who either don’t have the equipment or just don’t know how to get the best images possible. Here are 5 ways to help them out."



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Crop or resize? What happens when you pick a lower pixel count setting - Digital Photo Secrets

Crop or resize? What happens when you pick a lower pixel count setting - Digital Photo Secrets: "Sometimes it helps to select a lower pixel count when taking a photo. It helps to reduce file size, allowing you to take a long continuous stream of photos or simply store more on your memory card. But what happens to the image when you do this? Does the camera crop the image, or does the image simply get resized?"



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Improve Your Photography with Unusual Photographs - Digital Photo Secrets

Improve Your Photography with Unusual Photographs - Digital Photo Secrets: "If I had to guess, I would say that 99 out of 100 hobby photographers never bend their legs. It’s not so hard to see why – human beings view the world mostly from one or two perspectives: standing up and sitting down. Occasionally we will also lie down in a place other than our beds or the sofa, but for the most part everything we see comes to us at a perspective of somewhere between five and six feet off the ground"



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Great Photos To Sell Your Car - Digital Photo Secrets

Great Photos To Sell Your Car - Digital Photo Secrets: "There comes a time in every licensed driver’s life where he or she wants to buy a new car. And for most of us, that means selling an old car. Now, you can just take your old car down to the dealership and get a rock-bottom price for it, because that will save you all the hassle of trying to sell it yourself. Or you can take a great photo of it and list it in your local classifieds or on eBay or Craigslist and see how much cash you can pocket."



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Simple Post-Processing Tips For Minimalists

Simple Post-Processing Tips For Minimalists: "Are you a minimalist in terms of your photography? Do you crave simple composition and clean lines in your images? There are many wonderful articles on minimalist photography and simple imagery. In fact Valerie Jardin has a fantastic article on Minimalist Photography – 4 Tips To Keep It Simple right here on Digital Photography School."



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Photography Tips for Wall Art – PictureCorrect

Photography Tips for Wall Art – PictureCorrect: "Almost every photographer has had the urge to mount and display his or her photo’s as wall art, either at home or maybe in the office at work. At one time or another – we’ve nearly all done it – we took one of our ‘best shots’, had an enlargement made and framed. We brought it home or to the office and hung it on display. Then something depressing happened; the picture became unsatisfying, then boring, and finally, wall clutter. What went wrong?!"



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Digital photography landscape projects: To make you a better photographer - Kindle edition by Steve Pease. Arts & Photography Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Digital photography landscape projects: To make you a better photographer - Kindle edition by Steve Pease. Arts & Photography Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.: "The difference between someone who takes pictures, and someone who makes pictures is all about how you see the parts of the photos you are making. Digital photography has become a part of almost every persons lives, we take pictures all the time, and of everything."



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Simple Infrared Photography Tips Anyone Can Do (Video Tutorial) – PictureCorrect

Simple Infrared Photography Tips Anyone Can Do (Video Tutorial) – PictureCorrect: "Want to add a little punch to your photos? Try shooting in infrared to get oversaturated, dream-like images that really draw the viewer in. Check out this video of Danish photographer Esben Zollner Olesen, an IR photography god who specializes in infrared sports photography portraits"



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5 Tips to Take Your Photography to the Next Level – PictureCorrect

5 Tips to Take Your Photography to the Next Level – PictureCorrect: "I was asked the other day how someone who has started photography with a great new camera can begin learning how to take great images and become a better photographer. This is a question that pops up everywhere in forums and discussion groups across the internet. It’s probably the reason you have arrived here at PictureCorrect, looking for advice on how to become more proficient with your photography."



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How to Use Short Lighting for Portrait Photography – PictureCorrect

How to Use Short Lighting for Portrait Photography – PictureCorrect: "Short lighting, by definition, refers to when the main light illuminates the side of the face that is turned away from the camera. This lets light fall on the narrow side of the face leaving a shadow on the broad side of the face, which is facing the camera. The actual position of the light or lights will depend on the style and mood of the portrait anticipated."



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Why One Nikon Photographer Switched to Sony – PictureCorrect

Why One Nikon Photographer Switched to Sony – PictureCorrect: "It’s a rat race for the world’s top camera brands to hold the title of “best camera.” But what is sometimes considered the “best” is based on personal bias—like sentiments for a brand or general lack of knowledge about another competitor. Or, we may succumb to the cliché that bigger is better, which in the camera world, usually means a price tag with an extra zero or two tacked onto the end."



