Reasons to Shoot High ISO Images

Reasons to Shoot High ISO Images: "The most common photographic fear that I come across these days is when people are afraid to raise the ISO setting on their cameras.

Just a handful of years ago, these fears were justified.  Raising your ISO to 1600 or 3200 was a no-go for a majority of cameras."

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Sony outs lightweight, Wi-Fi-enabled α5000 interchangeable lens camera

Sony outs lightweight, Wi-Fi-enabled α5000 interchangeable lens camera: "Sony has crammed a 20.1 Megapixel APS-C image sensor and Wi-Fi capability into a package weighing only 8 oz (220 g) in its latest mirrorless camera offering – the Sony α5000. Announced at CES 2014, the camera features the same BIONZ X processor found in the company's α7 and α7R full-frame cameras, giving it ISO sensitivity of up to 16000 for low light shooting."

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Landscape and Nature Photography Tips – PictureCorrect

Landscape and Nature Photography Tips – PictureCorrect: "You have found the perfect location and the view in front of you is breathtaking, you take some photos and then get them developed. What you have taken fails to live up it the view you remember, everything is a bit lifeless! Does this sound familiar? If it does then here are some basic tips that will transform the way you take photos. Before long you will be printing them, framing them, hanging them, and showing them off to anyone that comes to your house."

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Recreating a High Speed Diving Underwater Photo (Video) – PictureCorrect

Recreating a High Speed Diving Underwater Photo (Video) – PictureCorrect: "There are certain photographs that, when we look at them, make us think, “How did they do that?” Then there are others which, though they may be relatively simple at a glance, were surprisingly difficult to achieve. In his “Fake a Big Shot” video series, Kai Man Wong explores what goes into impressive photographs, and attempts to imitate them as a learning exercise:"

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iPhone Street Photography Techniques (Video) – PictureCorrect

iPhone Street Photography Techniques (Video) – PictureCorrect: "Street photography is an art that requires a photographer to anticipate and capture spontaneity. Many street photographers use DSLRs and film cameras, but smartphones have taken the place of some artists’ bulkier gear.

Watch how Gavin Harrison uses his iPhone to quickly take, edit, and share his street photography:"

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Self Portrait Walk Through China (Video) – PictureCorrect

Self Portrait Walk Through China (Video) – PictureCorrect: "n November 2007, Christoph Rehage set off from Beijing with the hope of walking to Germany. One year later, he arrived in Ürümqi, China with a great beard and a fantastic idea.

He put together a fun and inspiring video of his travels and wild hair growing process. Watch the kilometers and days roll by as Christoph goes from clean cut adventure seeker to shaggy, bearded cross country trekker:"

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How to shoot the best portraits with your iPhone | Macworld

How to shoot the best portraits with your iPhone | Macworld: "The iPhone is a capable device for most of our daily snapshots. And even though it’s not quite as versatile as a dedicated digital camera, you can still capture stunning portraits. Here are some great techniques for top notch people shots using the camera you always have with you."

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Top 10 Ways to Sabotage your Professional Photography Aspirations

Top 10 Ways to Sabotage your Professional Photography Aspirations: "Through the various classes and workshops I teach, I inevitably run into a number of students with professional photography aspirations.  More than a few of them however, seem doggedly determined to do everything they can to make their dream of professional photography impossible."

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5 Ways to Create Detail Photos - Digital Photography School

5 Ways to Create Detail Photos - Digital Photography School: "Want more creative photography tips and insight? Download Dan’s entire photography ebook bundle and get three titles for only $29. Dan’s 3-eBook bundle: Going Fast With Light, How to Become a PRO, Making the Image is on sale now for only $29 at SnapnDeals!"

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365 Photo a Day Challenge: Start the Year Right – PictureCorrect

365 Photo a Day Challenge: Start the Year Right – PictureCorrect: "I like to think of myself as an avid photographer, but there are times when the creativity wanes and the inspiration dries up. The trigger finger stiffens from lack of use and generally I start to suffer from photographer’s malaise. This is when auto-pilot needs to kick in and get me up and running again. How do I switch on the auto pilot? With the 365 Photo Challenge–a photo a day for a whole year."

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