Break the Focus Rule - Digital Photo Secrets

Break the Focus Rule - Digital Photo Secrets: "Ah, the focus rule. That’s the one that you learned first. You probably learned it the first time you picked up a camera, even if it was just a point and shoot that didn’t actually give you the ability to control the focus. You remember, your mom looked at your pictures and said, “Oh, that’s so cute, shame it isn’t in focus”."



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9 Tips for Lifestyle Photography - Digital Photo Secrets

9 Tips for Lifestyle Photography - Digital Photo Secrets: "Often times, the photographs we feel the most connected to are simple. They freeze time, a moment as it is, instead of the contrived editorial work of fashion shoots and perfume ads. Babies sitting on a shiny hardwood floor, kids in an intense game of flag football, this season’s first snowfall. These photos are so easy to connect with because they are honest portrayals of life."



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A Guide to Extension Tubes - Digital Photo Secrets

A Guide to Extension Tubes - Digital Photo Secrets: "If you are anything like me, you often find yourself marveling at the beauty of macro photography. Dew drops on flower petals, butterfly wings and the inner workings of a pocket watch up close create a sense of wonder that can’t be found elsewhere. You’ve also probably lamented at the cost of a dedicated macro lens and have a hard time justifying the cost. Good news, there is an alternative called an extension tube."



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Painting with Light - Digital Photo Secrets

Painting with Light - Digital Photo Secrets: "You’ve heard me talk a lot lately about inspiration, and about how to find great photos in boring places. Let’s say you’ve tried a bunch of those tips but would really like to break out of that whole reality box and try something completely different. Here’s an idea: get yourself a flashlight, a few glow-sticks from the dollar store and a tripod and try painting with light."



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How to use rear curtain flash for creative photos - Digital Photo Secrets

How to use rear curtain flash for creative photos - Digital Photo Secrets: "You already know the reasons why you want to avoid using that onboard flash. It washes out your subjects’ faces. It creates harsh and ugly shadows behind everything in the scene. It causes red eye. It is, well, ugly. In most cases, it’s better to turn up your ISO than to rely on your flash. ISO technology is leaps and bounds ahead of where it used to be, and today even point-and-shoot cameras can provide good, low-grain images at high ISOs."



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Tips for Photographing Snow - Digital Photography School

Tips for Photographing Snow - Digital Photography School: "Some of may still be in the throes of some nasty weather that Mother Nature can surprise us with like an early spring snow storm. Assuming of course it’s not completely freezing, why not get out there and do some winter photography!"



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Types of Lenses and How They Are Used – PictureCorrect

Types of Lenses and How They Are Used – PictureCorrect: "Lenses are one of the most important considerations in photography. The lens you choose for each shot can dramatically change your results; its best to know how all the types work so you can make more informed decisions as a photographer in various situations."



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