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How to Survive in the Wilderness with Only Your Camera Gear

How to Survive in the Wilderness with Only Your Camera Gear

After an argument, Chris Niccolls gets stranded in the woods. While it’s obvious from the video that Niccolls isn’t actually lost, it’s a very plausible situation. Getting lost in the wilderness is nothing to take lightly, and Niccolls shows how you can help increase your chances of surviving using only the items brought for a photo shoot: […]

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Should I Upgrade My Camera or My Lens?

Should I Upgrade My Camera or My Lens?

When it comes to upgrading camera equipment, deciding whether to splurge on a new camera or a new lens first can be a dilemma. This video tutorial elaborates on the question to help you make the wisest and most economical decision: Camera Body vs Lens The camera body controls the focusing points, the continuous shooting speed, […]

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How to do Flash Photography with a Wide Angle Lens

How to do Flash Photography with a Wide Angle Lens

A wide angle lens is an excellent choice for environmental portraiture. Its ability to capture the story behind a scene is unmatched. With a large range of vision, photographers can seize plenty of details and action happening in a specific location rather than focusing primarily on a single subject or model. However, wide angle lenses […]

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How to Make Food Photography Look Delicious with Just One Light

How to Make Food Photography Look Delicious with Just One Light

It’s no secret that food can be one of the trickiest subjects to photograph. What looks delicious on our dinner plates simply doesn’t always translate to our cameras. Often times, photographers tasked with capturing an appetizing meal spend much of their precious time finessing their food and struggling to attain the perfect lighting setup. Luckily, it’s […]

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Instant Polaroid Style Photography Ideas & Tricks

Instant Polaroid Style Photography Ideas & Tricks

Are you into instant photography? Yeah, that’s right, I’m talking about old-school Polaroids! Today, there are a bunch of modern cameras on the market for photographers who still love the instant format. And, there are tons of creative things you can do with them. In this video, Cooph teams up with photographer Lisa Kutzelnig, who uses the new […]

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How a Camera Lens Works (Video Tutorial)

How a Camera Lens Works (Video Tutorial)

When out on location or engrossed in the studio, even the most dedicated photographers rarely think about the functions of their cameras as they snap the machine’s shutter. But have you ever wondered how a camera is able to capture and record its surroundings so precisely? The diagrams and illustrations in this informational video provide […]

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Photzy Photography Guides

Photzy Photography Guides

Kent DuFault has an effective teaching method. It’s simple to follow, easy to understand and never boring. Imagine sitting down with an old friend for a fireside chat. That’s what learning from Kent is like. He began creating photographs seriously in 1974. His images have won numerous awards, they’ve been published in magazines around the world, […]

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SteeleTraining Photography Courses

SteeleTraining Photography Courses

Professional photographer Phil Steele along with his company has created many photography tutorial courses designed to help photographers excel in certain key areas. If you are looking for more help in any of these areas, now is a good time to check them out: 1. Lightroom Made Easy – at 38% off Master the Lightroom skills and […]

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Simple Secrets for Photographing Silhouettes

Simple Secrets for Photographing Silhouettes

Capturing great silhouettes isn’t particularly difficult, but if you want to get the best shots possible there are a few tips and tricks to learn. In the video below, photographer Doug McKinlay reveals a few simple secrets that can help you get a great silhouette shot just about every time: Silhouette photography is really just […]

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How to Enhance Your Photos with a Separation Light

How to Enhance Your Photos with a Separation Light

When photographing subjects against a minimalistic backdrop, the use of a separation light can make a significant difference in the overall look of an image. However, many beginners struggle to understand the purpose and proper usage of secondary lighting. This tutorial provides a basic overview of the ways in which separation lights can be helpful: […]

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