8 Photo Projects in Your Own Backyard

8 Photo Projects in Your Own Backyard: "One of my photography mentors, Freeman Patterson, says, “If you do not see what is around you every day, what will you see when you go to Tangiers?”

This one line has transformed my photography. As a matter of fact, I enjoy photographing from my home base as much as or more than my travels."

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How to Cheaply and Safely Clean Your Camera’s DSLR Sensor

How to Cheaply and Safely Clean Your Camera’s DSLR Sensor: "If you snap photos with your DSLR long enough, it’s bound to happen: dust will find its way onto your camera’s sensor and begin marring your beautiful photos. Read on as we walk you through a safe multi-step process to return your camera sensor to a factory floor shine."

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Black and white photography by spease

Black and white photography by spease: "Many people like to shoot black and white photos, the main reason being, some pictures look much better in black and white than in color. The great thing about digital over film is that you can shoot it in color, and change it to black and white in the computer."

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Top 10 Zoo Photography Tips – PictureCorrect

Top 10 Zoo Photography Tips – PictureCorrect: "Are you happy with the photographs you took last time you went to your favorite zoo? Photographing animals at the zoo affords the photographer many unique experiences to get up close and personal with a variety of animals, but, as with any type of photography, it’s not as easy as just aiming your camera and shooting. To help you get started, these are some basic tips to improve your zoo photography experience"

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Sports Photography – How Most Pros Work – PictureCorrect

Sports Photography – How Most Pros Work – PictureCorrect: "In sports photography, access is key. Without access, you won’t succeed even if you have the most comprehensive array of lenses out there. So if you have access, you’ve already improved your chances of success by at least 40%. The other keys to success?"

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Camera megapixels: Why more isn't always better (Smartphones Unlocked) | Dialed In - CNET Blogs

Camera megapixels: Why more isn't always better (Smartphones Unlocked) | Dialed In - CNET Blogs: "In a matter of months, the high-end smartphone camera spec rocketed from a respectable 8 megapixels to an altitudinous 13.
The Samsung Galaxy S4 and LG Optimus G Pro are the freshest examples of this megapixel push, but even last January's Pantech Discover (12.6 megapixels), last October's LG Optimus G for Sprint (13 megapixels), and especially mid-2012's 41-megapixel Nokia 808 PureView piled on the megapixels."

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Waterfall Photography Tips: Photographing Waterfalls / Blog / Featured Photos, Tutorials, Picture Galleries and Interviews

Waterfall Photography Tips: Photographing Waterfalls / Blog / Featured Photos, Tutorials, Picture Galleries and Interviews: "The beauty and mystery of waterfalls has always driven hordes of intrepid photographers to the ends of the earth to capture the wonder of the falling waters. We have prepared a simple guide, to give you the most important tips to catch an awesome shot! "

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Do You Take a Digital Camera With You Everywhere? [POLL]

Do You Take a Digital Camera With You Everywhere? [POLL]: "Last week I wrote a post exploring 3 stupidly simple reasons why most people’s photography doesn’t improve – the first reason being that they don’t take their camera with them.

A lot of people agreed – so I thought it might be interesting to run a poll to see how many of us DO take a camera with us all the time."

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Making a Living as a New Professional Photographer – PictureCorrect

Making a Living as a New Professional Photographer – PictureCorrect: "The decision to make the transition from hobbyist to professional photographer is a difficult one.  While most people start their professional photography career on a part time basis, there are some who jump right in from the start.  I am in the latter group.  The very first time I charged anything for a photo I was a full time professional photographer. "

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Camera Modes: Setting Aperture and Shutter Speed – PictureCorrect

Camera Modes: Setting Aperture and Shutter Speed – PictureCorrect: "You might think that acquiring a $1,000 DSLR makes you a photographer. In truth, the first step down the “photographer road” is switching from auto mode to experimenting in AV, TV, and M. But, what do those letters mean?"

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