Shoot Still-Life Images Like a Dutch Master - Digital Photo Secrets

Shoot Still-Life Images Like a Dutch Master - Digital Photo Secrets: "Artists have been creating still life images since the Renaissance, and they never really seem to go out of style. In the 1600s, Dutch and Flemish artists kind of went a little nuts with still life paintings, creating timeless images of flowers, tables clad with drooping table cloths and pitchers of cold water, and musical instruments awaiting their musicians"



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The 6 best DSLR cameras for beginners (2015)

The 6 best DSLR cameras for beginners (2015): "DSLRs aren't just the preserve of professional photographers and hobbyists who geek out over megapixels and ISO ratings, as they can also offer a great option for users who have outgrown their smartphone or compact camera. Here we look at some of the best DSLRs for beginners looking to up their photographic game."



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How to Overpower the Sun With Flash – PictureCorrect

How to Overpower the Sun With Flash – PictureCorrect: "Cameras don’t have great dynamic range—they can’t keep everything perfectly exposed, even if it looks that way to us in-person. Either the subject is lit perfectly and the sun is whited out, or the sky is properly exposed and the subject is in silhouette."



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Outdoor Flash Photography Tips with Children & Pets – PictureCorrect

Outdoor Flash Photography Tips with Children & Pets – PictureCorrect: "As we all know, photographing children can be very challenging. It is tough enough just to keep them in sharp focus. Who in their right mind would complicate the task even further by adding pets and flash lighting to the mix? You should! Adding the right amount of flash at the correct angle can turn an ordinary snapshot into a work of art."



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Keeping Your Camera Functioning in Arctic and Sub-Zero Temperatures – PictureCorrect

Keeping Your Camera Functioning in Arctic and Sub-Zero Temperatures – PictureCorrect: "Most SLRs cope remarkably well with freezing temperatures. I’ve had no problem using Canon EOS SLR cameras below zero for weeks on end, often down to -20°C and in extreme down to -30°C. This article is for those trying to keep such a camera going under expedition conditions, such as an icecap crossing or mountaineering expedition in the arctic (i.e., no power sockets, adverse weather, sleeping in tents on the ice)."



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How to do Long Exposure Photography and Light Trails at Night - Digital Photography School

How to do Long Exposure Photography and Light Trails at Night - Digital Photography School: "Before I understood how photography worked, I was always intrigued by light trails in images. I never understood how that happened. When I began to study photography, one of the first assignments I did was an advanced course on night photography. I decided I would try and capture some light trails. "



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iPhone Photography Tips - Family Travel Magazine

iPhone Photography Tips - Family Travel Magazine: "Most of us are using our iPhones to take most, if not all, of our travel photos, because the camera app is convenient, easy to use, and it takes pretty good pictures. There are definitely some people who have an amazing ability to take fantastic iPhone pictures, and there are a few things you can do to make your iPhone pictures even better."



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6 Creative Ways To Capture Incredible Abstract iPhone Photos

6 Creative Ways To Capture Incredible Abstract iPhone Photos: "bstract photography is a fascinating genre that allows you to present ordinary subjects in a unique and imaginative way. Abstracts allow you to get really creative with your photos, producing stimulating images that grab and hold the viewer’s attention. So what’s the key to creating amazing abstract images? In this tutorial you’ll discover six easy ways to create stunning abstract photos with your iPhone"



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Street Photography Tips and Techniques for Beginners

Street Photography Tips and Techniques for Beginners: "treet Photography Tips: The field of street photography has undergone various changes since its evolution and the techniques have evolved much. Earlier, photographers had to keep themselves locked in a studio most of the time. But with the recent invention of 35 mm miniature film and small cameras, they have attained the liberty to photograph the world at large."



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Photography Tip of the Day: Use a Circular Polarizing Filter » ItsJustLight.com

Photography Tip of the Day: Use a Circular Polarizing Filter » ItsJustLight.com: "Polarizing filters are one of the most useful pieces of gear a photographer can own! Depending upon the lighting, a circular polarizing filter may be able to increase the color saturation and contrast in your photos. You’ll find this especially useful for capturing deep blue skies and making puffy white clouds stand out. To use a polarizing filter, you’ll need to rotate it slowly on your lens until you see the desired effect through the viewfinder or on your LCD screen."



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