How to Simplify and Improve Composition with Normal or Long Lenses

How to Simplify and Improve Composition with Normal or Long Lenses: "A potential issue with wide-angle lenses is that you try to include too much information in the frame. It takes real skill to create a strong composition with lenses that have a wide field-of-view. It is easier with normal and telephoto lenses, because you can utilise their narrow field-of-view to compose strong yet simple images with little in the background to distract the viewer."



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Tips for your Next Adventure Photography Trip

Tips for your Next Adventure Photography Trip: "Many landscape photographers’ love for wilderness, drives them to venture far in search of wild and remote locations. The lure of solitude and unfamiliar scenery motivates many to photograph far off the beaten path. Adventure photography at it’s best."



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Breaking the Rules: Ignoring the Rule of Thirds - Digital Photo Secrets

Breaking the Rules: Ignoring the Rule of Thirds - Digital Photo Secrets: "I’m not going to say, “Rules were meant to be broken”, because everyone already knows that. Besides, it’s such a cliché. So I’ll just say that in photography, the word “rule” doesn’t mean the same thing as at means, say, in politics. Not that it means anything there, either."



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Camera Basics: Exposure Compensation - Digital Photo Secrets

Camera Basics: Exposure Compensation - Digital Photo Secrets: "This topic may sound dry as a bone but exposure compensation is one of those things I wish I had figured out a lot earlier in my photography experience. As a beginner photographer I was just excited to get out and use my camera, so I basically got it out of the box, put it in auto mode, and began taking pictures. That was great for a while but soon I was itching to have more control and use more of its functions. The next step for me was Aperture Priority mode. It allowed me to start taking more control over my camera, without the complexity of Manual Mode."



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Mastering Panning: Photographing Moving Subjects - Digital Photo Secrets

Mastering Panning: Photographing Moving Subjects - Digital Photo Secrets: "I am just going to lay this out there right from the get go: panning is not easy! You must be willing to experiment to master this technique. What is panning, you ask? Well, simply put panning is a technique in which you move your camera along in the same direction and speed as the moving object you are photographing. The result is a relatively clear, focused subject with a blurred background. This is different from simply using a slow shutter speed to create motion blur because the subject itself is in focus. Slow shutter speed is key though, so muster up some patience and read on to find out about this cool technique."



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Stop Taking Pictures, Start Creating Images - Digital Photography School

Stop Taking Pictures, Start Creating Images - Digital Photography School: "There’s one surefire way to start becoming a better photographer. Stop taking pictures.

A picture is what you take when you accidentally mash your hands on the shutter release while your camera sits idle on the living room table. It’s when you bump the camera while it hangs from your shoulder and snap that oddly angled picture of your feet. It’s the photos you took of your friend just because they asked you to. It’s also generally what most of us are shooting the first time we pick up our cameras – myself included."



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How to Find Your Unique Voice As a Photographer – PictureCorrect

How to Find Your Unique Voice As a Photographer – PictureCorrect: "It’s not just enough to be good – you’ve got to find your own unique voice. The question is – how?


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This article will take you though several things that you can to do help you discover and carve out your own one-of-a-kind path as a photographer."



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10 Incredible Bird Photography Tips for Beginners - Digital Photography School

10 Incredible Bird Photography Tips for Beginners - Digital Photography School: "What is the most important factor in getting your bird photographs noticed by a large audience? Is it the camera or the lens or the bird?"



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The Power of Perspective in Photography

The Power of Perspective in Photography: "How you shoot a scene determines what kind of story you want to tell and what kind of mood you want viewers to feel when they look at a photo. The power of perspective is beyond the consideration of your photography subjects; it is about the angle of your camera, your proximity to the subjects and what you include in the frame that plays an important role in your final image."



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Sony rolls out a range of new Cyber-shot models

Sony rolls out a range of new Cyber-shot models: "Just in time for CP+, Sony has rolled out five new Cyber-shot cameras, which update their H and WX lines. Their new H-series models sport powerful optical zoom lenses, ranging from 35x to 63x. The two new WX-series cameras are geared more towards portability, however the WX350 still packs a punch with a 20x optical zoom lens; which just so happens to make it, "the world's smallest and lightest camera with a 20x optical zoom lens". Other features you'd expect to find are present, including Wi-Fi and NFC technology on select models."



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How to Choose the Right Focus Mode On Your Camera – PictureCorrect

How to Choose the Right Focus Mode On Your Camera – PictureCorrect: "With any DSLR, it takes time to get to grips with everything your camera can do. Often, the manual gets looked at initially, then only referred to when you get stuck. At times, whole features of your camera can get overlooked, and you might resign yourself to taking images that don’t look like you wanted them to. Needle sharp focusing, for example, is at the heart of excellent photos. If you know the difference between the focus modes on your camera, you can use them to help you get brilliantly sharp photos every time."



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10 Quick Tips to Take Better Photos With the iPhone

10 Quick Tips to Take Better Photos With the iPhone: "Phone photography is a huge topic and it could take you months if not years to master all the different shooting and editing techniques. But if you’re anything like me, you don’t want to wait for years – you want to start taking better photos today. In this article I’m sharing 10 quick and easy techniques that you can start using today to significantly improve your iPhone photos."



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Fine Tuning Portrait Poses - Digital Photo Secrets

Fine Tuning Portrait Poses - Digital Photo Secrets: "Most of the time, when you’re shooting portraits, you want your subject to be happy with the final photo. Not all the time, because honestly we all get a little bit of evil delight from catching a misbehaving toddler in full-tantrum mode, don’t we? But other than that and maybe a few other circumstances, it’s probably safe to say that when you’re shooting a portrait the photos are not just about your subject, they are for her, too."



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How to fix (or just avoid) Distracting Backgrounds - Digital Photo Secrets

How to fix (or just avoid) Distracting Backgrounds - Digital Photo Secrets: "Have you ever snapped what seemed like a great picture only to discover that there was something in the background that slaughtered your otherwise perfect shot? Maybe it was a person wearing bright colors doing something incredibly boring, like feeding a parking meter. Maybe it was a photobomb, and not the good kind, either. And then there’s those non-animate background distractions: tree branches that seem to grow right out of your subject’s head, or signs directing the whole neighborhood and everyone who sees your photo to the nearest laundromat."



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Tack-Sharp Images Using the Reciprocal Rule - Digital Photo Secrets

Tack-Sharp Images Using the Reciprocal Rule - Digital Photo Secrets: "With all the rules and laws for photography, it’s a wonder who came up with them. Just like rules, some are made to be broken, with a creative influence, while others are better off being followed. The Reciprocal Rule is one that ought to be followed"



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The Top Secret Photography Techniques- Mind-Blowing Images - YouTube

The Top Secret Photography Techniques- Mind-Blowing Images - YouTube: ""



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Sunset Photography: How to Take Amazing Sunsets – PictureCorrect

Sunset Photography: How to Take Amazing Sunsets – PictureCorrect: "It seems like everybody loves looking at beautiful sunsets, which is probably why sunset photography is such a competitive niche. Let’s look at some simple techniques that will help you to photograph truly stunning sunset images, the kind that stand out from the crowd."