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Narrative Wedding Photography: Telling a Story – PictureCorrect

Narrative Wedding Photography: Telling a Story – PictureCorrect: "As a Staffordshire based wedding photographer I look at a lot of wedding photography and it’s can be very hard to see something you love and not want to replicate the image in your next wedding. However, I don’t think that is the right way to approach shooting the day. Everyday is different and each couple has made their own choices, placed emphasis on particular parts of the day and designed their wedding in the way they want to celebrate it – this is the challenge and joy for me, creating a bespoke set of images that represents their day."



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10 Killer Tips For Great Travel Photography | Contrastly

10 Killer Tips For Great Travel Photography | Contrastly: "As winter sets in, thoughts turn to warmer climes! Travel photography is an art that encompasses both landscape and portraiture, but how do you ensure you get the best shots when you’re out and about in the world?"



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Portrait Consultations: Two Questions That Make A Big Difference

Portrait Consultations: Two Questions That Make A Big Difference: "I vividly remember the first time I was asked to take photos for someone that I didn’t know. We had friends in common, and she had seen some of the photos that I had taken of friends and family,"



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How to Create a Blurry Background in Photography – PictureCorrect

How to Create a Blurry Background in Photography – PictureCorrect: "You can create a blurry background in your portrait photography with a very simple process.

When you are photographing people, a soft focus background can help rid your photo of any potential distractions. This effect is called a shallow depth of field."



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Photo Releases: Your Rights and Obligations – PictureCorrect

Photo Releases: Your Rights and Obligations – PictureCorrect: "Many photographers know what photo releases are, many do not know, and far too many do not even care. But do you really need a release for any of the shots you have taken or will take? Although the answer to that question is a definite “maybe,” there is no question as to the fact that you do need to know the basic ground rules if you don’t want to end up in court."



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6 Black and White Photography Tips for Monochrome Enthusiasts

6 Black and White Photography Tips for Monochrome Enthusiasts: "Thanks to digital technology, monochrome photography is easier today than ever before. Check out these six black and white photography tips for getting great results."



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Low Light Photography Tips For The Holidays

Low Light Photography Tips For The Holidays: "he holidays are upon us which means it’s time to perfect our low light photography skills. Shooting indoor without a flash can be challenging at first, but don’t let that stop you from getting the gorgeous holiday photographs you desire. With these simple low light photography tips for the holidays, you’re sure to capture all those memorable moments, without red eyes or harsh flash lighting."



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7 photography tips & tricks with your smartphone -- Imprint Culture Lab

7 photography tips & tricks with your smartphone -- Imprint Culture Lab: "If you’re trying to shoot photos with a smartphone, the guys at COOPH made a video on how to shoot interesting photos with cardboard, binoculars, car reflectors, etc. My favorite would have to be the last one because I thought the only way you can shoot underwater photos was through a waterproof case. I was wrong! Check out their youtube channel for more videos like this."



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5 tips for black and white photography | Tips and advice | Digital Photographer

5 tips for black and white photography | Tips and advice | Digital Photographer: "Always keep an eye out for interesting surface textures when you’re shooting black-and-white images. Weathered wood is a good example, but you’ll find an endless supply if you explore the world of mono in macro."



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Getting to Know Your New Camera

Getting to Know Your New Camera: "I recently purchased a new camera and the process of learning to use it has been a good reminder of just how long the process can take. My new Fujifilm X-Pro 1 is a very different machine from the Canon EOS digital SLRs I’m accustomed to using, and it’s taken me a while to find my way around the layout and menu."



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Wide Angle Photography Tips – PictureCorrect

Wide Angle Photography Tips – PictureCorrect: "Ahh…wide angle photography, probably one of the easiest types of photos to take, but also one of the hardest areas in which to excel. Have you ever tried to cram 30 people into a single photograph? You try to stack them, have some of them on the floor, or even ask some of them at the back to jump at the press of the shutter!? You’re also trying to make sure that you are able to see the faces of these people in the photograph. Difficult if your camera’s lens is not wide enough and you have to move yourself further back to accommodate, which may not be possible if space is limited. When shooting indoors with flash, moving back may even give you an underexposed photograph, as flash is often not powerful enough to reach longer distances."



