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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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How to Get Stunning Colors in Your Sunset Photography

How to Get Stunning Colors in Your Sunset Photography

Nothing makes a sky pop in a photograph the way that a sunset can. Beautiful purples and yellows in a sky are often the result of the setting sun, but in order to capture the richness of those colors in a photograph, there are a few tricks you should know about. In today’s landscape photography […]

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Sharp Photography Tips & Techniques

Sharp Photography Tips & Techniques

There are lots of ingredients that go into making a spectacular photograph, but the most important is for the picture to be in sharp focus. Even the slightest blur takes away from the picture, no matter how good the subject, lighting, and color. Photographers have somewhat varying opinions on what constitutes a tack sharp picture, […]

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5 Tips for Photographing the Northern Lights

5 Tips for Photographing the Northern Lights

There are few natural phenomena more popular than the picturesque Aurora Borealis. During recent years there’s been a huge influx in tourism to countries such as Norway and Iceland, where many hope to get a glimpse of “the lady in green.” In this article, I’ll give you five tips to locate and photograph the Northern […]

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Street Photography: Using Storytelling and Humor

Street Photography: Using Storytelling and Humor

People generally think that street photography is about capturing others’ stories, hardships and serious moments. But that is not the case at all. Street photos can be joyful, fun-filled, ironic and humourous. It’s just a matter of how you perceive the world around you. On this note, today’s video comes from photographer Sean Tucker with […]

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Challenging Skies in Landscape Photography

Challenging Skies in Landscape Photography

In landscape photography, the landscape isn’t the only element that determines the success of an image. For instance, you might be out to photograph a mountain, but how the sky appears still has a massive impact on the final look of the image. The sky works as a background for most landscape images and creates […]

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Lightning Photography: 8 Important Tips To Consider

Lightning Photography: 8 Important Tips To Consider

Lightning photography is self-explanatory: photographing lightning. Because lightning is a very unpredictable force of nature, the actual process of photographing lightning presents unique challenges to photographers. It is, however, possible to be an outstanding lightning photographer if you are equipped with the necessary skills. Below are 8 useful tips that will help you capture stunning […]

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Must-Have Photography Gear for Beginners

Must-Have Photography Gear for Beginners

If you are a beginner photographer, you may wonder which gear is right for you. Are a single camera and lens enough, or do you need something more? In absence of proper guidance, you may end up getting unnecessary equipment that adds no value and just ends up being a burden. To help with a […]

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