Amateur or Professional, Part II

Amateur or Professional, Part II: "In a recent post on the topic of Amateur or Professional Photography I asked an open ended question that would solicit responses.  While I was not surprised by the polarization, I was disappointed by how personal the comments became."

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Travel Photography: Planning & Documenting – PictureCorrect

Travel Photography: Planning & Documenting – PictureCorrect: "Travel photography is quite different from other photographic endeavors especially if you plan to make a living from it. Most successful travel photographers are writers as well. Actually in the print world, you can’t separate words from pictures. They complement each other."

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10 Tips to Take Great Family Portaits

10 Tips to Take Great Family Portaits: "We are told family comes first, so grab your camera and let’s get snapping… some great family portraits…"

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Shooting textures in the landscape - YouTube

Shooting textures in the landscape - YouTube: ""

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Tips to follow when printing large, high quality prints | Digital Trends

Tips to follow when printing large, high quality prints | Digital Trends: "So you want to print the digital photos you took with your camera, and you want to print them nice and large. Heck, maybe you want to blow them up and turn a blank wall into a mini gallery. Before you start printing, you need to make sure your images are suitable. Here are a few things to keep in mind."

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How to Photograph Christmas Lights – PictureCorrect

How to Photograph Christmas Lights – PictureCorrect: "Holiday lights brighten the mood no matter where they are. They might be in a downtown area, at a mall, or even at your own home. For those who love taking pictures, those lights can represent an opportunity to capture some beautiful, out of the ordinary images."

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11 Tips to Improve Your Photography | Pixiq

11 Tips to Improve Your Photography | Pixiq: "Photography is not my hobby or profession; it’s my sweet illness. Each day I hold a camera it becomes a creative journey. I find myself searching deeper to see the essence of my subject. I become immersed in what I’m doing as I experiment and play."

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Lens Choice and Depth of Field as a Creative Photography Tool – PictureCorrect

Lens Choice and Depth of Field as a Creative Photography Tool – PictureCorrect: "JP Morgan goes back to the basics of depth of field to show how you can use shallow versus scenic Depth of Field to become more creative with your images. In the video JP is on location at Vasquez Rocks in California doing a fashion shoot. The model looks stunning in a red dress, contrasting against the brown monochromatic colors of the backdrop of rocks. Combining the striking color contrasts with creative lens options, JP walks us through the depth of field basics, revisited in a different way:"

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Tips For Better Holiday Pictures

Tips For Better Holiday Pictures: "Ready for your close-up? If there's one thing that can be counted on at this time of year with the parade of holiday parties and outings, it's the Kodak moments. Get the most out of your camera and save every memory with these tips for taking the perfect holiday picture."

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12 Myths About Photography And Photographers

12 Myths About Photography And Photographers: "There is no such thing as bad light. As long as there is light, there is opportunity to make amazing images. There is also no reason to limit yourself to the golden hours on each end of the day. The most adverse weather conditions are perfect for making the most beautiful pictures. So get out there!"

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