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How to Advance Your Photography with Aperture Priority Mode – PictureCorrect

How to Advance Your Photography with Aperture Priority Mode – PictureCorrect: "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 from automatic and it can actually end up being your go-to mode:"



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Cheap Camera vs. Pro Camera: Which One’s Which? – PictureCorrect

Cheap Camera vs. Pro Camera: Which One’s Which? – PictureCorrect: "How many times have you heard the proverbial quote, “the best part of a camera is the 12 inches behind it”? I bet not enough. If you’ve been complaining that your APS-C camera doesn’t shoot that well and you might need to upgrade to a full-frame, or that your smart phone isn’t a serious camera and you should at least purchase a DSLR, think again. Your complaints are misguided; your camera is not to be blamed:"



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How to Recalibrate Your Camera’s Focus – PictureCorrect

How to Recalibrate Your Camera’s Focus – PictureCorrect: "ou just bought a new DSLR and you just can’t wait to start shooting great images. But wait, there’s a problem. Your camera somehow can’t seem to lock focus where you want it to. You’ve selected the right AF point and you paid attention when the exposure was made, but your camera always seems to focus just short of the subject. If you’re wondering if your camera’s broken, relax. This is a common problem, and John Greengo has a solution:"



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Too Cold Outside for Photography? Think Again – PictureCorrect

Too Cold Outside for Photography? Think Again – PictureCorrect: "Many photographers run for cover when the outside air temperature dips five or ten degrees below the freezing point, fearing their equipment may malfunction, or worse, their fingers and toes will fall victim to Jack Frost’s wiles. Although these concerns may hold some truth, the reality is that with adequate and thoughtful preparation, the snow-shy landscape photographer has a whole other side of nature to discover during winter—and a beautiful one at that."



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Thieves target Sheboygan disc golf courses

Thieves target Sheboygan disc golf courses: "If someone offers you a good deal on a secondhand disc golf basket, buyer beware.

The basket from Hole No. 6 at Quarryview Park was stolen sometime Nov. 16, and local disc golf devotees are upset."



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11 Tips for Shooting Great Wildlife Photos – PictureCorrect

11 Tips for Shooting Great Wildlife Photos – PictureCorrect: "In this video tutorial, photographer Jay P. Morgan shows us how to shoot beautiful images of wild animals without getting killed! Armed with his Tamron 150-600mm lens and a liberal amount of advice from his father (who shot for National Geographic), Morgan arrived at Yellowstone National Park and shared 11 tips for wildlife photography:"



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How To Make an Incredibly Easy Panoramic Photograph With Any Camera

How To Make an Incredibly Easy Panoramic Photograph With Any Camera: "You might know that there are special cameras for shooting panoramic pictures. Today, we’ll put one together in seconds that we shot with a regular digital camera and a tripod. Grab your favorite image editor and camera, and let’s go!"



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10 Macro Photography Subject Ideas – PictureCorrect

10 Macro Photography Subject Ideas – PictureCorrect: "
Are you looking for some interesting and out of the ordinary project ideas for your close up or macro photography? Want to break away from the usual flowers, leaves, plants and mushrooms? Tired of bugs, butterflies, and spiders? All of those can make great close up subjects, but certainly not unique ones. Here are a few macro photography project ideas that may inspire your creativity:"



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3 Creative Uses of the Drop Shadow in Photoshop

3 Creative Uses of the Drop Shadow in Photoshop: "Layer styles are a great way to add effects to your images in Photoshop. In this article, you will learn about the Drop Shadow. A typical example of the drop shadow effect in Photoshop is to add a 3D look to your text."



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Weekly Photography Challenge Worm's Eye View

Weekly Photography Challenge Worm's Eye View: "This week I rounded up a bunch of images taken low to the ground, otherwise known as worm’s eye view. It’s not a common view that people see, so images you create shot from this angle have a unique look and pique interest with viewers. Your job is to take on this low down task and shoot from the ground level. Here are some examples for you:"



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Smoke Photography Tips – PictureCorrect

Smoke Photography Tips – PictureCorrect: "When you look at smoke photos, you might think that it is impossible to take such shots yourself, but it’s actually not that hard. You just need to be patient since the ratio of good images to bad ones is pretty low."



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Make Your Photos More Colorful with Complementary Colors - Digital Photo Secrets

Make Your Photos More Colorful with Complementary Colors - Digital Photo Secrets: "What makes an image colorful? Is it the mere presence of bright colors, or is it something more than that? Color isn’t always about having bright reds and striking blues. It results from creating color contrast in your photos and using complementary colors whenever you can. In this article, I’ll show you how."



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Understanding Focus - Digital Photo Secrets

Understanding Focus - Digital Photo Secrets: "What is focus? In photography, it’s practically married to sharpness. An image that is completely sharp is said to be in-focus. An image that’s completely blurry is said to be unfocused. The same metaphor applies to your mind."



