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10 Popular Photography Tips Debunked

10 Popular Photography Tips Debunked

As photographers, we should definitely be grateful that we have so many resources available to learn from. There are plentiful websites and YouTube channels dedicated to helping photographers develop their photography. But you’ve probably noticed how many of those tips are redundant and cliched. Photographer Kai Wong talks about the ten most popular photography tips […]

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5 Beginner Tips to Take Better Photos

5 Beginner Tips to Take Better Photos

As a beginner photographer, you’ve probably gone through a lot of articles and videos on the web. We’ve all been there, and it can be pretty overwhelming. While there are a plethora of learning resources available, having a grasp over effective measures is important. To help you out in your photography journey, Kyle Taggart has […]

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What Really Matters in Photography?

What Really Matters in Photography?

When starting a career in photography, there are a lot of obstacles and challenges. While some may demand that you have a proper education and a degree before you start being paid well, there are others who’ll obsess about what gear you’ll be using to get the job done. But is all of this really […]

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Photography: Where to Start

Photography: Where to Start

So you have decided to have a go at photography? Good for you! Photography is a wonderful way to spend time, whether it is making money or a hobby. The problem a lot of poor souls have when they start is the bombardment of information about different cameras, memory cards, lighting equipment, the list goes on! […]

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Multiple Exposure Photography Techniques

Multiple Exposure Photography Techniques

Here’s a set of tricks you can use if you’re interested in double exposure photography. This genre that promises some really awe-inspiring images. The best thing is you don’t need any additional tools beyond what you already have. Photographer Philipp Reinhard demonstrates: Double Exposure Portrait Step one is to choose a vantage point. Step two […]

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Photoshop Tutorial to Enhance Photo Subjects

Photoshop Tutorial to Enhance Photo Subjects

The final task after you’ve downloaded and culled your images is to edit them and make them look presentable. This is where photo editing tools like Photoshop and Lightroom come onto the scene. Phlearn demonstrates how you can expertly enhance your subject in Photoshop: How you process your images depends on the area you wish […]

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Church & Cathedral Photos: Use a Slow Shutter Speed

Church & Cathedral Photos: Use a Slow Shutter Speed

Finally, the local photo club had arranged for us to take pictures inside the beautiful Our Lady of Victory Basilica. I was so excited! In my nearly 50 years, I had never once even peeked in through the doorway. Once inside, I understood why documentaries had been made about this grand church. It was so […]

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3 Reasons to Learn Film Photography First

3 Reasons to Learn Film Photography First

When starting out in any field, it’s important that you have a thorough knowledge of what you’re diving into. Photographers Jay P. Morgan and Kenneth Merrill from The Slanted Lens believe that before moving into the world of digital photography, you should get a feel for the roots of photography by learning to shoot film: […]

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How to Improve Portraits with Catchlights

How to Improve Portraits with Catchlights

Catchlights are often the key to impactful photos of people. They inject a sense of life into a portrait and immediately grab the viewer’s attention. Professional portrait photographer Miguel Quiles shares how you can create interesting catchlights to take stunning portraits: “A catchlight is a light source that causes a specular highlight in a subject’s […]

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Lightroom Masterclass Tutorial

Lightroom Masterclass Tutorial

Lightroom has been an essential part of a photographer’s workflow for a long time. If you’re just starting out with Lightroom, you may get confused or even scared of all the features that this software has to offer. If that’s the case, you’ll enjoy this Lightroom masterclass that Mango Street has put together: Getting Started […]

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