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Adding a Light to Gain Control of Exposure – PictureCorrect

Adding a Light to Gain Control of Exposure – PictureCorrect

25 Tips for Mastering iPhone Photography — www.macobserver.com

25 Tips for Mastering iPhone Photography — www.macobserver.com: "Whether or not you take pictures for pleasure or for pay, you should always strive to do your best – and show your best. Great photography is not necessarily about equipment. No matter what camera you use, your images can stand above all the rest; there’s just something about your photos that compels your viewer to linger just a little bit longer when examining them."



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Photography Tips: Looking at Lenses - Photography - macProVideo.com Hub

Photography Tips: Looking at Lenses - Photography - macProVideo.com Hub: "Most of us take photos—even if only with our phones—but not everyone really knows a lot about photography, or about the lens that’s inevitably involved in its capture. If you’ve even been bewildered by a photographer’s lens chat, and you wish you knew half of what they were talking about, then this article is for you. We’ll take a look not only at professional lenses for SLRs, but at how the same factors affect other cameras, and what the future might hold."



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Insect Photography Tips

Insect Photography Tips: "Insect Photography Tips: Are you ready to go big? I mean really big? Stop bugging out and learn how to make those teeny tiny creepy crawlies look like monsters that could take down an entire city. "



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Accent Lighting for Portraits - Digital Photography School

Accent Lighting for Portraits - Digital Photography School: "Studio lighting continues to mystify and bewilder many developing photographers. The intimidation of lighting ratios, modifiers, set-ups, etc… often seems as complex as deriving the quadratic equation or suffering through an explanation of Michaelis-Menten enzyme kinetics. Oh yes, for those of you biochemically privy folk, I did just go there! Well, one does not have to get lost amidst the photonic chaos if they understand how to interpret and understand the meaning of light."



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9 Bad Habits of Photographers - Digital Photography School

9 Bad Habits of Photographers - Digital Photography School: "I was inspired to write this article after recently asking the question, “What are your worst habits as a photographer?” on social media.  Here are some of the most common responses followed by some suggestions.  Please share your own ‘bad habits,’ better yet, how you managed to correct them.  Everyone will benefit!"



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Professional Travel Photography Tips (Video) – PictureCorrect

Professional Travel Photography Tips (Video) – PictureCorrect: "In a recent article titled Lasting Impressions: How to Create Memorable Travel Photographs, PictureCorrect provided detailed coverage of a lecture by Luke Ballard, an esteemed travel photographer who has successfully combined his two great passions—photography and globetrotting—into a successful career."



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These 30 Photography Links are Dying for Your Attention

These 30 Photography Links are Dying for Your Attention: "
A selection of tutorials, reviews and special features join the usual weekly list of great photography links as curated by Toad Hollow Photography. This week’s list contains links to beautiful art pieces and informative articles, sure to keep the avid photography enthusiast engaged in a process of discovery and learning.  We hope you enjoy this weeks list as much as the Toad did in bringing it to you."



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How To Retouch Your Portraits Like A Pro

How To Retouch Your Portraits Like A Pro: "
Retouching portraits can be a controversial subject, but it is also very often requested of portrait photographers to edit out minor blemishes and skin imperfections. We’re going to go through one of the methods used by professional retouchers to make subtle changes to portraits without overdoing the corrections and ending up with blurry or obviously airbrushed images. I’ve made a screencast walk through of the entire process as a visual compliment to this tutorial, feel free to watch it by clicking here. Let’s get started."



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The Reasons You Might Want to Buy a Rangefinder Cameras

The Reasons You Might Want to Buy a Rangefinder Cameras: "Photography has always gone through phases and fashions, both in the style of the imagery and of course the technology we use. At the moment the DSLR is perhaps on the wane whilst the upstart is mirrorless. However, through these changes in fashion, one camera type has always sat in the background, quietly being used by a select group of enthusiasts and professionals alike – the rangefinder camera. Today we will take a little look at what a rangefinder camera is, a little of its history and what it can bring to your photography"



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7 Common Portrait Mistakes and How to Fix Each One

7 Common Portrait Mistakes and How to Fix Each One: "Portraiture is one of the most popular genres of photography around. It’s also one of the most challenging. It takes many long hours of practice before you get really good at capturing the essence of human personality and, along the way, you’re going to make more than your fair share of mistakes. "



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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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5 Easy Photoshop Tips for Beginners - Digital Photography School

5 Easy Photoshop Tips for Beginners - Digital Photography School: "Photoshop has changed the way we transform our imagination. If you are into any digital workplace, learning Photoshop can be a great help. Photoshop today is certainly a centre of creativity to which almost every digital domain; from web designing to animation; from photography to digital magazine, is deeply connected. Today, when it comes to photography, it is not possible to imagine it without Photoshop."



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Weekly Photography Challenge - Winter Sports

Weekly Photography Challenge - Winter Sports: "Here’s a few more images of winter sports to get you inspired to get out into that cold and go shoot something. Don’t worry I’ll also give you some links to articles that will help you prepare for shooting outdoors in the cold."



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39 Amazing Images of Winter Sports

39 Amazing Images of Winter Sports: "As the 22nd Winter Olympics finish up in Sochi, I thought it fitting to share some images of winter sports. Personally my idea of a winter sport is getting on a plane and sipping a Piña Colada on the beach. However, there are many talented athletes, and photographers who enjoy participating in many winter sports."



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How to Take Better Baby Portraits – PictureCorrect

How to Take Better Baby Portraits – PictureCorrect: "
Of all the many different situations a photographer may encounter, shooting baby portraits may be the most difficult. Even if you are not a professional photographer, but are just trying to shoot some cute portraits of your own child, getting the tot to cooperate can be a difficult task. Here are a few tips for getting perfect baby photos"



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School Of Digital Photography: Bird Photography Tips - Using Monopods, Tripods and other types of supports

School Of Digital Photography: Bird Photography Tips - Using Monopods, Tripods and other types of supports: "Bird photography more often than not involves very long focal length lenses which by their very nature are very heavy. And this is where the use of various accessories for stabilizing the camera comes into play."



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Photography Tips: When Going to a Professional |

Photography Tips: When Going to a Professional |: "We all know that professional photography is an investment, but it's definitely worth it. We never regret getting amazing photos of our kids, right?!

Because it is an investment there are decisions to make and questions to ask that moms may not even about, especially when it comes to your newborn. We sat down with Emily Brumley at M Photography and she gave us some great tips for parents when talking to your photographer, looking for a photographer, and in deciding what is best for your shoot."



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Do You Need to Upgrade to the Latest Camera?

Do You Need to Upgrade to the Latest Camera?: "Camera-envy is the bane of many photographers. Discussion forums are filled with conversations about the benefits of the latest and greatest camera gear, and our commercial-driven societies fill us with the deep-seated need for more, more, more! But do you really need to upgrade to the latest camera?"



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Landscape Photography and Hyperfocal Distance

Landscape Photography and Hyperfocal Distance: "I can remember when autofocus was relatively new and many photographers distrusted it. Now it’s the other way around – autofocus has become so good and so ubiquitous that manual focus lenses are a rarity. It’s easy to forget that sometimes it’s better to turn it off and use manual focus instead."



