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Abstract Photography Exercises

Abstract Photography Exercises

If part of your photographic self-awareness includes a little voice that wants to play without rules or retribution, well then, abstract is the photo genre for you! In the world of abstract photography the sky is limit. Your creativity isn’t bound by conventions in any way. This article contains some concepts from the The Complete […]

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The Simple Long Exposure Tip Nobody Talks About

The Simple Long Exposure Tip Nobody Talks About

When I first started in Long Exposure photography, I became very frustrated. I purchased all of the right gear, and I followed the simple steps as listed with various online blogs. Yet, at least half of the time, my photos were boring, and the long exposure effect was minimal. I discovered something pretty important on […]

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The Dynamics of Diagonal Lines

The Dynamics of Diagonal Lines

Diagonal lines are used by photographers to lead a viewer’s eyes to a particular spot in the composition. This spot is often the subject or very near the subject. Related reminder: only 1 day left for the Advanced Composition Guide at 78% Off Create Visual Tension Visual tension is created by a diagonal line. This […]

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How to Capture Leading Lines That Work

How to Capture Leading Lines That Work

This article is based on concepts from The Advanced Composition Guide which is currently 78% off if you want to dig deeper for further training. Leading lines are a “first try” composition tool for many photographers when they attempt to consciously compose a photograph. The reason for this is that they’re often easily spotted within […]

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How to Create Powerful Photos Through Balance

How to Create Powerful Photos Through Balance

In the physical world, it’s pretty easy to understand the concept of balance. In the photography world, the concept of balance is a bit more muddled. This article is based on concepts from The Advanced Composition Guide which is currently 78% off if you want to dig deeper for further training. Balance within photography is […]

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Window Photography Tips

Window Photography Tips

There are many famous quotes that reference windows. This is probably one of the most widely recognized, “The eyes are a window to the soul.” Whether we’re peeking in or peeking out, a window creates a mystery and story and often provides excitement through visual design. These are several of the numerous reasons why photographers […]

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Pick and Choose Tips for Photography Composition

Pick and Choose Tips for Photography Composition

Everything today is about getting things done fast. For the most part, we consider that a good thing. However, in photography, slowing down for one second to complete this simple task will significantly improve your photos immediately! For today’s lesson, I’m going to share with you this seemingly insignificant step that many photographers tend to […]

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Adjusting Contrast vs Clarity for Better Photos

Adjusting Contrast vs Clarity for Better Photos

There’s been a lot of debate online regarding the Contrast adjustment versus the Clarity adjustment that appears within most digital photo-editing software products. Both seem to affect the contrast within a photo. So, what’s the difference when post-processing your images? That’s the topic of today’s quick tip. This article is based on concepts from the […]

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Minimalism: Home Photography Activity

Minimalism: Home Photography Activity

Many of us are spending a lot of time at home these days for the cold weather. Why not use this time to learn a fun and exciting photography technique called Minimalism? This article is based on concepts from the The Photography Action Cards which are currently on sale. The definition of Minimalism is a […]

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Silhouette Photography Tips

Silhouette Photography Tips

This article is based on concepts from The Understanding Light Photography Guide which is currently 68% off until the end of the month, January 31. A silhouetted photograph almost always garners immediate and positive attention. There is much confusion out there in Internet-land about the differences between a silhouette, a shadow, and when something is […]

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