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How Lines, Shapes and Colors Impact The Impression Your Photo Makes - Digital Photo Secrets

How Lines, Shapes and Colors Impact The Impression Your Photo Makes - Digital Photo Secrets: "We’ve been on the topic of visual focal points and how they draw attention to your subject for the past few weeks. Now I want to introduce you to something that’s in the back of your mind. You probably don’t know why sharp lines and powerful shapes can create such an impact, but you’re about to take your natural visual sense to another level. I’ll show you how."



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Cropping 101 - Digital Photo Secrets

Cropping 101 - Digital Photo Secrets: "Whether you have years of experience or are a newbie to digital photography, cropping is one of the most basic editing tools you can use to improve the look of your pictures. Ideally you will compose your picture with the subject where you want them, an appealing background, etc. Now try that while chasing your two-year-old around the yard trying to capture the perfect shot! Sometimes you are lucky to even get your subject in the frame, let alone have them ideally situated."



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The Idiot's Guide To Camera Settings - Digital Photo Secrets

The Idiot's Guide To Camera Settings - Digital Photo Secrets: "Okay. Maybe that’s a bit harsh. Nobody is calling anyone anything, but if you are very new to photography, this article is for you. Your camera can seem like a confusing mess of knobs and settings when you get it for the first time. Don’t worry. You will only be using a few of these settings in any of your shoots. I’ll show you which ones matter the most and how you can use them to get great shots right out of the box."



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The Photographer's Guide to Self-Promotion

The Photographer's Guide to Self-Promotion: "Have you ever been told by your parents “Don’t talk about yourself too much; people won’t like you!” or “Don’t show off!”? Talking too much about your achievements leads not only to criticism, but can also lead to disappointment. There is always going to be someone who worked harder and who has done more than you. The minute you realize you’ve achieved so much in your personal and work life, the reality smacks you and shows you that you’re too big for your boots. Some of us engage in far too much self-adulation and bragging, while the rest of us are afraid of being criticized and afraid to talk about ourselves."



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2014 Full Frame DSLR Comparison Guide

2014 Full Frame DSLR Comparison Guide: "We recently compared a selection of the best entry-level and enthusiast APS-C DSLRs on the market. But if sensor size is important to you, you might want a full frame offering in your next camera. So here's Gizmag's 2014 full frame DSLR comparison guide, where we compare the specifications and features of some of the most popular full frame DSLRs currently available."



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Cloud Photography Tips – PictureCorrect

Cloud Photography Tips – PictureCorrect: "From the time that I first began to photograph, one subject that always interested me was clouds. I have always loved the old black and white photographs of Ansel Adams and have admired not only his landscapes, but also the way the landscapes were made spectacular by the cloud cover in the scene. Adams was a master of both composition and working in the darkroom to burn and dodge to make sure that all areas of the photograph were exposed properly. This became so apparent in the areas of his subjects where there was cloud cover. He really brought out the subtle contrasts between the light and dark areas of a cloud scene."



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Low Angle Photography Tips – PictureCorrect

Low Angle Photography Tips – PictureCorrect: "One of the most popular angles to shoot is from the photographer’s standing point of view. While is fine with landscape and other general purpose photography, it does not create high impact visually arresting images."



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Add Mist to Your Photos With One Easy Trick – PictureCorrect

Add Mist to Your Photos With One Easy Trick – PictureCorrect: "
Creating visually stunning effects in your photography doesn’t have to be expensive. If you haven’t got a studio or your own personal smoke machine, don’t sweat it. Photographer Brooke Shaden lets us in on her secret method for adding mist to photos:"



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8 Snappy Beginner Tips for Creating High Quality Digital Images – PictureCorrect

8 Snappy Beginner Tips for Creating High Quality Digital Images – PictureCorrect: "Digital cameras are capable of producing incredibly high-quality pictures these days. That is only one part of the equation, however. You, the photographer, have to understand not only how to use the camera properly, but also what other factors are involved in creating a beautiful image. If you have ever returned from a day of taking pictures only to be dissatisfied by the end result, these tips are for you."



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Zone System Shortcut for High Contrast B & W Photos – PictureCorrect

Zone System Shortcut for High Contrast B & W Photos – PictureCorrect: "Back in the day, Ansel Adams created the zone system for seeing light, processing negatives, and darkroom developing to get really high contrast, beautiful prints. Since film and digital are so different, we don’t talk about the zone system so much anymore, but photographer Mark Wallace has come up with his own abbreviated version. Here’s how Wallace uses zones of light to convert color images into impactful, high contrast black and white prints in Lightroom 5:"



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Top 10 Mistakes that Cause Blurry Photos

Top 10 Mistakes that Cause Blurry Photos: "f your photos are not sharp, you are not alone! The most common question I get asked by beginning photographers is “how do you get your images so sharp?”