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Sun Too Harsh? Modify It! - Digital Photography School

Sun Too Harsh? Modify It! - Digital Photography School: "I’m big on shooting portraits outdoors.  I love the natural light, the variety of locations available, and the more natural feel.  I think for the average subject, a studio can be an intimidating place.  The problem with shooting outdoors is that you are at the mercy of Mother Nature, for the most part, when it comes to light.  But not to worry.  Just as a simple speedlite can be modified, so can the sun."



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5 Fail Proof Portrait Poses - Digital Photography School

5 Fail Proof Portrait Poses - Digital Photography School: "When I was starting out as a portrait photographer, I began creating a visual diary and mimicking the images I loved. Some people will tell you that it’s wrong to copy but for centuries, every generation of artist has imitated the masters before them. Once they’ve mastered the technique they move on to develop their own style."



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Getting Started in Newborn Photography

Getting Started in Newborn Photography: "All professional photography involves a multitude of skills and newborn photography is no different, with one very important exception. It is the only area of photography that involves the photographer being completely responsible for the safety and welfare of the subject – the baby. As a newborn photographer you will hold, comfort, soothe, pose, wrap, and often even feed and clean up after your subject, even with the parents present."



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10 Ways to Take Stunning Portraits - Digital Photography School

10 Ways to Take Stunning Portraits - Digital Photography School: "Today and tomorrow I want to talk about taking Portraits that are a little out of the box. You see it’s all very well and good to have a portrait that follows all the rules – but it hit me as I was surfing on Flickr today that often the most striking portraits are those that break all the rules."



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Creative Photography by Urs Bigler | Photorest - Photo Blog

Creative Photography by Urs Bigler | Photorest - Photo Blog:



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Camera Review - the Sony A7R

Camera Review - the Sony A7R: " started writing this Sony A7R Review with the sentence ”I hate the Sony A7R”, such was my vitriol over this infuriating yet impressive piece of tech. And that’s what the A7R is, it’s a technological marvel crammed into a tiny, sharp edged box. If you’re like me, converting from Canon or Nikon, you’ll find the learning curve painful as you discard much of the logic you’ve grown so used to."



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Portrait Photography Tips and Tricks | Photography Colleges

Portrait Photography Tips and Tricks | Photography Colleges: "While seemingly simple, obtaining quality portrait images of individuals is often one of the most difficult tasks for both amateur and professional photographers alike. This is because there are a number of different variables that go into creating such a portrait that have to be tweaked or manipulated by experienced photographers in order to get the type of image desired. That being said, there are examples of common errors which can easily be avoided. Knowing a few portrait photography tips and tricks will go a long way to improving the quality of the images one produces. Here are four of the best tips to consider:"



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10 Photoshop CC Tricks for Beginners (Video) – PictureCorrect

10 Photoshop CC Tricks for Beginners (Video) – PictureCorrect:



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Winter Tips for Outdoor Photography (Video) – PictureCorrect

Winter Tips for Outdoor Photography (Video) – PictureCorrect: "Any photographer who’s shot through a harsh winter can tell you: it ain’t fun. You have to choose between finger dexterity and frostbite, between constantly moving to keep warm and standing perfectly still to capture the shot. Photographer and videographer Mike Wilkinson spent two weeks in below-freezing conditions in northern Michigan recently, and he came back with a few basic tips for winter shoots:"



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Lightning Photography: 8 Important Tips To Consider – PictureCorrect

Lightning Photography: 8 Important Tips To Consider – PictureCorrect: "
Lightning photography is self-explanatory: photographing lightning. Because lightning is a very unpredictable force of nature, the actual process of photographing lightning presents unique challenges to photographers. It is, however, possible to be an outstanding lightning photographer if you are equipped with the necessary skills. Below are 8 useful tips that will help you capture stunning lightning shots:"



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11 Cool iPhone Photography Tips @coolcatteacher

11 Cool iPhone Photography Tips @coolcatteacher: "f you have the iPhone 5s, you’ve probably figured out the camera is something pretty special. (As you can tell from the featured photo on this post.) The iPhone 5S has some cool new photography features but so does ios7. I’ve been doing some research to support the iphoneographers in my class and have turned up some interesting tips you might not know about the Photo App in iOS 7 and with the iPhone 5S."



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Using Color to Create Strong Photo Compositions – PictureCorrect

Using Color to Create Strong Photo Compositions – PictureCorrect: "Color is one of the most obvious elements of composition. Everyone knows that intense colors make people take notice of your images. Ever wonder why there are so many sunset and flower shots? Color is the reason."



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5 Advantages of Using a Kit Lens (Video) – PictureCorrect

5 Advantages of Using a Kit Lens (Video) – PictureCorrect: "Before you write off the cheap lens that came bundled with your DSLR, take a look at the following video clip. Kai takes the humorous approach to explaining why kit lenses are worth a shot for new camera owners. He also shows some surprising comparisons with more expensive L-series lenses:"



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Exploring Wild California with Timelapse Photography (Video) – PictureCorrect

Exploring Wild California with Timelapse Photography (Video) – PictureCorrect: "California has many incredible attractions; photographers are rarely caught with nothing to photograph. Take the following timelapse video, for example. Photographer Michael Shainblum, a California native, has spent a lifetime exploring the natural beauty of the western state and a year collecting all the footage you see in Into the Atmosphere:"



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The 16 Most Photogenic Everyday Objects, Part Two

The 16 Most Photogenic Everyday Objects, Part Two: "In part 1, I spoke about 16 of my favorite everyday objects to include in photographs.  These objects won’t always make a photo, but when included they will almost always make the scene more photogenic.

The purpose of these lists is to help add some inspiration for the next time you walk out the door to photograph. There is beauty to capture around every corner and sometimes it is the simple things that make the most interesting images."



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A Quick and Easy Way to Make Money with your Photography

A Quick and Easy Way to Make Money with your Photography: "Many photographers have the dream of selling their fine art photography and seeing their prints hanging in collector’s homes. I’m sorry to burst your bubble but that is probably the most difficult way to make money. Even the biggest names in photography don’t make a living solely by selling prints. Yet, it is conceivable to make a little bit of extra cash with your pictures and here is a realistic easy way to make money with your photography."



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How to Find & Photograph Great Macro Subjects – PictureCorrect

How to Find & Photograph Great Macro Subjects – PictureCorrect: "While most other subject – flowers, sunsets, the aurora borealis – already have thousands of great shots from PRO photographers, the opportunities to take new, unique and exciting macro shots are endless!

Here are a few tips I learned on my macro photography journey and how you can find your best macro shots!"



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How to Create Great Photos without Leaving Home

How to Create Great Photos without Leaving Home: "So you want to take pictures; or do you want to be a photographer? I deal with a strikingly similar question every time I swing a golf club; I want to be a golfer, but with life events and time constraints the reality is I merely play golf. Fortunately, making a great photo doesn’t consume the amount of time 18 holes does and since you’re here reading this, it’s safe to say you want to be a photographer."



