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Two Pro Photographers Attempt Action Shots with a Cheap Camera

Two Pro Photographers Attempt Action Shots with a Cheap Camera

Pro photographer, cheap camera. You know the drill. It’s that show where pro photographers are handed a cheap camera and set out into the wild to shoot pictures: For this episode, the DRTV team brought in two photographers, which can only mean one thing. Double the fun! Marcel Laemmerhirt is an action sports and lifestyle photographer based […]

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Tutorial: How to Remove the Staccato Effect from Timelapse Photography

Tutorial: How to Remove the Staccato Effect from Timelapse Photography

Any photographer who’s ever taken on the challenge of creating a timelapse video is all too familiar with the flickering, staggered staccato effect. Caused by shutter speeds that are too quick to properly capture the motion in between frames, the illusion of jumping or skipping can take the realism out of even the most extraordinary […]

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How to Use Gels to Manipulate Mood in Portraits

How to Use Gels to Manipulate Mood in Portraits

Photographers make their art through the contortion of light. Most will agree that a mysterious shadow or a well placed highlight not only enhances an image but can change its meaning entirely. However, many photographers remain entirely unaware of the critical role color plays into setting the scene of a photograph. A warm yellow can mimic […]

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How to Gain Your Client’s Trust as a Photographer

How to Gain Your Client’s Trust as a Photographer

There are a lot of things that make for a great photographer. Understanding composition, light, and the technique required to make a great picture are only part of the puzzle. One of the most important aspects of being a really great photographer is being able to make your clients feel comfortable in front of the […]

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How to Take Amazing Travel Photography

How to Take Amazing Travel Photography

Travel photography is a career for some. Most people, though, just want to bring back nice photos to show their friends and family. No image will replace the moment of being there; that’s why people still travel instead of browsing Google Images! Choosing a Camera Professional or amateur, the first thing you need is a […]

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How to Shoot Flash Portraits in Harsh Sunlight

How to Shoot Flash Portraits in Harsh Sunlight

For many beginners, it comes as a surprise to learn that artificial lighting can be the key to getting a perfectly exposed outdoor portrait. The following tutorial reveals exactly how different types of lights can impact the overall aesthetic of an image: The problem with using an ambient light source alone is its tendency to cast […]

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Modern Food Photography Lighting Techniques

Modern Food Photography Lighting Techniques

Modern food photography seems to have been stuck on the “one softbox motif” for quite a while now. And while shooting with a single softbox can get great results, the look is now so ubiquitous that some photographers, including Steve Hansen, believe it’s time to shake things up a bit. Hansen demonstrates how to creatively use a number […]

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10 Tips to Build Trust with Wedding Photography Clients

10 Tips to Build Trust with Wedding Photography Clients

As a wedding photographer, it’s your responsibility to make sure that your clients are comfortable and to produce amazing work. Your time together can be phenomenal if you go about it the right way and SLR Lounge has 10 helpful tips for making the experience great for both parties: 1. Make the first image a […]

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Timelapse Photo Music Project Shows A Year’s Worth of Hair Growth

Timelapse Photo Music Project Shows A Year’s Worth of Hair Growth

When UK based musical duo Colonel Dax went bald for a fundraiser campaigning for an increase in cancer research for men, women, and children, the artists quickly realized that they had stumbled onto a unique creative opportunity: In the process of penning The Changing Man, a ballad on identity, commitment, and the passing of time, the two realized that they […]

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Night Photography Tips: Infographic

Night Photography Tips: Infographic

Night photography offers photographers the chance to create mysterious, beautiful, and exciting images through the use of creative exposure. The following visual aid will give you an introduction to the basics of night photography and how to properly expose images in low light: Infographic provided courtesy of phototechniques.info. When taking photos at night it is […]

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