Blurry photos is very common issue with a whole plethora of possible culprits, making it very difficult to pinpoint exactly what the problem is. But if you go through this list of the top 10 mistakes that cause blurry photos, you will probably find the answer that works for you."



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The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Composition – PictureCorrect

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Composition – PictureCorrect: "With all of the gorgeous new gadgetry coming out this season, it’s easy to get caught up in the shiny, techy part of photography. (New Nikon D810, anyone? Or a Canon 7D Mark II? Or the sweet new GoPro Hero4 Black?) Lest you fall into the terrible hole of DSLR expectations vs. reality, though, we’ve got a video for you today from CG artist Andrew Price, who’s here to talk about the basics of understanding composition:"



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10 Things Successful Photographers Do Before They Press the Shutter – PictureCorrect

10 Things Successful Photographers Do Before They Press the Shutter – PictureCorrect: "
Are you an aspiring pro photographer? Have you ever wondered how to shoot like a pro? Don’t worry; you are in the right place.

Anyone today can qualify as a photographer, provided they have a smartphone or any other device with a good camera. However, it takes more than owning a camera to become a real photographer. There are a lot of factors that come into play for a person to be transformed from a hobbyist photographer to a successful photographer (getting the right equipment, training/education, etc.)."



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How to use back button focus on your dSLR - CNET

How to use back button focus on your dSLR - CNET: "Normally, photographers learn to half-press the shutter button on their dSLR to find focus, and then fully press the button to take the photo."



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Understanding Basic Light Properties for Photography – PictureCorrect

Understanding Basic Light Properties for Photography – PictureCorrect: "The way light acts upon a subject depends on the physical properties each light source presents. Before taking on the challenge of creative photographic lighting it’s worth your while to understand some of these properties."



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How to Photograph a Tent and the Night Sky

How to Photograph a Tent and the Night Sky: "In this Adorama video tutorial host Corey Rich shows you how to photograph the iconic (as he puts it) glowing tent and starry sky photo. It’s easier than you think! Watch the video and scroll down for some added bonus tips below:"



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2014 Superzoom Camera Comparison Guide

2014 Superzoom Camera Comparison Guide: "You don't need an interchangeable lens camera to have versatile shooting options. A new breed of long-zoom lens cameras can now have you photographing a wide scene one minute, and zooming in on a distant subject the next, all without making vast compromises in image quality. Gizmag compares the specifications and features of some of the best superzoom cameras on the market."



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An Introduction to Light Painting for Photographers – PictureCorrect

An Introduction to Light Painting for Photographers – PictureCorrect: "Light painting combines the fundamentals of shooting images in the dark with the creative twist of using artificial light that almost raises to the level of painting. Needless to say, in order to understand light painting you first need to understand how to shoot in the dark. This new video tutorial shares extensive tips and tricks to create light painting masterpieces along with night photography:"



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How To Easily Match Skin Tones In Photoshop – PictureCorrect

How To Easily Match Skin Tones In Photoshop – PictureCorrect: "Use this simple Photoshop process to match skin tones in uneven areas. This method also works particularly well for matching lighter facial tones to the rest of the body’s color. Aaron Nace uses just a few adjustment layers and levels to quickly create a cohesive look"



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How to Fake a Before and After Fitness Photo – PictureCorrect

How to Fake a Before and After Fitness Photo – PictureCorrect: "Before and after weight loss photos flood the Internet and late night TV infomercials. But how much of these images are truthful? Photographer Ben Cope and Buzzfeed set out to reveal what’s behind the smoke and mirrors:"



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Writer's Favorite Lens - the Tamron 18-270mm

Writer's Favorite Lens - the Tamron 18-270mm: "Darren recently suggested that the dPS writers to contribute to a semi-regular series featuring our favorite lenses, and I knew, hands down, which lens I wanted to feature: my daily workhorse, the Tamron 18-270mm lens. All photographs in this article, with the exception of the lens itself were taken with the Tamron 18-270mm."



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Fake Perfect Fall Colors Using the HSL Tab in Lightroom

Fake Perfect Fall Colors Using the HSL Tab in Lightroom: "It can be extremely hard to predict when and where the peak colors of falls will hit. If you’ve ever been a week or two early you’ll know the frustration of seeing little splattering of color when you were hoping for full on peak color. Well, using a little bit of post-production magic, you can add some life to those early fall shots and get it closer to the vision you’d hoped mother nature would’ve given you in the first place. Let’s see how we can fake fall color using the HSL tab in Lightroom!"