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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V - Digital cameras - CNET Reviews

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V - Digital cameras - CNET Reviews: "The camera uses the same main ingredients as last year's HX300: a 50x f2.8-6.3 24-1200mm lens, 20-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, and a 3-inch tilting LCD. Sony sweetened the recipe by adding Wi-Fi with NFC, GPS, and a multi-interface shoe for adding an external flash."



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Sail Away From the Safe Harbor in 12 Photos – PictureCorrect

Sail Away From the Safe Harbor in 12 Photos – PictureCorrect: "Photographers love traveling and searching for an inspiration all around the world. How do you travel? Have you ever took a trip on a boat or cruised around for weeks or months searching for a perfect moment or a scene? If not, wouldn’t it now be the time to do that? Check out these photos! Maybe something inspires you to give it a try:"



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Using Light Painting to Assist With Sports Car Photography – PictureCorrect

Using Light Painting to Assist With Sports Car Photography – PictureCorrect: "Photographer Alex Glass recently completed the shoot of his career when he partnered up with The DuPont Registry to create a photo of epic proportions. The following behind the scenes footage of the photo shoot takes viewers along for the ride as Glass and his team test out their Westcott Ice Lights on a a super sleek Ferrari California:"



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Backlight Photography Tips

Backlight Photography Tips: "Most people when they first start into photography learn or are told that they should find the light source, position themselves with their backs against it so that the light falls on your subjects and snap the shutter.

This holds true for the majority of photography. But every once in a while we yearn to try something else " break the rules" as it were and this can result in some very amazing pictures."



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Sony updates Cyber-shot camera range

Sony updates Cyber-shot camera range: "Sony has revealed the latest cameras to be added to it Cyber-shot line-up including its new flagship mega-zoom HX400V, which adds Wi-Fi with NFC and GPS to its 50x optical zoom capability. Other notable new cameras revealed include the compact WX350, and the 63x optical zoom H400."



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PowerShot G1 X Mark II heads Canon's compact camera line-up

PowerShot G1 X Mark II heads Canon's compact camera line-up: "With its large 1.5-inch type sensor and 24-120-mm F2.0-F3.9 lens, the PowerShot G1 X Mark II is the latest flagship compact camera from Canon, and it could be something special. It also boasts built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, a tilt-able touchscreen and promises to deliver the sort of image quality normally associated with interchangeable lens cameras and DSLRs."



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Video: Gizmag visits "the most digitally advanced retail experience in the world"

Video: Gizmag visits "the most digitally advanced retail experience in the world": "Every year, IBM releases a list of tech trends that it predicts will have a major affect on our lives over the next five years. In its most recent list, the company made the rather surprising prediction that physical retail shops will become much more popular than internet-based stores."



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School Of Digital Photography: Tips for Photographing Shorebirds

School Of Digital Photography: Tips for Photographing Shorebirds: "Shorebirds are mostly long and slender birds with large flat feet, thin long legs and elongated beaks. The Oxford dictionary defines shorebirds as those birds that frequent the shore. Their diet consists of fish, crustaceans, insects and other small organisms found along a shore, in mud or shallow water. So they are mainly confined to the narrow strips of shore that lines the dams, lakes, rivers, wetlands and oceans where their food is plentiful."



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10 Things You Should Know About Your New DSLR Camera – PictureCorrect

10 Things You Should Know About Your New DSLR Camera – PictureCorrect: "You just bought your first DSLR camera and can’t wait to start taking some awesome pictures with it. But the manual for your camera is huge, and you’re not quite ready to trudge through it.

So what are the basic things you need to know to be able to use your new camera correctly? Here are some great pointers to help you take better pictures and possibly start a photography career down the road."



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Five Keys to Better Black and White Landscapes

Five Keys to Better Black and White Landscapes: "
We are blessed that we were born with the ability to see in color. Seeing the deep blue of a summer’s sky or the intense red of a spring rose is something that we perhaps take for granted. As we see in color so our cameras take pictures in color but sometimes all the colors of the rainbow are too many, sometimes just two colors and all shades between can evoke emotions so far beyond the spectrum of our color spectrum. The name of those two colors: Black and White. Of course, pedants might say that neither black nor white are colors, they are merely the pure light and the absolute absence of light, but I would imagine they would have a hard time explaining that to Ansel Adams. Today we are going to look at five keys to improving your black and white landscapes."



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Improve Your Photography By Learning to Edit - Digital Photography School

Improve Your Photography By Learning to Edit - Digital Photography School: "You might have read the title to this post and thought that I was going to talk about how editing your photographs can make you appear to be a better photographer, but no, I really do mean better – behind the camera."



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Sunset Photography Tips: Avoid The Cliche

Sunset Photography Tips: Avoid The Cliche: "In the Cliché Olympics, long walks on the beach and sunset photography almost always tie for gold. In reality, either one of these would add a welcomed change to our day-to-day routine. The good news, then, is this: not everyone has a beach, but everyone gets a daily sunset."



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6 Street Photography Tips

6 Street Photography Tips: "In the travel photography class I teach I get a lot of questions about street photography, and in particular photographing people. I will do a more detailed article soon on people, but for today I wanted to give you a few general street photography tips to get you started."



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Incident vs Reflected light and which type gives you better photos - Digital Photo Secrets

Incident vs Reflected light and which type gives you better photos - Digital Photo Secrets: "Advanced Successful photography has everything to do with understanding light. Light comes from many different sources ranging from natural, such as the sun, and forced, such as flashes and studio and other indoor lighting. By understanding light and its influence on your images, you can better control the outcome of your photo shoots."



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Taking Creative Couples Portraits - Digital Photo Secrets

Taking Creative Couples Portraits - Digital Photo Secrets: "If you use social media, the chances are pretty good that you’ve seen at least one of the many photo montages circulating the Internet entitled “bad wedding photos“, “awkward couples photos” or some variation thereof. If not, just Google it, because some of those images are pretty hilarious."



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5 Situations To Use Your Camera's Program Modes - Digital Photo Secrets

5 Situations To Use Your Camera's Program Modes - Digital Photo Secrets: "Any self-professed “real” photographer will tell you to turn off your camera’s auto mode and stick with manual. Manual mode gives you more control over your final image. Manual mode is what the pros use. It’s true, sort of. Manual mode does give you more control over your final image, and in many situations it’s better than using your camera’s auto setting. It’s certainly preferable to that fully automatic setting, where you don’t have any choice over basic things like aperture and shutter speed."



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Photographing the Elderly - Digital Photo Secrets

Photographing the Elderly - Digital Photo Secrets: "The elderly members of our communities are some of our greatest assets. They have seen the roar of change, the cruelty or war, the upset of recession, and the power in our humanity at work. Photographing them gives us a chance to capture the history they have witnessed and participated in but there are some distinctive challenges that are paired with reaping these benefits. Here are some tips to make photographing elderly people an overall smoother experience."



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23 Outstanding Photos Shot in Darkness - Digital Photo Secrets

23 Outstanding Photos Shot in Darkness - Digital Photo Secrets: "There’s something really magical about taking photos in near-darkness. A nighttime landscape takes on wonderful, sometimes eerie, sometimes surreal, often beautiful qualities that you just can’t duplicate during the day. Near-dark photography takes a lot of patience and guesswork, but when all that patience and guesswork pays off the reward is an amazing image that may not look exactly the way you imagined it would. And that’s a good thing."



