Pocket : Sponsored: Street photography tips with Sony's RX cameras

Pocket : Sponsored: Street photography tips with Sony's RX cameras: ""I am a Street Photographer because, quite simply, it is the hardest challenge I have found in photography," says photographer Nick Turpin. "I have shot front page national newspaper images in riots, I have shot glossy magazine fashion spreads, I have shot multi million dollar Ad campaigns in New York and none of these are easy but none of them compare with standing in Piccadilly Circus on a Saturday morning with a small camera and a standard lens trying to make something amazing out of the everyday. That is why over the last 22 years as a professional photographer I keep coming back to the street.""

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Pocket : The Best Photo Hosting Sites on the Internet

Pocket : The Best Photo Hosting Sites on the Internet: "Just like your photo albums used to be, your DSLR is likely full of images that you can’t wait to share. The question is, where’s the best place to upload and share online? Luckily for you, the options are many. It’s a matter of determining your personal goals and matching them to the best photo hosting site for you."

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Pocket : 23 Outstanding Photos of Glass Objects

Pocket : 23 Outstanding Photos of Glass Objects: "Glass product photography is easiest to master with a basic setup: a plain, seamless backdrop with one or two softboxes as your light source(s), or a light tent. Once you’re consistently getting good shots with these basic tools, try branching out a little – shoot your object against a more interesting backdrop and see if you like the results. Experiment with different shaped objects, too; a glass sphere, for example, may require a different approach than a wine glass."

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Pocket : Concert Photography Commentary & Tips Along with a Point of View Perspective

Pocket : Concert Photography Commentary & Tips Along with a Point of View Perspective: "Jared Polin scored a paid gig photographing Macklemore in concert. Lucky for us, he filmed his experience using a GoPro mounted above a Canon 1D X, which he was using for the first time. Along with the high-end camera, use of the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens helped the photographer capture tack sharp focus and accurate colors. See a photographer in action as Polin narrates the video he created during Macklemore’s three song set to give us an insider’s perspective of concert photography:"

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Pocket : What Is Aperture in Photography?

Pocket : What Is Aperture in Photography?: "Aperture refers to an adjustable opening in your camera lens that is able to limit the amount of light passing through the lens and hitting the camera sensor. Just think of it like your eyes. When you open your eyes, light enters through your cornea, and is bent through the pupil, which is a round opening in the center of the iris. The iris and pupil works exactly like the aperture of a camera, controlling the amount of light being emitted."

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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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