Wednesday, May 7, 2014

The Secret to Approaching and Photographing Strangers – PictureCorrect

The Secret to Approaching and Photographing Strangers – PictureCorrect: "
Taking photos of strangers on the street, doing their everyday things, can be a bit of a challenge. Well, taking the photo is the easy part, getting a stranger to let you take it is the scary part. Brandon Stanton, the photographer behind Humans of New York (HONY), just might be the best in the world at stopping random people on the street and getting them to let him take their photograph. Here’s how he does it:"



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5 Things You Should Never Do When Taking a Selfie – PictureCorrect

5 Things You Should Never Do When Taking a Selfie – PictureCorrect: "Admit it, we’ve all taken a selfie. And while we’re being candid, let’s go ahead and let it be said that most selfies are pretty much rubbish. That being said, the craze has become so mainstream the Oxford Dictionary inducted the word selfie into its pages. In order to make the world a better place, Kai has made it a point to talk about five things you should avoid when taking a selfie. Take a look at the humorous video below to see how you can do your part:"



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Shoot for the Moon: Tips on Photographing the Moon – PictureCorrect

Shoot for the Moon: Tips on Photographing the Moon – PictureCorrect: "If care is not taken when photographing the moon, it is likely that you will get either an overly dark photo, a moon that looks like the sun, a very small moon, or all of the above. I would like to offer some tips on a different strategy for making compelling moon photographs."



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How to do Great Photography Even When Your Surroundings are Boring

How to do Great Photography Even When Your Surroundings are Boring: " have always been fascinated with great photography taken in areas that people might commonly refer to as ‘boring.’

I use the word boring because that is the specific word I most often see used as an excuse for people having trouble with their photography. Someone will say, “I wish I lived somewhere more interesting and beautiful”or “I can’t do interesting work where I live. It’s too boring.”. Can you relate to that?"



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Easy Lightroom Tricks for Better Black and White Images – PictureCorrect

Easy Lightroom Tricks for Better Black and White Images – PictureCorrect: "Before the days of digital photography, black and white photos had a different look and feel. The tones were more selenium based or they had more of a sepia feel. With a little post-processing, you can achieve those timeless looks or create your own unique style. In the video below, Kevin Kubota walks us through the process he uses to adjust and improve the tones in his black and white images using Adobe Lightroom:"



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Five Tips For Great Sunset Photos – PictureCorrect

Five Tips For Great Sunset Photos – PictureCorrect: "Sunsets and sunrises are inspirational subjects for any photographer. In fact, a good sunset photo is often the reason people become interested in nature photography. You don’t need to have a great camera or professional training; almost anyone with a camera can take great sunset photos."



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