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How To Shoot Photos in the Dark - Digital Photo Secrets

How To Shoot Photos in the Dark - Digital Photo Secrets: "Light! It’s the single most important element in any photograph. Without light, you’ve got no image. Without the right light, you’ve got a bad image. In photography, light is everything.

And with that in mind, I’m going to tell you how to shoot photos in the dark."



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29 Spectacular Images of Carnival and Amusement Park Rides

29 Spectacular Images of Carnival and Amusement Park Rides: "Who doesn’t love amusement park rides? Even if they make you dizzy or nauseous they are still fun to watch and even more fun to photograph!

Here are 29 carnival and amusement park ride images for a little fun this week!

Enjoy!"



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Weekly Photography Challenge - Portrait of a Child

Weekly Photography Challenge - Portrait of a Child: "Over the last couple weeks we’ve featured several articles on photographing people and doing portraits. Our newest eBook on How to Pose Portraits is a smash success – grab it here now!

The weekly challenges have also been portrait related, so to continue that theme and finish off our portrait deep dive, this week’s challenge is Portrait of a Child."



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The 7 habits of highly successful portrait photographers | Digital Camera World

The 7 habits of highly successful portrait photographers | Digital Camera World: "Portrait photography can be many things – frustrating, exasperating, rewarding, career-changing – but it’s never dull. It covers a wide range of subjects and approaches, and in their latest guest post the photo management and Canon Project1709 experts at Photoventure offer seven quick tips to ensure that you enjoy being a people person when it comes to photography."



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6 Tips for Photographing People When Travelling

6 Tips for Photographing People When Travelling: "Photographing people you don’t know can be a daunting experience. A lot of people are not comfortable with approaching people and asking their permission. But if you can conquer your fear, you could be rewarded with some truly wonderful photographs from your trip."



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The Ultimate Guide to Going Pro as a Photographer

The Ultimate Guide to Going Pro as a Photographer: "Let’s just say it. Now that we got that out of the way and we all agree that transitioning from being a hobbyist or a part-timer, into a full fledged professional photographer isn’t easy, let’s talk about how to do it."



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Photography Tips and Tricks: Pixels, Image Resolution and Printing – Episode 51 | Photography Tips & Tricks

Photography Tips and Tricks: Pixels, Image Resolution and Printing – Episode 51 | Photography Tips & Tricks: "RC talks about pixel size and resolution and how to use lightroom, photoshop, and perfect resize to print your photos with the correct resolution."



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Photography Tips & Tricks | Greg Urbano

Photography Tips & Tricks | Greg Urbano: "Scott Kelby, he is second on my list due to proximity, he is a fellow Floridian. That’s right one of the worlds leading Photoshop/Photography trainers, master of the KelbyOne Media empire, inspiring car photographer and just all around good guy lives right next door. Well not quite right next door but close enough, someday I’m going to visit his studios in Oldsmar and sit in on an episode of the Grid. He has got one of the best personal philosophies out there -"



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Learn From The Best: 10 Professional Photographers You Should Follow On Instagram

Learn From The Best: 10 Professional Photographers You Should Follow On Instagram: "With 150 million active users on Instagram, it’s always a challenge wading through the millions of photos posted on the mobile app on a daily basis. Here at MakeUseOf, we like to help out a little, and uncover some interesting people worth following. Whether it’s gems we think you shouldn’t be missing out, great nature photographers, interesting travel photography feeds, or even Instagram hashtags you should keep tabs on, there’s a ton of excellent Instagram users we think you should be following. But what about actual professional photographers?"



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Dramatic Portrait Light | DPmag.com

Dramatic Portrait Light | DPmag.com: "There's an old adage about portraiture: If you want an interesting portrait, don't light the entire subject. In other words, you can create interesting lighting by creating interesting shadows. And when it comes to shadows, keep this adage in mind: Shadows are the soul of the picture."



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How to Safely Clean a DSLR Sensor (Video) – PictureCorrect

How to Safely Clean a DSLR Sensor (Video) – PictureCorrect: "If you’ve been too afraid of cleaning the sensor on your DSLR by yourself, fear no longer. The handy little gel stick featured in the video below will have you cleaning your gear like the pros do in just a matter of minutes. Watch the clip for a full review and instructions on how to have dust-free equipment:"



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5 Quick Tips for Photographing People Outdoors – PictureCorrect

5 Quick Tips for Photographing People Outdoors – PictureCorrect: "Your pictures of your friends, parents, children, or grandchildren don’t always come out the way you’d like, and you are frequently frustrated by the harsh shadows on their faces when you photograph them outdoors. But you want them to look good, because you care about them (or you wouldn’t be taking their picture, right?)."



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Is Full Frame Still the Best? - Digital Photography School

Is Full Frame Still the Best? - Digital Photography School: "For many years photographers have accepted that, when it comes to image quality, a full frame camera beats one with a smaller sensor every time. Let’s look at some of the reasons why."



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Depth of Field: A Major Player in Creative Control – PictureCorrect

Depth of Field: A Major Player in Creative Control – PictureCorrect: "When you hear the phrase Depth of Field (also called DOF) you may wonder why you should care as long as your pictures are in focus. Well since DOF is generally referred to as the range of a pictures over all sharpness; and most people are instinctively drawn to the sharpest part of the picture first, I would say that it is indeed a major player in the game of creative control."



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How to use Lens Flare to Your Advantage - Digital Photography School

How to use Lens Flare to Your Advantage - Digital Photography School: "Flare can be a polarizing topic in photography, and many articles have been written about how to prevent or eliminate lens flare. But there are many situations where you can use lens flare creatively to enhance your photographs."



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Valentine’s Day Photography Tips to Color You Red With Passion - Photodoto

Valentine’s Day Photography Tips to Color You Red With Passion - Photodoto: "Ah, amore. That’s what Valentine’s Day is all about, at least nominally. So whether you believe in love, don’t or just think it’s something that Hallmark made up to sell more cards, one thing can’t be denied. The occasion makes for a brilliant photography opportunity. It’s true!"



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Professional Studio Lighting - Playing with Mirrors - Digital Photography School

Professional Studio Lighting - Playing with Mirrors - Digital Photography School: "I once saw a video, where a pro-photographer used professional studio lighting and mirrors to light a subject, and it inspired me to try and achieve the same result using only ‘amateur light’

After a visit to the DYI store and Toys R’Us, I had what I needed; 4 pieces of 15 x 15 cm (5,5 x 5,5 inches) mirrors and a model car. Call me a petrol-head, but I couldn’t help but worrying which car to buy based on what I’d most like to own full-scale… In the end I decided on a scale 1:24 Maserati GranTurismo"



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10 Things Successful Photographers Don’t Do – PictureCorrect

10 Things Successful Photographers Don’t Do – PictureCorrect: "Creative photographers strive to discover new patterns, color, adventure and beauty among many other things. Creativity awakens all of a photographer’s senses, adding an artistic touch to his or her final work. Many amateur photographers dream of becoming creative photography pros. There are, however, very few who actually master the trade."



