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How to Photograph a Comet

How to Photograph a Comet

This article is based on concepts from Collier’s Guide to Night Photography. Our readers can get a discount by using the promo code picturecorrect at checkout. In July 2020, Comet NEOWISE put on a remarkable show in the night sky. This was the first comet that was bright enough to photograph with a standard lens […]

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Landscape Photography: 6 Must-Know Photo Editing Skills

Landscape Photography: 6 Must-Know Photo Editing Skills

Taking a photograph is only half a photographer’s job. After that, you have to deal with editing, which can enhance the image, give it a personal touch or even alter it entirely. Your editing skills thus need to be as good as your photography skills. For landscape photography, photo editing is even more important, as […]

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F-Stops and Shutter Speeds – Camera Lessons

F-Stops and Shutter Speeds – Camera Lessons

How is an exposure made and what does the camera do to make sure an image is recorded? There are two parts involved in exposing film or a digital sensor to light.  One is the intensity of the light and the other is the length of time the light is allowed to strike the film or […]

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How to Make a DIY Studio for Smartphone Photography

How to Make a DIY Studio for Smartphone Photography

Camera manufacturers are constantly coming up with new, ostensibly better iterations of their products. But in reality, the upgrades can be marginal. That’s because it’s not just the camera body that you should worry about—you’d be surprised how a simple lighting upgrade can drastically improve your images. In this video, photographer Pye Jirsa with AdoramaTV explains […]

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Autumn Leaves Macro Photography Tips

Autumn Leaves Macro Photography Tips

As fall kicks up, the trees have already begun shedding their leaves. The beauty of these unique leaves is how they change colors to beautiful yellow, brown and even gold. While it is usually a good idea to photograph places where trees decorated with beautiful autumn-colored leaves, another approach can be to photograph just the […]

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Creative Thinking in Photography

Creative Thinking in Photography

Photography is not just about pointing your camera to what you see in front of you and taking pictures. It is a process. And to get the best results, creative thinking plays a very important role in that process. Sadly, many photographers tend to struggle when it comes to thinking creatively. If this is applicable […]

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Smartphone Photography: 10 Tips for Good Results

Smartphone Photography: 10 Tips for Good Results

Smartphones have become an essential part of our daily lives. And with camera quality  in smartphones getting better with every iteration, most of us have very capable cameras in our pockets. While taking photos with a smartphone is a simple point-and-shoot job, a little attention to detail can help you take amazing photos. Members of […]

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10 Classic Street Photographers to Inspire You

10 Classic Street Photographers to Inspire You

In every genre of photography, there are famous photographers who have helped define the field. Maybe it’s their unique process, their way of telling stories, their compositional eye or their penchant for playing with light and shadows. Whatever it was that made them famous, photographers today would do well to seek out these greats to […]

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Photo Editing: 5 Essential Tools You Should Understand

Photo Editing: 5 Essential Tools You Should Understand

Post processing is an essential part of a photographer’s workflow. Today there are many software available that help you fine tune your images the way you envisioned them. And while such software feature a lot of options, there are a handful of tools that you must know about. Photographer Ted Forbes explains about 5 editing […]

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Vintage Theater Portrait Photography Challenge

Vintage Theater Portrait Photography Challenge

Photography challenges are quite an interesting way to keep yourself inspired. They also keep your creative juices flowing and break the monotony. In this video, photographer Gavin Hoey takes us on a secret portrait challenge. He has no idea about the model, the styling, or the location: Hoey ends up shooting at Roundhill Picture Palace […]

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