Friday, April 19, 2013

Photo Critique: Macro on a Point-And-Shoot by Digital Photo Secrets

Photo Critique: Macro on a Point-And-Shoot by Digital Photo Secrets: "With as much discussion as we have been having about the difference between point-and-shoot cameras and DSLRs lately, it is only appropriate to continue our theme and explore some more pictures you can easily take with a point-and-shoot camera. A lot of people think that because they do not have a macro lens mounted on a DSLR, they can’t take good macro photos. This simply isn’t true. If you have a miniature tripod and an eye for framing your shot, you can create some amazing macro photos without owning a macro-specific lens."

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7 Tips for Photographing Teenagers by Digital Photo Secrets

7 Tips for Photographing Teenagers by Digital Photo Secrets: "When it comes to photographing kids, most photography sites put their emphasis on little kids from chasing toddlers to capturing the crayon holding moments. Very few blogs focus their advice on capturing teenagers; however, technically, until they’re 18 in most countries, teenagers are kids too! And sometimes they can be harder to photograph than toddlers; however, the challenges are different. These can be some of the most rewarding images because you’re capturing them at a stage between innocence and loss of innocence. These tips will help you put a smile on even the kids sporting braces and attitudes."

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Do I Have To Copyright My Photos? by Digital Photo Secrets

Do I Have To Copyright My Photos? by Digital Photo Secrets: "Nobody wants to create great work and have it stolen. You deserve to be paid well for the photos you make, and the law thinks so too. That’s why your photos are automatically copyrighted the second you press the shutter release button on your camera. They have been ever since the Berne convention was adopted in 1988 (at least in the United States)."

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7 Tips for Photographing Senior Citizens by Digital Photo Secrets

7 Tips for Photographing Senior Citizens by Digital Photo Secrets: "You’ve probably seen all the articles on tips for photographing kids and teens. They’re popular lens candy due to their smooth skin and expressive faces. But, senior citizens bring a totally different character to the lens that shouldn’t be dismissed."

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Photographing Seascapes by Digital Photo Secrets

Photographing Seascapes by Digital Photo Secrets: "Nothing inspires that inner photographer quite like the ocean. The crashing surf, those sailboats on the horizon, seabirds cruising just above the water – it would be a crime not to overshoot such a scene. So how come the photos you take home from the beach sometimes just don’t manage to capture the drama and beauty of the ocean?"

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What You Need to Know about UV Filters by Digital Photo Secrets

What You Need to Know about UV Filters by Digital Photo Secrets: "When we think of UV, we think of sunscreen and ultraviolet rays. When it comes to photography, the thought of a UV filter is to protect the lens. But, what else does it do? To better answer this, it’s important to understand more clearly what UV light is. The visible light spectrum runs from red to violet. Red light has the longest wavelength and violet light has the shortest. Light with a longer wavelength than red is called infrared, and light with a shorter wavelength than violet is called ultra violet or UV."

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How to Enjoy Macro Photography on the Cheap

How to Enjoy Macro Photography on the Cheap: "Macro photography–or, taking photos of things under high magnification–is really fun; the price of dedicated macro lenses, on the other hand, is not. Read on as we show you how to use low cost tricks and techniques to enjoy macrophotography on a budget."

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