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Pet Photography: Cutest Kitten in the World? – PictureCorrect

Pet Photography: Cutest Kitten in the World? – PictureCorrect: "Cats and the Internet go together like… well, LOLcats and cheezburgers. We of the online era love pictures of our feline friends (often accompanied by a charmingly misspelled caption). But is it really possible that someone has finally found the “Cutest Kitten in the World”?"



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Your Compete Guide to Outdoor Photography - Part Two

Your Compete Guide to Outdoor Photography - Part Two: "As outdoor photography incorporates a wide selection of genres you’ll find Manual mode will offer you the most flexible and convenient grounds for setting and changing values on the go. But Manual mode isn’t for everyone, so if you’re not feeling confident enough yet, try using a semi-manual mode. Aperture Priority is great if you want to control the depth of field of your image, for example if you want the majority of the scene to be sharp and in focus."



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Shooting Landscapes with Longer Focal Lengths - Digital Photography School

Shooting Landscapes with Longer Focal Lengths - Digital Photography School: "While the majority of landscape photography is done with wide angle lenses (and rightly so – it’s a great way to capture to dramatic wide vistas) it can be very effective to take a lens with a longer focal length with you next time you set out to capture a scene."



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Sammy Screamer: A motion detector for parents

Sammy Screamer: A motion detector for parents: "Ever wished you had an extra set of eyes on the cookie jar, or somebody making sure the kids aren't sneaking out of their bedrooms when its time to do homework? Looking to help out with these and a whole host of common parenting duties is Sammy Screamer, a small movement sensor that sends out alerts when it detects motion."



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Panasonic's DMC-GH4 is first interchangeable lens mirrorless camera to shoot 4K video

Panasonic's DMC-GH4 is first interchangeable lens mirrorless camera to shoot 4K video: "Panasonic has announced a LUMIX G Series successor to the DMC-GH3 digital single lens mirrorless (DSLM) camera. The 16 megapixel DMC-GH4 is not just a capable stills shooter, but is also capable of recording video at four times the resolution of Full HD."



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Make Sure Your Photographs Tell a Story – PictureCorrect

Make Sure Your Photographs Tell a Story – PictureCorrect: "n an interview, military photographer of the year, Master Sergeant Jeremy Lock, said that he looks for two things in a photograph: a face and a story. Admittedly, anyone can stumble on a lucky shot where everything falls into place and they win a bunch of awards, but Master Sgt. Lock has won the military photographer of the year six years in a row; he obviously knows what it takes!"



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Your Complete Guide to Outdoor Photography - Part One

Your Complete Guide to Outdoor Photography - Part One: "Outdoor photography encompasses a whole host of genres, like:  landscapes, nature, macro, wildlife and even low-light, thus it can be the perfect opportunity to try new techniques and compositions that are outside your traditional comfort zone.  So while you might have set off to capture some fascinating vistas, you might stumble upon a collection of unusual looking fungi and want to photograph that too, which is great as long as you’ve packed the right kit. The key here is preparation, because once you’re out in wild it can be a long trek home if you’ve forgotten something. Whatever you’re heading outdoors to capture, here are a few things to consider before you leave."



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Be A Digital Ansel Adams | OutdoorPhotographer.com

Be A Digital Ansel Adams | OutdoorPhotographer.com: ""Ansel Adams" and "digital." Some feel these words don't go together: The ultimate film purist (who left us in 1984) would never use "artificial" digital imaging. But, actually, Adams was primarily concerned with the image, and image quality—detail and tonality—was high on his list of important factors, along with his creative vision."



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12 Epic Chrome Addons That Every Photographer Should Download Now

12 Epic Chrome Addons That Every Photographer Should Download Now: "Efficiency, productivity, and convenience are concepts of great importance to photographers, particularly as they relate to a photographer’s overall workflow. It’s not just your image organizing/editing applications to which the idea of a sterling workflow applies, however; for many photographers, their Web browser plays a vital role in their daily operation. "



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Understanding Conceptual Photography (With 17 Helpful Examples)

Understanding Conceptual Photography (With 17 Helpful Examples): "t’s relatively easy for us to classify most of the images we encounter on a daily basis, even if such classifications sometimes amount to nothing more than pigeonholing — this is a macro shot, this is a landscape shot, that’s just a regular ol’ portrait. I guess it works well enough to satisfy the human inclination to categorize everything."



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The Process of Taking a Photo – PictureCorrect

The Process of Taking a Photo – PictureCorrect: "After teaching photography for a number of years and constantly documenting myself on the subject, I often find educational material being all the same and just a little bit boring. Then I stumbled across an amazing book by Michael Freeman called The Photographer’s Mind. It had a lot of new pertinent elements that I really enjoyed reading. I highly recommend everyone read this book.

I would like to join one of Michael’s chapters here and add some of my “Southeast Asian travel photographer’s chili sauce”, because I find that it is a very effective way of showing people what goes through someone’s mind during the process of taking a photo. I have been trying to describe it to my students and find they really enjoy this. They can instantly imagine how things happen and how they can apply their knowledge. This is something I would have loved to read some years ago when I wanted to become more efficient when taking photos of people."



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Underwater Photography: Everything You Need to Know (Video) – PictureCorrect

Underwater Photography: Everything You Need to Know (Video) – PictureCorrect: "In this hour-long seminar, pro photographer Larry Cohen reviews many different types of cameras and light systems to use in underwater photography. He covers just about everything, from point and shoot types to extensive DSLR rigs, making sure there is something for everyone’s budget and needs. To back up his expertise, the seminar also offers a vast array of Cohen’s stunning marine life images. Take a look:"



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Online webcams to visit places you want to see

Online webcams to visit places you want to see: "One of the really amazing things about the internet, you can travel by webcam to places that you want to see, anytime you want. There are millions of webcams out there, hooked up to the internet."



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77 photography techniques, tips and tricks for taking pictures of anything | Digital Camera World

77 photography techniques, tips and tricks for taking pictures of anything | Digital Camera World: "Portrait photography technique 01: focus on the eyes
While eye contact is not always desirable in a portrait, sharp eyes certainly are. Manually select an AF point that’s positioned over one of your model’s eyes, or use the central focus point to lock focus on their eye.

Then, with the shutter release half-pressed to keep the setting locked, recompose your picture before taking the shot."



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10 Digital Photography Tips for the Absolute Beginner

10 Digital Photography Tips for the Absolute Beginner: "Taking a picture that’s worth more than a thousand words is not as easy as you might think. Just like the way a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, a photo only turns out as good as the weakest element in the process that makes it. In this case, the elements are the digital camera and the skills of the photographer."



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Weekly Challenge - Portrait of a Man

Weekly Challenge - Portrait of a Man: "Earlier today I shared an image collection of The Essence of Masculinity – Portraits of Men. Now, of course, it’s your turn!

First – go look at the image collection if you haven’t already done so. I tried to choose portraits that jumped out at me on Flickr for one reason or another. Usually it was lighting or an expression that caught my eye."



