How to Find and Use Hyperfocal Distance for Sharp Backgrounds

How to Find and Use Hyperfocal Distance for Sharp Backgrounds: "You are out photographing a landscape. You have a nice foreground and background in the frame, and you want as much as possible in focus. You set a small aperture to get a nice wide depth of field. But still, you know that not everything in your frame will be sharp."



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Photo Composition Basics: What You Need to Learn – PictureCorrect

Photo Composition Basics: What You Need to Learn – PictureCorrect: "One of the most important things a photographer can carry in his bag is a firm understanding of the basic elements of photography. A picture is not just a piece of photo paper but the result of thousands of tiny variables coming together all at once. Understanding these different elements and how you can use them to take better images is critical to your success as a photographer. One of the most critical elements of photography is composition."



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10 Most Common Mistakes Made by New Photographers

10 Most Common Mistakes Made by New Photographers: "Whenever I teach, I get a lot of requests to review images. Over time, I’ve started to notice that a majority of the mistakes I see come from the same small group of errors that are repeated constantly, particularly by less experienced photographers."



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How to Reduce Noise with Photo Ninja

How to Reduce Noise with Photo Ninja: "Reducing noise in a digital photo is a hot topic, particularly for photographers who frequently shoot at high ISOs. Even if you’re not a typical low light shooter, the temptation may arise with some of the newer digital cameras that offer incredibly high ISO speeds which still produce pretty pleasing images, even with noise. "



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What Makes a Great Photograph? – PictureCorrect

What Makes a Great Photograph? – PictureCorrect: "
I’m sure this article will be controversial. I mean, after all, how do you objectively characterize what makes a good photograph? It’s not like marking a mathematics paper, where there is always a right or wrong answer. Photography, much like any other art form, is very subjective. That said, I do believe that there are certain elements that all great photographs share in common. Here’s my (subjective) attempt at defining them:"



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The Manual Photographer’s Cheat Sheet – PictureCorrect

The Manual Photographer’s Cheat Sheet – PictureCorrect: "Film photography may seem like a relic of the past, but it’s gaining increasing popularity lately. And many photographers claim it’s still the best way to really learn the technical ins and outs of cameras. But it can seem complicated to those of us who are used to our digital cameras’ semi-automatic modes. Whether you’re finally switching your DSLR’s dial to M or you’re trying out film photography for the first time, this infographic has all the information you need to venture into manual mode:"



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2 Simple Tips for Improving Your Portraits – PictureCorrect

2 Simple Tips for Improving Your Portraits – PictureCorrect: "
Today, let’s get a bit into portrait photography. Here are two quick tips for you. Though they may seem minor, they can make a HUGE difference in the effectiveness of your portraits. Who knows, maybe you’ll start winning some of those photo contests!"



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7 Tips For Great Digital Photographs – PictureCorrect

7 Tips For Great Digital Photographs – PictureCorrect: "Before you can begin to share photo memories with family and friends, you need to take great digital shots that are razor-sharp and crystal-clear. After all, there’s nothing quite so frustrating as when your photos of memorable events, like a graduation, wedding, or a vacation, turn out blurry or fuzzy or just plain dull."



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6 Signs That You May be a Lazy Photographer

6 Signs That You May be a Lazy Photographer: "Photographers who are consistently producing stunning photographs don’t do so because they are lucky, observant, or even more skilled than the average photographer – they do so because they are not being lazy. Are you a lazy photographer?"



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6 Tips for More Unique Travel Photos in Busy Tourist Locations

6 Tips for More Unique Travel Photos in Busy Tourist Locations: "magine this: you’ve scrimped and saved for months for your dream vacation, and a snazzy digital camera, hoping to capture some unique travel photography images along the way, only to be flustered by the hordes of other tourists with the same intentions. With the increased accessibility of cameras on devices of every kind, this is becoming a common scenario that can frustrate many photographers, both professional and amateur. But don’t lose hope! With these tips, I’ll show you some ways to think of travel photography in a new light so that you can take unique travel photos in busy tourist locations."



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