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Backlit Silhouette Portraits: Photography Activity – PictureCorrect

Backlit Silhouette Portraits: Photography Activity – PictureCorrect: "This is a portrait of a person or thing, taken with bright back light, causing the subject to be rendered as a dark shape. You’ll need:"



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Cold Weather Photography - Digital Photo Secrets

Cold Weather Photography - Digital Photo Secrets: "Is you camera collecting dust on the shelf because it’s too cold out to shoot? Winter presents numerous hazards to any would-be photographer. For one, you risk freezing your fingers just to get the shot, and before you know it, your batteries are dead. If you haven’t taken that many great images this winter, I don’t blame you. But with the techniques you’re about to learn, you’ll want to grab your camera and get out there every time it snows. I’ll show you why."



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5 Simple Composition Tricks for a Fantastic Photo - Digital Photo Secrets

5 Simple Composition Tricks for a Fantastic Photo - Digital Photo Secrets: "What’s the difference between a snapshot and a photograph? If you’re like most people, your hard drive is full of pictures that mostly qualify as snapshots. These are photos taken randomly at family outings, vacations or other activities."



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What word are you trying to convey with your image? - Digital Photo Secrets

What word are you trying to convey with your image? - Digital Photo Secrets: "Every good image should have a theme of some kind. It should hone in on one particular subject, and it should make a statement about that subject in a meaningful way. Sadly, most amateur photography remains unfocused, too busy, and it often skips from one subject to the next. When an image lacks a focus, it falls flat on your eyes and has no emotional impact. Do you feel like your photography lacks a central theme? Here’s what I do when need to focus."



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Tips For Long Exposure Photography - Digital Photo Secrets

Tips For Long Exposure Photography - Digital Photo Secrets: "Long exposure photography is something most hobbyists have tried at some point or another. Slow shutter speeds are necessary, after all, for capturing flash-free images after dark. But long exposures aren’t just for low light. Those surreal-looking photos of streaky skies and misty waters are long exposures, too. Let’s see how to take them!"



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The Top 5 Most Exasperating Photography Myths – PictureCorrect

The Top 5 Most Exasperating Photography Myths – PictureCorrect: "I know, as a photographer, that there are countless of misconceptions that non-photographers (and in some cases, even photographers!) don’t quite seem to grasp. From the hundreds I could name, I have narrowed the list to five of the most exasperating misconceptions about photography:"



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Here’s How to Stop Being Disappointed by Your Photos – PictureCorrect

Here’s How to Stop Being Disappointed by Your Photos – PictureCorrect: "Enthusiast and amateur photographers often complain that they are unable to capture great images. They despair that their images are nowhere near the quality of images that they often see in magazines and commercials despite the fact that they have some of the best gear. Mike Browne shares some helpful tips to help you avoid disappointment and be happy about your photos:"



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5 Unforgiving Post-Processing Mistakes Every Bird Photographer Must Avoid

5 Unforgiving Post-Processing Mistakes Every Bird Photographer Must Avoid: "ost-processing is one of the most important steps in the image making process. It is in fact one of the most powerful tools to make your vision come true. The camera does not see the way you see your world and it is your responsibility to translate your vision into reality in post-processing"



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5 Examples of Beautiful Simple Portraits - Digital Photography School

5 Examples of Beautiful Simple Portraits - Digital Photography School: "This shot was so simple on numerous levels. A very simple dark background, simple lighting, relatively tightly framed, subject looking straight down the camera.

It’s a simple yet effective formula."



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The Concept of “Wow” Portraiture for Photographers – PictureCorrect

The Concept of “Wow” Portraiture for Photographers – PictureCorrect: "With cameras and digital formats and gizmos being “smarter,” are we all now professionals behind the fancy new digital cameras? The truth of the matter is that just because we have a fancy camera doesn’t mean we can shoot like the professionals. Yes, more and more cameras are getting smarter. And yes, more people are shooting more images, and a lot are going into post-processing software with some pretty amazing results. However, the true test is when the “WOW” factor comes in."



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Tips to Emphasize Your Subject in Photography – PictureCorrect

Tips to Emphasize Your Subject in Photography – PictureCorrect: "When you watch a movie there is one element that never changes: a leading character. The whole movie centers around this leading player and the story is created around this subject. It is no different with a still image, like a photograph. Each photo should have its lead character, called the subject, around which the image is created."