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Q&A: Street photography show draws from local collectors : Entertainment

Q&A: Street photography show draws from local collectors : Entertainment: "Street photography is a great subject for an exhibition. How did this one come to be? It’s a collaboration with one of our guest curators, Ellen Curlee. She owned her own gallery and has been working with collectors here in St. Louis. In talking with them, they found that there was a common theme (in their collections) of street photography from the 20th century."



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How To Make Eyes Sparkle: Photography Contributor Katie

How To Make Eyes Sparkle: Photography Contributor Katie: "We are so excited to welcome Katie from Key to Pictures.  Katie will be joining us once a month sharing photography tips and tricks.  She also has many amazing photography books and some online classes.  Make sure you check them out.  I have really enjoyed them and they have helped me develop my talents."



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17 Top Images from the 2014 Sony World Photography Awards

17 Top Images from the 2014 Sony World Photography Awards: "There are few photography achievements more prestigious than the Sony World Photography awards. While the Photographer of the Year title will not be announced until April 30th in London, the World Photography Organisation (WPO) released its shortlist for this year’s awards in early February. The shortlist—which represents international amateur, professional and youth photography—contains some of the most incredible, breathtaking contemporary photos from 2013."



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5 Tips for Photographing Winter Landscapes – PictureCorrect

5 Tips for Photographing Winter Landscapes – PictureCorrect: "Many photographers put away their cameras until spring because winter brings out the toughest elements. But, by shelving your camera and taking it easy you are losing out on the rare beauty that this wonderful season provides. You avoid the cold, but you also miss out on creating some wonderful images."



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7 Steps to Great Black & Whites in Lightroom 5 – PictureCorrect

7 Steps to Great Black & Whites in Lightroom 5 – PictureCorrect: "
In the quick tutorial below, Levi Sim shows us the workflow he uses to create black and white images using the increasingly popular Lightroom 5. The tutorial is easy to follow and offers professional results making it a great starting point for those of you wanting to learn more about the technique:"



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3 Ways to Guarantee Good Exposures - Digital Photography School

3 Ways to Guarantee Good Exposures - Digital Photography School: "There is no excuse for coming home from a photo shoot to discover that your images are over or under exposed.

Your camera’s light meter will guide you to choose the right aperture and shutter speed settings to get a good exposure, or it will choose them automatically if you are using the automatic or semi-automatic modes."



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Stealing Light – Using Street Lights for Portraits

Stealing Light – Using Street Lights for Portraits: "urn the street into your studio by using street lights for portraits.

Most people that I see taking photos after dark around the city have a flash mounted on the camera pointing at their subject. If shooting outdoors with nothing to bounce the flash off, the result usually is that rabbit out in front of headlights look, and flat lighting that rarely flatters your subject. As a professional wedding and portrait photographer, I will share with you my secrets of stealing available light when taking portraits around cities. No need for softboxes, beauty dishes, just put that flash away and start hunting for good light available in a city near you. It’s liberating carrying less gear and after a few light foraging trips, you will be well trained to find that tasty light!"



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Winter Photography Tips | Bendy straws and Ziploc bags?

Winter Photography Tips | Bendy straws and Ziploc bags?: "While a lot of photographers find that winter is an excellent time to hibernate, there are really no good excuses for staying indoors and avoiding winter.  But, you do need to take steps to protect your equipment.  Here’s a few ideas to keep things safe."



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Landscape Photography and Nature (Infographic) - Business 2 Community

Landscape Photography and Nature (Infographic) - Business 2 Community: "Are you feeling stressed due to the daily chores? Spending time close to nature can be of great help. Nature helps the tired soul feel rejuvenated. The beauty of the scene remains captured in memory. However, this memory can fade with the passage of time. And this is why, it is important to capture the beautiful memories and frame them. This will help to make the time stand still for as long as you want, or at least for as long as the pictures remain intact. The pictures can be your ticket to the past, if you have already visited the place. However, if you haven’t, you can enjoy a virtual tour by enjoying the picture."



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Photography Tips for Fashion Week in NYC from Adorama Learning Center

Photography Tips for Fashion Week in NYC from Adorama Learning Center: "New York Fashion Week is one of the biggest fashion events in the world. It is held in both the spring and fall each year and features the latest in fashion by big-name designers."



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Photography tips for your sweethearts

Photography tips for your sweethearts: "When it comes to learning how to photograph our sweethearts this Valentine's Day (and every day!), there's no one better to chat with than the team at The Photographer Within (TPW), a dynamic and inclusive online community for photographers of all skill levels and interests. From tips on lighting to thoughts on preshoot prep, they have this holiday covered!"



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School Of Digital Photography: 20 Coastal Landscape Photography Tips

School Of Digital Photography: 20 Coastal Landscape Photography Tips: "Beaches of all types, sandy, shingle or pebbly have huge appeal to most people, especially photographers. Here's a quick introduction to the world of beach and coastal photography which can be an extremely rewarding activity. "



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New: Shooting Shallow – Understanding Depth of Field – PictureCorrect

New: Shooting Shallow – Understanding Depth of Field – PictureCorrect: "
This new $5 eBook is designed to equipment photographers with the skills to improve their ability to create bokeh rich images but at the same time ensure your subject is as sharp as possible. We were able to arrange a 20% discount for PictureCorrect readers which expires next Friday. Deal found here: Shooting Shallow – Understanding Depth of Field"



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Anatomy of a Modelling Session - Digital Photography School

Anatomy of a Modelling Session - Digital Photography School: "I am often contacted by people who are interested in modelling, either as a hobby, or to build a portfolio to try and model professionally. It’s one of the more fun things I get to do with a camera, as it allows me to be creative and really direct things a bit.  Models can be great to work with- both to build their portfolio as well as your own. "



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How To Pan for Action Photography – PictureCorrect

How To Pan for Action Photography – PictureCorrect: "Have you ever wanted to capture great action photographs but always seem to come up with mediocre images? Want to know how to pan properly? Well, here is how you do it.


“Saddlebags” captured by DailyTravelPhotos (Click Image to See More From DailyTravelPhotos)
Slow shutter speeds are great for blurring moving objects. They are not, however, that good if you want to keep the subject sharp whilst blurring the background simultaneously. The solution is quite simple."



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Personalities and Portraits - and Getting Them to Mix

Personalities and Portraits - and Getting Them to Mix: "Portraiture can be a lot of fun; capturing entertaining characters and drawing out quieter personalities, but sometimes it can be a challenge as those ‘entertaining’ characters can soon become too much to handle and getting the shyer folk to even look in your direction can be like getting blood out of a stone. So here are a handful of tricks, tips and techniques to use when dealing with four of the most problematic personality types."



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Natural Light Portraits: Made In The Shade - Digital Photography School

Natural Light Portraits: Made In The Shade - Digital Photography School: "One of the easiest ways to start shooting portraits is to use natural light.  There’s no added expense of buying speedlites or strobes, or even continuous lighting. You don’t have to decide where to put the lights, because let’s face it, nature has decided for you.  There are still challenges however, and those challenges must be overcome to successfully pull off a natural light portrait.  One of the biggest challenges is what to do when the natural light just is not pleasing.  Maybe it’s midday sun and the light is too harsh, or maybe it’s later in the day and direct sun is shining right in your subject’s eyes. In my post “Sun Too Harsh? Modify it!”, I discussed ways to use reflectors and scrims to modify natural light to get a more pleasing look."



