Friday, July 6, 2012

Polar Bear Photography – PictureCorrect

Polar Bear Photography – PictureCorrect: "As any wildlife photographer can tell you a large part of their job is waiting and hoping the right opportunity presents itself. There was no exception to that rule when wildlife photographer, Florian Schulz, travelled to the frozen Arctic with a film crew while making the environmental documentary, To The Arctic 3D."

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Backlit Portrait Photography Tips – PictureCorrect

Backlit Portrait Photography Tips – PictureCorrect: "When photographing people, always make sure to avoid direct sunlight in the background of the photo. This will make odd shadows and add an undesirable element to the picture."

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6 Smartphone Fireworks Photo Tips | PCWorld

6 Smartphone Fireworks Photo Tips | PCWorld: "Smartphone cameras have improved greatly since the days of grainy, blurry photos. But low-light photography remains a weak point for most smartphone cameras."

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Solo, Teaming up, or Photo Tour

Solo, Teaming up, or Photo Tour: "Picking up a camera seems to unleash a new curiosity about our planet inspiring most of us to seek out an exotic destination and experience for our selves what we have already viewed through the eyes of another wanting to capture our own experience and vision. But, then comes the hard decision of the logistics and whether it is best to go solo, with a few photography friends, or choosing an organized tour"

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Thursday, July 5, 2012

How to Take Great Photography – PictureCorrect

How to Take Great Photography – PictureCorrect: "
These days it’s difficult to determine what is considered a great photograph. It’s easy to conclude that if you have the most expensive equipment. You should then be able to create the best photograph. That’s not the case even with today’s technology."

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How to Crop Your Digital Photo for Printing by Digital Photo Secrets

How to Crop Your Digital Photo for Printing by Digital Photo Secrets: "If this isn’t a huge disappointment, please tell me what isn’t. You get a bunch of your point and shoot pictures printed, only to find out that the top and bottom of every photo has been completely cut off. As you stare at the faces and scenes chopped in half, you’re wondering what could have caused this and whether it is your fault as a photographer. Well worry no more. There is a perfectly reasonable explanation, and it has nothing to do with an error on your part."

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Digital Workflow: How To Efficiently Process Your Photos by Digital Photo Secrets

Digital Workflow: How To Efficiently Process Your Photos by Digital Photo Secrets: "Do you find yourself losing great shots on more than one occasion? It might be time to bring some organization to your photography."

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How To Replace A So-So Sky With A Standout Sky by Digital Photo Secrets

How To Replace A So-So Sky With A Standout Sky by Digital Photo Secrets: "here’s no getting around it. Landscape photography is hard. Not only do you have to get out there at the right time of day, you’ve also got to make sure the sky is doing something interesting too. "

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The Workflow I Use To Ensure I Always Make A Great Photo by Digital Photo Secrets

The Workflow I Use To Ensure I Always Make A Great Photo by Digital Photo Secrets: "Every photographer has a preferred process. From taking a photo to processing it in photoshop, every little step can add to your success or become the reason for a failure."

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Wedding Details for Beginners

Wedding Details for Beginners: "A few weeks ago I wrote about the ins and outs to capture gorgeous wedding details shots of rings and jewellery. We discussed the elements of clarity, depth of field, environment and background, light, and composition and how each can influence the success of a detail shot."

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