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Decoding Darkness: How Smartphones Capture the Night

Decoding Darkness: How Smartphones Capture the Night

In photography, capturing the perfect image often revolves around understanding and manipulating light. But when natural light is limited, especially during night or in dimly lit areas, things become challenging. Modern smartphone cameras, despite their compactness, have made significant strides in addressing this challenge. Let’s delve deeper into the technological nuances behind this. 1. Aperture […]

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Why a Standard Lens is Perfect for Street and Travel Photography

Why a Standard Lens is Perfect for Street and Travel Photography

Standard lenses (also called normal lenses) have a kind of mystique amongst photographers. Perhaps it’s because Henri Cartier-Bresson was famous for using one, maybe it has something to do with nostalgia for the times when most cameras came with a 50mm kit lens rather than the zooms that are common today. Regardless, if you are […]

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Balance and Visual Weight in Landscape Photography

Balance and Visual Weight in Landscape Photography

Final day: only hours left for the Simply Stunning Landscapes Course at $200 Off Landscape photography is all about capturing the essence of a place and evoking emotion in the viewer. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by understanding and using the principles of balance and visual weight. These concepts help […]

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The Atmospheric Recipe for Breathtaking Sunsets

The Atmospheric Recipe for Breathtaking Sunsets

Relevant reminder: only 1 day left for the Simply Stunning Landscapes Course at $200 Off Every evening, as the sun dips below the horizon, we are often treated to a display of vibrant colors splashed across the sky. These sunsets, with their varying hues and intensities, never fail to mesmerize us. But have you ever […]

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Why Aperture Priority Is the Best Mode for Wedding Photography

Why Aperture Priority Is the Best Mode for Wedding Photography

“Real pros shoot manual.” If I had a penny for every time I had heard this in a photography forum, I could have given up wedding photography years ago and bought my own island. The sad fact is that photography forums are not really a great place to learn about photography. More often than not, […]

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Using Manual Focus for Landscape Photography

Using Manual Focus for Landscape Photography

In the fast-paced digital age, where cameras are equipped with advanced autofocus systems, the ancient art of manual focus might seem obsolete. However, for some landscape photographers, this traditional technique remains not only relevant but preferred. Let’s delve into the reasons why manual focus can be a valuable tool for landscape photography. 1. Precision Control: […]

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How to Create Stunning Portraits of Your Dog

How to Create Stunning Portraits of Your Dog

Photographing your dog can be a terrific way to not only get amazing photos of a beloved family member, it’s also good practice and will sharpen your over all photography skills. Like any other portrait session, the first step is to mentally pre-visualize what you want the end result to be. Please don’t skip this […]

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How to Photograph the Northern Lights

How to Photograph the Northern Lights

Of all the phenomena you can view in the night sky, the northern lights may be the most spectacular. These lights, which are also known as the aurora borealis, are created by charged particles from the sun interacting with gaseous particles in our atmosphere. They also appear in the southern hemisphere, where they are known […]

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Location Scouting Tips for Landscape Photographers

Location Scouting Tips for Landscape Photographers

Landscape photography is an art form that captures the vast beauty of nature in all its splendor. But behind every breathtaking shot, there’s often a lot of behind-the-scenes work. One of the crucial steps in this process is location scouting. Finding the perfect spot to set up your tripod can make the difference between a […]

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Simply Stunning Landscape Photography

Simply Stunning Landscape Photography

Landscape photography can often be a pursuit of passion, filled with moments of triumph and sometimes, disappointment. There is currently a course on sale that seeks to aid photographers in their journey of capturing the essence of a landscape. The course, titled “Simply Stunning Landscapes” by Joshua Dunlop, founder of ExpertPhotography, offers a comprehensive guide […]

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