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Long Exposure Portrait Photography

Long Exposure Portrait Photography

Portrait photography and long exposure photography are two topics that are not usually discussed together. But Tony & Chelsea Northrup present some creative long exposure portrait photography ideas that can be done easily indoors without a studio: The motive of this tutorial is to allow you to think outside the box and take some creative portraits. […]

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Smoke Photography Photoshop Tutorial

Smoke Photography Photoshop Tutorial

Although you may have learned to capture smoke photography, it often doesn’t really come to life until you make a few finishing touches in post-processing. Depending upon what type of look you are going for will determine the exact editing options you should use. While these helpful options are far from the only options available for […]

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Landscape Photographer Discusses 7 Mistakes to Fix

Landscape Photographer Discusses 7 Mistakes to Fix

Making progress in photography is not straightforward. Once you get past the initial learning phase, you will very soon realize that it gets even more challenging. Many will feel the struggle to make further progress but don’t worry, you’re not alone. Most of us go through the same phase. As photographer Adam Karnacz discusses in […]

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Considerations of Pursuing Photography Careers

Considerations of Pursuing Photography Careers

Making a career out of something that we love doing is something that all of us dream about. It wouldn’t be wrong to assume that many of us reading this are either beginners or enthusiasts in photography and would love to make a living out of it. But in reality, there are a lot of […]

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Landscape Photography: Tips to Photograph a New Location

Landscape Photography: Tips to Photograph a New Location

When visiting a new location or country, it’s important that you have a clear idea of the main places that you will be focusing on as a photographer. There’s no point in trying to photograph everything on the first attempt. It’s too much for one trip. Focusing on two, or maybe three places, depending on […]

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The Best Tricks for Taking Pictures of Your Pets

The Best Tricks for Taking Pictures of Your Pets

Having pets can be like having four-legged children. We lavish attention on them and give them treats. We also love to take their photographs and show them off in our homes or to family and friends. However, capturing great pet shots can be difficult. Pets don’t necessarily co-operate, and many factors contribute to a high […]

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10 Photography Errors That You Can Fix Today

10 Photography Errors That You Can Fix Today

Mistakes are an inevitable phase of learning. The following is a compilation of the ten most common photography mistakes and tips to help you resolve them. Correcting these mistakes will significantly enhance your photography skills. 1. Buying Lots of Photography Gear This mistake of acquiring lots of new photography gear all at once affects both […]

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How to Sell More Prints as a Photographer

How to Sell More Prints as a Photographer

Photographers would love nothing more than to see their photography prints sell. But many photographers don’t often see that happen. It’s not always about the quality of the photo, or the print or even the paper used to make the print. Sometimes, it’s all about pitching to the right audience. Photographer Evan Ranft explains this […]

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Wildlife Photography Exposure

Wildlife Photography Exposure

The exposure of a digital photograph is affected by the camera’s aperture, shutter speed, ISO setting, and of course the amount of light in the scene being photographed. An incorrect exposure will turn an otherwise well composed wildlife image into something mediocre and, at worst, completely ruin a shot. All digital cameras have an automatic […]

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Foreground Elements to Improve Your Landscape Photos

Foreground Elements to Improve Your Landscape Photos

An engaging foreground element can do so much to take your wide-angle landscape photos to the next level. This is why you will constantly come across suggestions to include an interesting foreground in your images. However, in reality, when trying out this technique, it is common for beginners to spend a big chunk of their […]

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