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Dealing with Difficult Lighting Situations - Digital Photo Secrets

Dealing with Difficult Lighting Situations - Digital Photo Secrets: "In the Photographer’s Perfect Paradise, the golden hour would last all day long. The light would forever be soft, your subjects would never squint and raccoon eyes would simply be markings on the face of a common North American procyonid."



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3 Steps to Better Interior Photography – PictureCorrect

3 Steps to Better Interior Photography – PictureCorrect: "With any good photography, you need to decide beforehand what the purpose is of the image that you are about to make. Is the picture intended to show the interior design, the build, the finish, the furniture, or perhaps the floor or ceiling? Perhaps the lighting company hired you to cover its latest project? Try to look with the eyes of your clients and see what they want to communicate with the pictures. It makes a tremendous difference if you photograph with a wide-angle lens from a high viewpoint to give an overview of a space or from a low viewpoint to draw the attention to the furniture or the ceiling."



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A Quick Way to Make your Autumn Photos Pop (Video Tutorial) – PictureCorrect

A Quick Way to Make your Autumn Photos Pop (Video Tutorial) – PictureCorrect: "If you love capturing the bright hues of autumn, chances are many of your attempts had ended with heartache. Modern cameras, even with all the latest technology, are not nearly sensitive enough to capture all the dynamic range in a typical autumn landscape scene. So, how do you make your autumn photos pop? Hopefully you haven’t thrown away those unprocessed RAW files, because in this video tutorial, photographer Serge Ramelli shows us exactly how to salvage them in Lightroom:"



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4 Tips for Taking Better Holiday Photos

4 Tips for Taking Better Holiday Photos: "With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us will be toting our cameras to festivals, parties, and family gatherings to preserve our precious memories for years to come. Unfortunately, you might look back at some of your pictures and wonder why they were blurry, out of focus, or just not all that interesting. Whether you have a smartphone or DSLR, here are a few simple techniques you can use to make your photos not only stand out, but help you learn a bit more about photography along the way."



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7 Things That Keep You From Charging What You’re Worth (and how to get over them)

7 Things That Keep You From Charging What You’re Worth (and how to get over them): "Charging people money is scary. Having people I’ve never met ask me to produce something I have metaphorically promised the world I can do at a professional level, that may or may not meet their expectations, is terrifying. There is so much I can’t control – the weather, the mood of everyone involved, my camera suddenly deciding to jam without warning,"



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How Lighting Affects The Mood Of Your Photos - Digital Photo Secrets

How Lighting Affects The Mood Of Your Photos - Digital Photo Secrets: "Good photography, just like any art, should tug at our heartstrings. Images should make us feel one way or another, and if they don’t, we tend to ignore them. What you photograph is important. We’ve shown how subject selection can seriously impact the mood of your photos. But there’s something else that goes beyond this. As you’re about to learn, lighting is just as important. I’ll show you why."



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Why Do Cloudy Day Photos Seem Flat? - Digital Photo Secrets

Why Do Cloudy Day Photos Seem Flat? - Digital Photo Secrets: "If you’re like most beginners in photography, taking photos on a cloudy day is almost often a challenge. It seems no matter how much you try and how often you hear well-meaning advice from professionals, the tips don’t seem to work. The photos you take almost always come out darn flat! What could be wrong?"



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Shoot In The Dark Without Using A Flash And Without Image Blur - Digital Photo Secrets

Shoot In The Dark Without Using A Flash And Without Image Blur - Digital Photo Secrets: "“How do I shoot a pic in a dark area with minimal light without using a flash/flashlight and without camera shake?” is one of my most commonly asked questions. In this article, I’ll show you a few ways you can do it.
"



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How to Capture Motion and Blur in Photography – PictureCorrect

How to Capture Motion and Blur in Photography – PictureCorrect: "The fans are screaming; the Bulls have the ball, and you are following number 23 as he approaches the basket. He jumps, he shoots … you score! You did get that picture just as the ball left his fingertips, didn’t you? If you got that Sports Illustrated cover shot, the ball would be frozen just past the tip of his fingers."



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Tips for Creating a Candid Street Photography Project – PictureCorrect

Tips for Creating a Candid Street Photography Project – PictureCorrect: "At some point in the life of a photographer, they start to think past the single image. They start to think of their work in terms of themes and ideas. They start to classify their images into groups. This is not the case for all photographers, but for some of them. Others only think in terms of individual images and there is nothing wrong with that."