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Create Powerful Silhouettes by Telling a Story

Create Powerful Silhouettes by Telling a Story: "Silhouettes remove all the distractions and clutter in the scene and distill the image down to its most basic, this is why the story is so important. Just using shapes you must make a photo that is recognizable, and that the viewer can relate to. While this sounds easy in practice, it can be difficult to achieve. You must have the right elements. The light needs to be in the right location, the subject needs to be facing the right way, and they need to be in a pose that makes their action recognizable."



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Create a Cast of Light in Your Image using Photoshop or Elements

Create a Cast of Light in Your Image using Photoshop or Elements: "Light sources add depth and interest to your images immediately. By simply adding some window light to this image we added depth and warmth. If you have an image that you love, but it’s falling a little flat, consider adding some light! With just a few simple steps you can add beautiful light to your images."



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How LED Streetlamps Could Change the Look of Night Photography Forever | Popular Photography

How LED Streetlamps Could Change the Look of Night Photography Forever | Popular Photography: "Night photography in big cities has a very specific look. The ugly color cast by your standard sodium streetlight has become so common, that it many cities it's hard to imagine everything not looking dipped in orange after the sun sets. But with both LA and New York moving towards more neutral LEDs, the way our night photographs and videos look is about to change massively."



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13 incredible shots from the Sony World Photography Awards 2014 shortlist | What Digital Camera

13 incredible shots from the Sony World Photography Awards 2014 shortlist | What Digital Camera: "The shortlist for the 2014 Sony World Photography Awards has been announced, recognising some of the most exciting talent in the world of contemporary photography"



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Smartphone Photography: Apps, Lenses, & Accessories for the iPhone « anunrefinedvegan

Smartphone Photography: Apps, Lenses, & Accessories for the iPhone « anunrefinedvegan: "A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine posted a lovely set of very close-up photos of flowers and mentioned something about a “macro clip.”  Huh? My interest piqued, I immediately Googled the term and discovered Olloclip.  Hook, line, and sinker.  I plunked down the steep $99.99 for their 4-in-1 Photos Lens + Case kit and I haven’t stopped snapping.  So what the heck justifies the sticker shock?  Four high-quality lenses that give a little oomph to your iPhone camera and to your creativity."



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Lasting Impressions: How to Create Memorable Travel Photographs – PictureCorrect

Lasting Impressions: How to Create Memorable Travel Photographs – PictureCorrect:



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Photography Poses – The Missing Ingredient – PictureCorrect

Photography Poses – The Missing Ingredient – PictureCorrect: "Slow down, soldier. Before you take 200 shots that seem great at the time, but then upon review of the final picture are less than what you expected, let’s prepare. Prepare?!?! I’ll bet you thought charging the battery was the hardest part of taking great photos, didn’t you? Sorry to disappoint you, but if you want to improve your photo results 50% in 2 minutes, let’s review some basic advice of the pros."



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DIYPhotography.net — www.diyphotography.net

DIYPhotography.net — www.diyphotography.net: "The sound was a combination of high-pitched whine and intermittent clicking, with just a hint of angels and puppies crying in the background. My external hard drive was singing its swan song. Still in what should have been the prime of its life, my trusted backup drive was being taken from me-- a victim of an insidious digital disease that attacks without warning or reason."



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One Light Portraits - Advanced Set Ups

One Light Portraits - Advanced Set Ups: "n keeping with our portrait theme this week is a video that goes over some great ideas for making one light portraits, using some advanced set ups. Keep in mind this is great if you only have on light and don’t want to invest in a more. The reflectors he’s using can be purchased relatively inexpensively, as can the mirrors. Probably the thing you’ll need to do this type of technique is more light stands and some clamps."



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10 Most Common Mistakes in Landscape Photography — digital-photography-school.com

10 Most Common Mistakes in Landscape Photography — digital-photography-school.com: "If you’re serious about landscape photography, it won’t take you very long to realize the fundamental problem of the craft: not every landscape that catches your eye will easily translate into a compelling photograph.

When we experience a place, the smells, sounds, the warmth or chill in the air, and our own emotions combine to give us an overall impression. Our job as photographers is translate that overall impression into a photograph."



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15 Tips for More Powerful Portraits — digital-photography-school.com

15 Tips for More Powerful Portraits — digital-photography-school.com: "15 tips every portrait photographer must know for making more powerful portraits!"



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Where Did Boudoir Photography Come From? | Marisa Leigh

Where Did Boudoir Photography Come From? | Marisa Leigh: "Over the last few years, boudoir photography has really caught its stride, quickly becoming one of the more respected and pursued genres of photography. But the popularity of boudoir didn't pop up over night. In fact, it has a long history of classic tradition and unique style."



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You Didn't Know You Could Do These 5 Awesome Smartphone Camera Tricks

You Didn't Know You Could Do These 5 Awesome Smartphone Camera Tricks: "Your smartphone camera is one the ultimate lifehack tools. We’ve already taken a look at four ways you can be making better use of your smartphone camera to turn your smartphone into a makeshift scanner, a memory aid, and more, and today we’re at it again.
With the help of a few cool apps, your camera can also turn your phone into a film scanner, a font or color identifier, the ultimate search tool and more."



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How to Do Shaped Bokeh Photography in 5 Easy Steps — www.picturecorrect.com

How to Do Shaped Bokeh Photography in 5 Easy Steps — www.picturecorrect.com: "It’s amazing what you can do with a camera. Light can be captured in different ways, and this opens up many possibilities for the keen photographer. Creating your own shaped bokeh is a fun and exciting way of shaping light as it enters the camera, and it leads to spectacular results."



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What Does it Take to Be a Celebrity Photographer? — www.picturecorrect.com

What Does it Take to Be a Celebrity Photographer? — www.picturecorrect.com: "There’s no denying that being a full time photographer can sometimes seem like a labor of love. Fortunately for Richard McLaren, his passion for photography has been overflowing since he first got his start at the young age of 16. In the artist profile below, viewers are welcomed into McClaren’s studio, life, and mind as he talks about the road to becoming one of the world’s most renowned celebrity photographers:"



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Top Black & White Software | DPmag.com

Top Black & White Software | DPmag.com: "Unlike analog film photography, where you would choose either color or black-and-white film before even touching your other camera settings, in the digital era, photographers generally shoot in color and then convert their images to black-and-white using digital software. While many experienced black-and-white photographers previsualize their images in monochrome, knowing which images they'll convert as they're composing the shot, others make the black-and-white decision during their postprocess workflow as they spontaneously experiment with individual images."



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Top 10 Tips to Photograph a Friend’s Intimate Wedding — www.picturecorrect.com

Top 10 Tips to Photograph a Friend’s Intimate Wedding — www.picturecorrect.com: "Due to the very nature of the wedding, whatever you do will be magnified so my first tip is to…"



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