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The Laws Surrounding Street Photography

The Laws Surrounding Street Photography

Street photography can get really confusing as far as ethics and legalities are concerned. There are a lot of questions that can come up. Is it right to take photos of anyone in a public space? Do you need release papers to publish photos? How right or wrong is it to post photos that have […]

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5 Common Camera Setting Mistakes New Photographers Make

5 Common Camera Setting Mistakes New Photographers Make

Whether you’ve just purchased your first DSLR or have been shooting for a while and would like to start using your camera’s manual settings, you should be aware of some of the common mistakes most new photographers make when they first start out. Of course, you’ll probably learn as you go, and most photographers eventually […]

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Photography Vultures: When Imitation Isn’t Flattery

Photography Vultures: When Imitation Isn’t Flattery

We take inspiration from many places. Every day, we come across different images; consciously or subconsciously, we take photos in a way that likely resembles the ones that inspired us. And that’s okay. When it comes to landscape photography, however, the room for creativity is somewhat limited—landscapes remain more or less the same. Unfortunately, there […]

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Food Photography Tips and Techniques

Food Photography Tips and Techniques

The rise of minimalist cooking is changing the art of food photography. The following is a look at some of the techniques adopted by photographers to capture the simplicity and the spirit of this modern cuisine. Whether it is because of the recession or a genuine desire to downsize and simplify, minimalist cooking has become […]

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Tips for Shooting Landscape Photos in Heavy Rainfall

Tips for Shooting Landscape Photos in Heavy Rainfall

A major challenge with landscape photography is how we are totally at nature’s mercy. The weather, lighting and subject aren’t under our control. Rain in particular is a common factor that frequently shows up to cause trouble. Working in the rain makes everything so much more difficult; to add to the misery, we have to […]

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4 Basic Steps to Take a Star Photograph

4 Basic Steps to Take a Star Photograph

Knowing how to take a good picture of the stars is not as complicated as it may seem. Now, there are things that would obviously make it easier to take the pictures, for instance having a telephoto or zoom lens would be very beneficial. But in the following steps you will learn the basics for […]

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Tips on How To Photograph Food Like a Pro

Tips on How To Photograph Food Like a Pro

Food photography means business. The photos that you take must be able to invoke hunger – the ultimate goal is to make the viewers’ mouth water. Taking such photos is not an easy job, but it’s nothing near impossible either. In this video, photographer Thomas Manning from Epic Light Media shares some tips and tricks […]

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10 Photography Assignments to Stimulate Your Creativity

10 Photography Assignments to Stimulate Your Creativity

This article provides you with 10 photography self-assignments that you can use to get your own creative juices flowing. They’re designed to help you grow in skill as a well-rounded photographer while helping you build your portfolio at the same time. Many of these projects are best executed over a period of time, rather than in […]

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Formula 1 Photography: Things to Know

Formula 1 Photography: Things to Know

When it comes to a list of the most expensive sports in the world, we can surely find Formula 1 close to the top. The level of sophistication, the extravagant lifestyles of the racers, and the hi-speed action that goes into the sport all set it apart from the rest. So, what about being an […]

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Street Photography Without People?

Street Photography Without People?

When we think of street photography, we think of images with people out in public going about their daily lives. It’s the people in the images that play a pivotal role in the success of a street photo. But, what if we take the people out of street photography? Can it still be considered a […]

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