Pocket : A Primer For Photographing Glass Objects

Pocket : A Primer For Photographing Glass Objects: "Intermediate If you’ve spent any time experimenting with studio lighting, you can probably guess (or maybe you know from first-hand experience) how challenging it is to shoot photos of glass objects. Glass has a highly reflective surface, which means that you can’t light it the same way you light other subjects. But if you really want to develop an understanding of light and how to work with it, this is a challenge I urge you to undertake, and to keep working at until you get some good results. The ability to shoot glass objects well is a skill that will also help you in your other photographic pursuits."

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Pocket : Capturing Compelling Forest Photos

Pocket : Capturing Compelling Forest Photos: "Line is one of those compositional elements that can really make a photograph. That’s why it’s one of the six classic design elements – line can create emotion and a sense of depth. It can be the difference between a good photo and a great one."

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Pocket : Using Light Painting Photography to Create Ethereal Scenes

Pocket : Using Light Painting Photography to Create Ethereal Scenes: "Viewers of Jason D. Page‘s light paintings often assume his artwork is the result of Photoshop trickery. But Page captures his colorful, dream-like nature scenes using just one exposure in real-time. He wanders out into the dark woods, locks his shutter open, and “paints” color and light onto his subjects to create his fantastical imagery without the aid of post-processing."

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Quick Tips on How to Build Relationships with Photography Clients – PictureCorrect

Quick Tips on How to Build Relationships with Photography Clients – PictureCorrect: "One of the biggest hurdles to starting work as a professional photographer is attracting clients. Miller Mobley, an editorial photographer based in New York, keeps his clients engaged by striving to be the kind of person people want to work with. Learn more about his methods for establishing client relationships in this interview:"

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Backyard Photography Tips – PictureCorrect

Backyard Photography Tips – PictureCorrect: "One of the most common questions I am asked at workshops is where do I go to get my reference photos? Most people assume that I travel far and wide to get my shots. This is true I do travel as much as I can, but the bulk of my photo archive comes from places photographed within 100 km (60 miles) of my home. Good reference photos for your art are just outside your front door you just have to open your eyes and look…. really look!"

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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: "very 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. We call this process your photography workflow. Though it is largely a preference, there are some things you can do to ensure you always make a great photo. Consider these tips for improving your photography workflow."

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How Contrast Affects Your Photos by Digital Photo Secrets

How Contrast Affects Your Photos by Digital Photo Secrets: "f you’ve spent much time working in black and white, you already know how important it is to understand contrast. Contrast is what keeps your black and white images from looking flat. Contrast adds dimension, and dimension can go a long way towards making a photo more engaging. It invites the viewer into the image."

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How To Photograph a Rainbow by Digital Photo Secrets

How To Photograph a Rainbow by Digital Photo Secrets: "So you’re driving home from work one day, and your DSLR is sitting in the passenger seat next to you. It just stopped raining and the light is amazing – so amazing that you’re tempted to pull over and take a photograph. "

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Secondary Point of Interest: Weekly Photography Challenge

Secondary Point of Interest: Weekly Photography Challenge: "Earlier this week we published a post on composition of images in which author Matt Dutile introduced the concept of adding a second point of interest to your photos to give your image a natural viewing progression."

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Family Portrait Ideas – PictureCorrect

Family Portrait Ideas – PictureCorrect: "Every family needs a portrait, and not everyone wants the same traditional group photo. These days, people are after a more human touch. And many families are after fun and wacky ideas to make their photo session unique."

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