8 Snappy Beginner Tips for Creating High Quality Digital Images – PictureCorrect

8 Snappy Beginner Tips for Creating High Quality Digital Images – PictureCorrect: "Digital cameras are capable of producing incredibly high-quality pictures these days. That is only one part of the equation, however. You, the photographer, have to understand not only how to use the camera properly, but also what other factors are involved in creating a beautiful image. If you have ever returned from a day of taking pictures only to be dissatisfied by the end result, these tips are for you."



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Zone System Shortcut for High Contrast B & W Photos – PictureCorrect

Zone System Shortcut for High Contrast B & W Photos – PictureCorrect: "Back in the day, Ansel Adams created the zone system for seeing light, processing negatives, and darkroom developing to get really high contrast, beautiful prints. Since film and digital are so different, we don’t talk about the zone system so much anymore, but photographer Mark Wallace has come up with his own abbreviated version. Here’s how Wallace uses zones of light to convert color images into impactful, high contrast black and white prints in Lightroom 5:"



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Top 10 Mistakes that Cause Blurry Photos

Top 10 Mistakes that Cause Blurry Photos: "f your photos are not sharp, you are not alone! The most common question I get asked by beginning photographers is “how do you get your images so sharp?”

Blurry photos is very common issue with a whole plethora of possible culprits, making it very difficult to pinpoint exactly what the problem is. But if you go through this list of the top 10 mistakes that cause blurry photos, you will probably find the answer that works for you."



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The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Composition – PictureCorrect

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Composition – PictureCorrect: "With all of the gorgeous new gadgetry coming out this season, it’s easy to get caught up in the shiny, techy part of photography. (New Nikon D810, anyone? Or a Canon 7D Mark II? Or the sweet new GoPro Hero4 Black?) Lest you fall into the terrible hole of DSLR expectations vs. reality, though, we’ve got a video for you today from CG artist Andrew Price, who’s here to talk about the basics of understanding composition:"



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10 Things Successful Photographers Do Before They Press the Shutter – PictureCorrect

10 Things Successful Photographers Do Before They Press the Shutter – PictureCorrect: "
Are you an aspiring pro photographer? Have you ever wondered how to shoot like a pro? Don’t worry; you are in the right place.

Anyone today can qualify as a photographer, provided they have a smartphone or any other device with a good camera. However, it takes more than owning a camera to become a real photographer. There are a lot of factors that come into play for a person to be transformed from a hobbyist photographer to a successful photographer (getting the right equipment, training/education, etc.)."



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How to use back button focus on your dSLR - CNET

How to use back button focus on your dSLR - CNET: "Normally, photographers learn to half-press the shutter button on their dSLR to find focus, and then fully press the button to take the photo."



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Understanding Basic Light Properties for Photography – PictureCorrect

Understanding Basic Light Properties for Photography – PictureCorrect: "The way light acts upon a subject depends on the physical properties each light source presents. Before taking on the challenge of creative photographic lighting it’s worth your while to understand some of these properties."



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How to Photograph a Tent and the Night Sky

How to Photograph a Tent and the Night Sky: "In this Adorama video tutorial host Corey Rich shows you how to photograph the iconic (as he puts it) glowing tent and starry sky photo. It’s easier than you think! Watch the video and scroll down for some added bonus tips below:"



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2014 Superzoom Camera Comparison Guide

2014 Superzoom Camera Comparison Guide: "You don't need an interchangeable lens camera to have versatile shooting options. A new breed of long-zoom lens cameras can now have you photographing a wide scene one minute, and zooming in on a distant subject the next, all without making vast compromises in image quality. Gizmag compares the specifications and features of some of the best superzoom cameras on the market."



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An Introduction to Light Painting for Photographers – PictureCorrect

An Introduction to Light Painting for Photographers – PictureCorrect: "Light painting combines the fundamentals of shooting images in the dark with the creative twist of using artificial light that almost raises to the level of painting. Needless to say, in order to understand light painting you first need to understand how to shoot in the dark. This new video tutorial shares extensive tips and tricks to create light painting masterpieces along with night photography:"



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