Beyond Thirds: Introduction to Creative Composition New eBook – PictureCorrect

Beyond Thirds: Introduction to Creative Composition New eBook – PictureCorrect: "Beyond Thirds: A Photographer’s Introduction to Creative Composition was released today and is an eBook about taking composition past the so-called rules. It’s a thoughtful, practical book about the way we build our photographs within the constraint of the frame."

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BetterPhoto Instructor Insights: Getting Close-up with a Wide-Angle Lens

BetterPhoto Instructor Insights: Getting Close-up with a Wide-Angle Lens: "Many photographers buy a wide-angle lens thinking its primary purpose is to take sweeping panoramas, to get the entire scene into the frame. It definitely does that, of course, and if you stand on the rim of the Grand Canyon with a 14mm lens, you will encompass most of this giant chasm."

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21 Readers Tell What they Wish They’d Known about Photography

21 Readers Tell What they Wish They’d Known about Photography: "Over the weekend I asked our Facebook page (please ‘like us and share it with your network) a quick question about what they wish they’d known when they first started out in photography. I gave them a 50 word limit an over the next 48 hours hundreds of great tips came in."

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How to Capture a Sunset Photo – PictureCorrect

How to Capture a Sunset Photo – PictureCorrect: "Sunsets are among the favorite subjects of people who love photography, whether amateurs or the veterans"

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Window Light Portrait Video – 5min.com

Window Light Portrait Video – 5min.com:

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Tips for Taking Insect Photos Video – 5min.com

Tips for Taking Insect Photos Video – 5min.com:

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5 Tips for Safely Photographing a Dangerous Event

5 Tips for Safely Photographing a Dangerous Event: "It seems that almost every time I turn on the news these days, there is a new massive, potentially dangerous event such as the Arab Spring or Occupy (Major City) Protest. Since moving to Iraq in 2009, I have shot a number of events such as national elections, cockfighting and political protests. While these events can produce very thought provoking photos, there are a number of things to keep in mind when decided whether or not to shoot them."

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A Portable Power Box for Photographers

A Portable Power Box for Photographers: "Many photographers have built Vagabond style portable power systems to use with their strobes. This is an attempt to incorporate several design ideas and safety features. The power box can also be used with laptops or other delicate electronic equipment."

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8 Effects Every Photographer Should Know About

8 Effects Every Photographer Should Know About: "Photography seems easy at first glance. You simply make your frame and press the shutter button. The reality is, everyone can take a photo but not all can master it. There’s more to photography than just simply “point and shoot.” Photography is a skill only a handful have the patience and the passion to stick with."

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Focus Modes in Digital Cameras – PictureCorrect

Focus Modes in Digital Cameras – PictureCorrect: "It’s a fact that digital cameras have become more advanced today that they require little effort from users in order to capture the best images possible."

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