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Is It Ever OK to “Reserve” a Tripod Spot? Photographers Are Divided

Is It Ever OK to “Reserve” a Tripod Spot? Photographers Are Divided

Few things create more tension among photographers than a prime tripod spot at the right moment. Whether it’s a solar eclipse, fireworks show, sunrise over a famous landmark, or a rare natural phenomenon, these moments attract crowds — and with them, unspoken rules about space, timing, and respect. Unfortunately, those rules aren’t always followed. This […]

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Night Time-lapse Camera Settings

Night Time-lapse Camera Settings

It wouldn’t be wrong to say that timelapse photography is at a halfway-mark between photography and videography. Timelapse photography is all about capturing a series of photos at specific intervals of time which you can later place in a sequence and export as a video clip. As an alternative, you could also stack them all […]

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Top Cities for New Year’s Fireworks Photography

Top Cities for New Year’s Fireworks Photography

As the clock winds down and the old year gives way to the new, cities around the world illuminate the sky with dazzling fireworks displays. For photographers, these moments offer a chance to capture the grandeur of light, color, and celebration. In this post, we’ll explore some of the cities that have historically hosted the […]

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Christmas Lights Photography Exercise

Christmas Lights Photography Exercise

Amazing lights are everywhere this time of year, which makes them easy to overlook. Most people photograph them as decoration — wide shots of trees, houses, and streets that feel familiar but rarely memorable. This challenge is about doing the opposite. Instead of documenting the season, you’re using Christmas lights as a creative tool to […]

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Camera Settings for Christmas Lights

Camera Settings for Christmas Lights

Love it or hate it, it’s that time of the year again… yes, Christmas is upon us, and so are all the magical festive lighting displays! Some photographers struggle to capture night scenes, though — especially when bright lights are the main subject. Related: offer ending soon for the Photo Adventure Cheat Sheets 🎁 Cyber […]

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Photographing Traffic at Night in the City

Photographing Traffic at Night in the City

Moving traffic is like a city’s bloodstream—it’s always moving, pulsating through veiny streets, which can bring your photography to life if you know how to capture it. When it comes to traffic moving in the evening, you have a few technical options to catch a cool scene. It all boils down to shutter speed: a […]

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Geomagnetic Storm in Progress: Northern Lights Continue

Geomagnetic Storm in Progress: Northern Lights Continue

The night sky may soon put on one of its most dazzling displays. The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a geomagnetic storm watch, forecasting G2 (Moderate) to G3 (Strong) storm levels between September 1 and 2, 2025. These storms are triggered by a coronal mass ejection (CME) from the sun, and when the […]

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Drone Show Photography Tips

Drone Show Photography Tips

Evening drone shows have become a spectacular modern marvel, blending technology with creativity to paint the night sky with vibrant lights and synchronized movements. Capturing these breathtaking displays requires a blend of preparation, technical knowledge, and creativity. In this guide, we’ll explore the steps and techniques necessary to photograph an evening drone show, ensuring you […]

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Fireworks Photos: Preparation and Planning

Fireworks Photos: Preparation and Planning

Everyone loves a great fireworks show and it seems that lots of people take pictures while they are at the show. Here is a question for you. How many great pictures of fireworks have you seen taken by any of your friends or relatives? I’ll bet your answer is not many. Now, have you ever […]

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How to Photograph Fireworks for the 4th of July

How to Photograph Fireworks for the 4th of July

With 4th of July celebrations quickly approaching, we have been receiving requests for more training on how to photograph fireworks. Fireworks photography is indeed one of the most daunting types of photography. This in-depth tutorial eBook explains the process from start to finish, everything from gear and camera settings to composition and post-processing to achieve […]

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