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How to Photograph Swimwear – PictureCorrect

How to Photograph Swimwear – PictureCorrect: "When shooting at the beach, there are a lot of elements to keep track of. The wind, the water, and the sun can all have huge effects on a swimwear photoshoot. Michael Grecco has created an instructional video to show how he shoots stunning and smoldering swimwear photos while overcoming these obstacles:"



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3 Factors to Think About When Composing Your Photos

3 Factors to Think About When Composing Your Photos: "The way you frame a photo is an important part of the composition. There are several key decisions to make when composing your photos"



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5 Beginner Tips for Photographing Animals in the Wild

5 Beginner Tips for Photographing Animals in the Wild: "As I traveled through Africa, I learned many things about photographing animals while on safari. At first I knew absolutely nothing about it, but then with time and experience shooting in different conditions, I noticed certain factors that helped improve my photos. If you’re new to photographing animals, here are fire tips for photographing animals in the wild."



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A Quick Intro to HDR Photography – PictureCorrect

A Quick Intro to HDR Photography – PictureCorrect: "High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography is a technique that allows the photographer to use far more of the available light in a scene than a standard single exposure. With it you can create stunning and original images that would be next to impossible to render using conventional photography. In this video tutorial, photographer Trey Ratcliff gives an introduction to some his favorite methods for working in this creative genre"



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10 Beginner Tips to Improve Your Photography – PictureCorrect

10 Beginner Tips to Improve Your Photography – PictureCorrect: "
I am an amateur photographer. I photograph in my spare time because it is my passion. Here are 10 tips that I think will improve your photography. As with anything, there are rules in photography, but sometimes when you break them, you get unique and interesting photos. Keep this in mind as you read through these tips!"



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Tip for Using a Reflector for Portraits

Tip for Using a Reflector for Portraits: "When it comes to portrait photography, one of the simplest and easiest things you can do to improve your images coming straight out of the camera, is using a reflector. There are many different sizes and shapes of reflectors, and the type of photography that you do most often will often dictate which size and shape you should purchase. For example, if you like to practice street or travel photography, it may be most beneficial to consider a round reflector that’s about 20″ wide so that you can hold it with one hand, and shoot with the other, without being intrusive in a small location like someone’s home"



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How to Take Headshots With Continuous Lights – PictureCorrect

How to Take Headshots With Continuous Lights – PictureCorrect: "Continuous lighting are great to use when taking portraits; there is no guess work when trying to determine what lighting pattern you’re setting up. Since the lights never go off, you can automatically see how the light will look in your photographs. Take a look at the clip below as Jared Polin shows us how to use continuous lights to take pro level headshots:"



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How to Master Your Camera as Quickly as Possible – PictureCorrect

How to Master Your Camera as Quickly as Possible – PictureCorrect: "First, the bad news. Like any other skill, mastering your camera may seem hard at first, but with practice, study, and experience, it is easy. Shooting with your camera on manual will become second nature to you. And you will notice a dramatic improvement in your work."



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How to Take Great Photos at Night – PictureCorrect

How to Take Great Photos at Night – PictureCorrect: "Have you ever tried to take a photo at night, outside, and it came out terribly? Perhaps you were on vacation and saw a postcard of cars whizzing by the Eiffel Tower, streams of light from the headlights in the foreground and the beautiful monument in the background. But when you tried to replicate the image, it was a far cry from what you envisioned."



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5 Tips for More Successful Event Photography Using a Shot List

5 Tips for More Successful Event Photography Using a Shot List: "Corporate event photography can get a bad reputation among creatives, mostly because it sounds like an unglamorous style of photography. While it is true that many aspects of corporate event photos can be very rote, these events actually a huge advantage that can lead to even more creative expression."



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Weekly Photography Challenge - Splash!

Weekly Photography Challenge - Splash!: "Kids love splashing in mud puddles, that’s a given. But what else makes a splash? Your dog jumping in the tub, an ice cube landing in a glass of water, your kids as they ride their bikes through the wet grass in the morning – all of these seemingly ordinary things could have potential to (pardon the really bad and intentionally pun) make a big splash!"



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8 Tips For Better Fall Portrait Photos | Popular Photography

8 Tips For Better Fall Portrait Photos | Popular Photography: "To me, taking portraits during the fall feels like cheating. If you live in an area where the leaves provide amazing colors, it seems like it's tough to take a bad picture. But, that doesn't mean it's OK to get lazy and complacent. here are a few tips to make sure you're getting the most out of those awesome fall portrait photos."



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