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How & When a Monopod Can be Used to Take Sharper Photos

How & When a Monopod Can be Used to Take Sharper Photos

Here’s a photo tip you aren’t likely to find anywhere else… how to use a monopod to get better photographs. A monopod (like the tripod) is an essential piece of camera gear. We all know that using a tripod will give us cleaner, sharper photos. That’s a given. But lugging around a tripod can often […]

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Why isn’t there a Great Online Community for Photographers?

Why isn’t there a Great Online Community for Photographers?

Online communities in any field of work are important. Such platforms allow like-minded individuals to come together, help each other, share experiences and bond with one another. When we look at online community platforms for photographers, including social media platforms, there are some lots of options to choose from. Instagram, Flickr and 500px definitely top […]

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What Makes a Great Photograph?

What Makes a Great Photograph?

I’m sure this article will be controversial. I mean, after all, how do you objectively characterize what makes a good photograph? It’s not like marking a mathematics paper, where there is always a right or wrong answer. Photography, much like any other art form, is very subjective. That said, I do believe that there are […]

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Landscape Photography Tips to Learn Sooner Rather Than Later

Landscape Photography Tips to Learn Sooner Rather Than Later

While learning photographer, you’ve probably found countless resources that share many photography tips. While some are actually helpful, the same cannot be said for all of them. Photographer Mads Peter Iversen shares some landscape photography tips to help you avoid the mistakes he made when starting out: There Are No Perfect Settings A common mistake […]

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A Beginning Photographer’s Guide to Light

A Beginning Photographer’s Guide to Light

Lighting plays a crucial role in photography. It can bring a photograph to life, it can generate effects, including spectacular shadows or silhouettes, or it may have a distinctly negative influence by creating unwanted glare and reflections. This is a quick guide to introduce the beginner to one of the most important aspects in photography: […]

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Street Photography Tips: Photographing Strangers

Street Photography Tips: Photographing Strangers

Human elements play a pivotal role in street photography. Sometimes natural and un-posed photos of people busy with their daily life on the street get the job done. Other times, portraits give you the best results. So, how do you go about approaching people to take their photos? Many photographers find this to be a […]

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What Are the Best Investments to Make in Photography?

What Are the Best Investments to Make in Photography?

We all know that photography gear is expensive. Most of us have to think more than twice before deciding to treat ourselves to a new piece of camera hardware. But beyond the price itself is the worry that the item itself won’t make a big impact on your actual photography. Just because something is expensive, […]

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Close-Up and Macro Photography Tips

Close-Up and Macro Photography Tips

If there’s one thing I like about macro and close-up photography, it’s that no matter where you are right this moment, there is a fascinating subject waiting to be shot. Not many other kinds of photography can make that claim. Photographers who enjoy shooting portraits are dependent on a model to shoot. Landscape photographers exist […]

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These Traits Will Help You Succeed in Photography

These Traits Will Help You Succeed in Photography

Some people are born with a natural eye for photography. Composition, lighting and the moment all come out just perfect. Such talent lets them take beautiful photos with ease. But is that enough to succeed in this competitive market and to support a successful career? In today’s video, photographers Tony & Chelsea Northrup discuss the […]

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Choosing the Right Photography Backpack

Choosing the Right Photography Backpack

We spend a lot of time deciding on what camera body and lens to get. The same applies to the lighting equipment as well. But when it comes to camera bags, most of us really don’t put in a lot of thought. Usually we end up getting whichever is the cheapest or something that’s barely […]

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