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How to Use the Sun as a Key Light

How to Use the Sun as a Key Light

For great lighting, you don’t have to relegate yourself to the studio. As seasoned photographer Jay P. Morgan demonstrates, it’s possible to get some really breathtaking results with direct sunlight—if you implement the right techniques: This shoot, on the Southern California shore of Bombay Beach, utilizes the blaring sun as a means of implementing a twist on […]

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Interesting Photo of the Day: View of NYC from the Edge of a Skyscraper

Interesting Photo of the Day: View of NYC from the Edge of a Skyscraper

New York City is definitely one of the most photographed cities in the world. With its impressive, iconic skyline, the city that never sleeps provides a rich canvas for many cityscape, street, and architecture photographers. In his series, “Intersection,” Brooklyn-based photographer Navid Baraty offers us a unique perspective of NYC. Here, we see the real life […]

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Essential Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts

Essential Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts

Do you find that switching from one tool or process to another in Photoshop is tedious and time consuming? Have you ever wished there was a quicker way of doing things? There is! Photographer Brian Rodgers Jr. has teamed up with Fstoppers to create this handy guide to some of the most used shortcuts in […]

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Beginner’s Guide: Real Estate Photography

Beginner’s Guide: Real Estate Photography

Photography is a useful tool for different industries. It is a powerful tool for selling just about anything, be it food, clothing, or property. Having good images is the key in commerce. This attracts potential buyers and also makes products or services appealing. In real estate, photography is just as important. With the markets starting […]

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How to Take Dreamy Portraits with Christmas Lights

How to Take Dreamy Portraits with Christmas Lights

Looking to have a little bit of fun with your camera this holiday season? As it turns out, all it takes is a spare set of string lights to really bring a photograph to life: Irene Rudnyk shows her followers just how easy it is to put together an imaginative setup from the comfort of her […]

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How to Use Local Adjustment Scrubby Sliders in Lightroom

How to Use Local Adjustment Scrubby Sliders in Lightroom

The programmers at Adobe have done an excellent job at making Lightroom accessible and easy to use. But don’t be fooled by the software’s straightforward appearance—there are a few tricks and shortcuts that most users overlook entirely. Anthony Morganti reveals a particularly useful hidden tool that is sure to impact the way Lightroom devotees go about making […]

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How to Use Your Camera’s Depth of Field Preview Button

How to Use Your Camera’s Depth of Field Preview Button

Ever wondered what that tiny, mysterious button located toward the bottom of your camera’s body is for? ZY Productions provides an answer to the age old mystery: Believe it or not, that tiny little button allows you to preview an image’s depth of field in-camera. Some users press out of curiosity and aren’t able to observe […]

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How to Maintain Privacy When Sharing Pictures of Your Children Online

How to Maintain Privacy When Sharing Pictures of Your Children Online

While a lot of people don’t mind posting photos of their kids online, photographer Marcin Lewandowski is against the idea of showing his child’s face on social media. But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t want to share photos at all. If you feel the same, you might be interested in his suggestions for other ways […]

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When to Use Graduated ND Filters

When to Use Graduated ND Filters

One of the trickiest aspects of natural light photography is balancing highlights and shadows. Waiting for the clouds to cooperate is difficult, and post-processing is a gamble, not to mention time consuming. The trick is to understand how manipulating light in-camera—particularly with filters—can make your life a whole lot easier, as this video shows:  The video focuses on […]

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11 Drone Photography Tips & Ideas

11 Drone Photography Tips & Ideas

It’s no secret that drones are all the rage among professional and amateur photographers alike. However, those who have operated an aerial camera know that capturing a stunning shot is not nearly as easy at it looks. Even after mastering basic controls, it can be a challenge for many photographers to adjust their viewpoints accordingly: […]

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