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5 Low-Light Photography Mistakes (and How to Correct them)

5 Low-Light Photography Mistakes (and How to Correct them)

Low light photography is a struggle for most beginners for good reason. Without sufficient light, it’s naturally difficult to make a usable exposure unless you’re capable of keeping your body entirely still for prolonged periods. Luckily, getting the hang of the process is far from impossible – you just have to know how to compensate […]

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How to Win a Photo Contest

How to Win a Photo Contest

Joining a photography contest? Good for you! Joining contests can push photographers to raise the bar when it comes to their own picture-taking skills. But we’re sure you want to do more than learn. You join contests to win! So here are a few tips on how you can improve your chances in bringing home […]

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Same Picture, Different Ways: Benjamin Mendy Photo Battle

Same Picture, Different Ways: Benjamin Mendy Photo Battle

When two photographers go about shooting the same model, who comes out on top? UK artists Victoria Haydn and Joseph Sinclair aim to find out in the following photo battle. Featuring charismatic model Benjamin Mendy of the Manchester City Football Club, these stylized portraits are being put to the test. Celebrity/fashion photographer Sinclair has an […]

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6 Tips to Keep Your DSLR Safe While Traveling

6 Tips to Keep Your DSLR Safe While Traveling

Photographers—both amateurs and professionals—have one thing in common: they would never think of leaving their photography equipment at home when they travel. Although traveling provides an awesome opportunity to capture memorable photos, few people want to cover the risk of damage to their photography equipment while on the go. So follow these tips to ensure […]

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Undoing Bad Habits to Become Better Photographers

Undoing Bad Habits to Become Better Photographers

Nobody’s perfect, and photographers are no exception. Luckily, being a good photographer isn’t about never making a mistake. Rather, it all depends on your ability to recognize where things went wrong. Here, we join photographer Nigel Danson as he approaches a seascape scene.  But it’s not so much about getting the greatest shot possible with […]

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Galapagos Wildlife Photography Walkthrough

Galapagos Wildlife Photography Walkthrough

How do you take awesome pictures of a tortoise that hardly moves? What do you need to capture small crabs in big, bold detail? Where should a person start when there’s an overload of gulls and iguanas waiting to be photographed? These may not be questions you ask yourself every day. But any wildlife photographer […]

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Smartphone Photography: 4 Tips for Better Results

Smartphone Photography: 4 Tips for Better Results

Smartphone cameras have come a very long way. These days the image quality is so great that people have totally forgotten about pocket cameras. This is all thanks to the greater investment in the camera hardware by smartphone makers, better computing power, and intelligent software features. In the hands of a skilled photographer, even a […]

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The Ups and Downs of Neon Product Photography

The Ups and Downs of Neon Product Photography

What photographer doesn’t love the twisting shapes and vibrant colors of a neon light?  An instant way of bringing a picture to life, they can add excitement to otherwise mundane shots. However, as photographer-turned-vlogger Hayden Pedersen discovers on the following shoot, getting a great neon photo sometimes takes a little bit of work… As it […]

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Why Do We Take Photos?

Why Do We Take Photos?

Why do we take photos? What is the appeal that makes photographers continue to take photos? Professionals do it to get paid. It’s how they pay the bills. It’s how they put food on the table. It’s how they take care of their families. But, they also have a love for photography. It’s that love that […]

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At Work with a Street Photographer at Sunset

At Work with a Street Photographer at Sunset

Photography surpasses all languages – whether you live in rural China or the center of Manhattan, it’s possible to recognize, appreciate, and capture the beautiful moments that pass in front of our lenses. At PictureCorrect, we spend a fair amount of time sharing technical tips and tricks to improve your photos. But sometimes, the trick […]

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