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Fall Foliage: Tips For Taking Great Fall Photos

Fall Foliage: Tips For Taking Great Fall Photos

Here are some tips for creating great fall images: 1. Use Indirect Light Try to avoid bright sunny days, which tend to increase the contrast and brightness of the colors. Instead, go for partial or full shade. Shooting on overcast or rainy days can emphasize the earth tones and the depth of color of fall […]

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Branching Out: A Fun Tree Photography Challenge

Branching Out: A Fun Tree Photography Challenge

Trees are often overlooked as subjects in photography, yet they offer an array of textures, shapes, and colors that can produce stunning images. This exercise will help you explore the beauty of nearby trees, improve your composition skills, and experiment with different lighting conditions. Whether you’re in a forest, a park, or even your backyard, […]

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Summer Storm Photography Tips

Summer Storm Photography Tips

Summer storms can be nature’s way of putting on a show, offering photographers an excellent opportunity to capture powerful, dramatic, and beautiful images. With clouds, lightning, rainbows, and dramatic lighting, there’s plenty to photograph. However, photographing storms also presents some unique challenges. Here’s a guide to help you capture the beauty of summer storms safely […]

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Where and When to Photograph Cherry Blossoms

Where and When to Photograph Cherry Blossoms

I’m a little late to publish this this year—but the inspiration just hit. I was walking through my neighborhood here in California and spotted a cherry blossom tree in full bloom. It completely stopped me in my tracks. The soft petals, the light breeze, the way it caught the afternoon sun—it reminded me just how […]

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Illuminated Blooms: Backlit Flower Photography Tips

Illuminated Blooms: Backlit Flower Photography Tips

Backlit photography, where the light source is positioned behind the subject, offers a unique way to capture the ethereal beauty of flowers. This technique can illuminate the delicate details of petals, create a luminous halo around the subject, and infuse your photos with a sense of depth and drama. Here are some invaluable tips to […]

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Spring Season Photography

Spring Season Photography

Spring is a season of awakening—when the last patches of snow give way to budding flowers and the world begins to hum with life again. For photographers, it’s a time of inspiration, filled with fleeting moments and delicate details that beg to be captured. Related note: only a little while left for the Flower Photography […]

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Tips for Better Flower Photography

Tips for Better Flower Photography

Flowers are naturally beautiful, and easy to find in the warmer months of the year, and so make a great subject for a photo. This article covers the top tips to get great photos when photographing flowers in their natural surroundings. Choose interesting angles If you want your flower photos to stand out from the […]

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How to Photograph Snow

How to Photograph Snow

Are you ready to capture stunning winter wonderland scenes with your camera? Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner photographer, snow photography can be a fun and rewarding way to express your creativity. With a little bit of planning and the right camera settings, you can capture breathtaking images of snow-covered landscapes, frosty trees, […]

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Photographing the Keyhole Arch During Winter Solstice

Photographing the Keyhole Arch During Winter Solstice

Nestled along the rugged California coastline, the Keyhole Arch stands as a natural wonder that has captivated the hearts of photographers around the world. This magnificent geological formation, carved meticulously by the forces of nature, is not just a testament to the earth’s artistry but also a celestial calendar of sorts, revealing a unique spectacle […]

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Ideal Weather Conditions for Perfect Snowflake Photography

Ideal Weather Conditions for Perfect Snowflake Photography

Embarking on the quest to photograph snowflakes is not just a photographic challenge but a journey into the heart of nature’s delicate artistry. Each snowflake is a unique masterpiece, a fleeting glimpse into the intricate wonders of the natural world. Understanding the conditions that lead to the perfect formation of these ice crystals is key […]

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