Tips for great Halloween photography — www.digital-photo-secrets.com — Readability

Tips for great Halloween photography — www.digital-photo-secrets.com — Readability: "What do ghosts, goblins, and little princesses have in common? They come out after dark. You know, when it’s hard to get good pictures of them."

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Halloween Photos – Put On The Scare — www.digital-photo-secrets.com — Readability

Halloween Photos – Put On The Scare — www.digital-photo-secrets.com — Readability: "Halloween is just a few days away, and this year, you’ve got a new resolution. You’re going to get some terrifyingly cute pictures of your young ones before they’re too cool for all of this. If there was ever a time to brush up on your photography skills, this is it. Try out the following tips and see if you can’t get a few gems this Halloween season."

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Taking Awesome Group Photos — www.digital-photo-secrets.com — Readability

Taking Awesome Group Photos — www.digital-photo-secrets.com — Readability: "We can’t avoid taking pictures of groups. They are part of every company picnic, Sunday night family dinner, and school picture day. They are also the first pictures pulled out when everyone in hunched over the photo album, reminiscing about all the fond memories associated with family gatherings and nights out with friends. While they are a common part of our lives as people and artists, they can sometimes be stressful to pull off and difficult to do well. Here are seven tips to help you achieve the best possible results."

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How & When a Monopod Can be Used to Take Sharper Photos — www.picturecorrect.com — Readability

How & When a Monopod Can be Used to Take Sharper Photos — www.picturecorrect.com — Readability: "Here’s a photo tip you aren’t likely to find anywhere else… how to use a monopod to get better photographs. A monopod (like the tripod) is an essential piece of camera gear."

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Photographer Documents His Beloved Wife’s Heartbreaking Battle with Cancer — www.picturecorrect.com — Readability

Photographer Documents His Beloved Wife’s Heartbreaking Battle with Cancer — www.picturecorrect.com — Readability: "I guess this is one of those posts where I’m supposed to tout the power of photography, to congratulate myself and all of you for taking part in an art form whose immediacy can sometimes transcend the times and places it records. But, honestly, I don’t want you to think about photography, or art, or tech specs, or anything else that inconsequential, when you look at these photos. Just look at the photos; let them speak for themselves:"

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The Basics of On-Camera Strobes for Photography Lighting — www.picturecorrect.com — Readability

The Basics of On-Camera Strobes for Photography Lighting — www.picturecorrect.com — Readability: "I’m using the term “on-camera” to make a distinction between portable strobes and the type of lights used primarily indoors that require a wall plug for electricity and have built-in modeling lights."

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Tired of the same old photos of your kids? Use props! by Digital Photo Secrets — www.digital-photo-secrets.com — Readability

Tired of the same old photos of your kids? Use props! by Digital Photo Secrets — www.digital-photo-secrets.com — Readability: "It seems like there are only so many photos you can get of your kids, and if you’re like most parents, you always want more. I know this when babysitting my nephews or bringing them to the local park. You get the classic pictures of them playing on the swing set, and then what? Well here’s a quick and easy thing you can do to make your photos of your children more interesting. Use props."

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What Specs Really Matter in a DSLR? — www.digital-photo-secrets.com — Readability

What Specs Really Matter in a DSLR? — www.digital-photo-secrets.com — Readability: "You’ve saved your pennies, make that dollars and a lot of them, and now you’re ready for a new DSLR. Whether it’s your first one or if you’re upgrading, there’s one question that remains the same: What specs matter? From megapixel ratings to ISO to sensor size to full HD video capability, there’s a lot to consider. The good news is that nowadays almost, if not all, of the DSLRs out there have most of the basics, it’s just a matter of to what extent."

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Tips for Using Window Light in Portrait Photography — www.picturecorrect.com — Readability

Tips for Using Window Light in Portrait Photography — www.picturecorrect.com — Readability: "Back in the 80′s and 90′s window lighting was very avant-garde and fashionable. However, then the window was always part of the scene. The subject was facing directly into the window or at a 45 degree angle so the light would softly illuminate the side facing the window. Reflectors were sometimes used to fill in the shadow side. This produced a dramatic look."

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How to Use White Balance in Photography — www.picturecorrect.com — Readability

How to Use White Balance in Photography — www.picturecorrect.com — Readability: "Every digital camera has a White Balance or Automatic White Balance (AWB) setting in the camera menu. But how many of us actually use it or even know what it is for? Fortunately, most manufacturers have the Automatic White Balance pre-set in their cameras when they are shipped out. So most consumers are using it even if they are not aware of it."

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