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The Compositional Power of Cropping

The Compositional Power of Cropping

What is ‘Cropping’ in Photography and How It Can Transform Your Images To “crop” an image is to remove or adjust the outside edges of an image to improve framing or composition, draw a viewer’s eye to the image subject, or change the size or aspect ratio or a mix of all three of these. […]

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Light Painting in Night Photography Tutorial

Light Painting in Night Photography Tutorial

Light painting is a technique used in long exposure photography. While the shutter is open, you use a handheld light source to “paint” over areas, adding light. Photographer Gabe Biderman with B&H has put together this informative video that teaches you how to light paint: Light Painting Equipment You don’t need high-end equipment for light […]

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5 Tips For Photographing Moving Water

5 Tips For Photographing Moving Water

All of us have seen those amazing, silky, cotton candy seaside scenes or milky, white waterfalls falling down a rock face. They all look so professional and difficult to shoot. Now, equipment may play a small part, but it’s actually simple to shoot moving water. The key is finding the right water to shoot and […]

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Wildflower Photography Tips

Wildflower Photography Tips

Photographing wildflowers can be a great thing to do for those who love being close to nature. While doing so, there are two basic advantages. We not only get to take mesmerizing photos but also get to spend some quality time with mother nature. And when it comes to photographing wildflowers in summer, it can […]

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How to Select a Sky in Lightroom

How to Select a Sky in Lightroom

This step-by-step guide will teach you how to use the Select Sky tool in Adobe Lightroom. I think you will agree with me when I say it’s hard to quickly select the sky. Well, it turns out you can select a sky Precisely and quickly using the latest Lightroom tools. Let us dive right in […]

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Light Trail Photography Tutorial

Light Trail Photography Tutorial

Taking photos of light trails may seem difficult, but it’s easier than expected and is based on a lot of trial and error. Light trail photos are most commonly found with car headlights and tail lights, but you can also make light trails with stars (star trails) or any other light source in motion during […]

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Wedding Photographer Shares How She Reached Six Figures

Wedding Photographer Shares How She Reached Six Figures

While many of us take photography as a passion, only a handful would be able to turn it into a successful business. Most of us dream of making a profession out of something we love. And with photography, this gets even more exciting – if you’re able to do it, that is. So, what does […]

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Phase vs Contrast Autofocus Systems on Cameras

Phase vs Contrast Autofocus Systems on Cameras

When camera manufacturers come out with a new camera, they don’t miss out on highlighting their focusing systems. Some cameras flaunt their Phase Detect Autofocus (PDAF) system with a massive number of focusing points, while others have a hybrid autofocus system that also includes Contrast Detect Autofocus (CDAF). But, do you understand how each of […]

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How to Take Silhouette Pictures

How to Take Silhouette Pictures

Why are silhouettes special? The reason silhouettes are so engaging is that they are very open to interpretation. No matter who or what your subject might be, the viewer of the photo has the opportunity to imagine what is unfolding in the scene. Depending upon the perspective of your audience, you could end up with […]

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Better Sunset Photography Tips

Better Sunset Photography Tips

Basked in golden light as the sun shimmers over the water, the sunset can truly be a magnificent sight. When you are traveling or even exploring your local area, try to be a little more creative with your sunset photography. Too often we see the standard sunset shot with little to remind us of where […]

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