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Vineyard Photography Tips and Techniques

Vineyard Photography Tips and Techniques

Taking great vineyard images can be challenging. Pictures can turn out blurry, have sunspots and lighting issues or just have nothing to distinguish them from a million other shots. These five tips can help correct the most common of these problems and provide you with some amazing and unique vineyard images. 1. Go Out When […]

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What is Film and How it Works

What is Film and How it Works

Film has been around for well over a century. It’s by far the most used medium in terms of the length of time it has been in use and the sheer volume of relevant and well-known images that have been shot with it. And I’m not even considering the Hollywood blockbusters. Though the modern world has […]

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Macro Insect Photography Techniques for Stunning Detail

Macro Insect Photography Techniques for Stunning Detail

Wouldn’t it be nice if your micro-hobby could turn into a macro-experience for others—and potentially the world? Commercial and sports photographer Levon Biss had just that very thing happen to him. One day he was exploring a new personal hobby of insect macrophotography, the next his work inspired the Oxford University Museum of Natural History to give […]

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Lens Filters for Landscape Photography

Lens Filters for Landscape Photography

While there are about a million and one different filter options you can use for your camera, there are plenty you simply don’t need when working in nature photography. A great example of this is the UV filter, which anymore is really only relevant if you want additional camera protection. But how do you pick […]

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3 Quick Tips for Posing Brides in Wedding Photos

3 Quick Tips for Posing Brides in Wedding Photos

Wedding photography is a dedicated focus. One that requires good personable skills and a certain finesse for working with a wide variety of people on their special day. Anger, frustration, happiness… these are just a few of the many emotions you’re bound to run into. However, the most important thing to prepare for is the […]

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Flash Photography for Headshots & Portraits

Flash Photography for Headshots & Portraits

If you’ve made the decision to start making money with your camera, you’ve probably figured out that the fastest way to do it is by offering headshots and portraits. Not just the artsy stuff. But the bread and butter work that helps pay the bills. That’s what this course is all about. We were able to […]

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How to Photograph a City From a Helicopter

How to Photograph a City From a Helicopter

Whether you’re an experienced photographer or a novice eager to try something new, these tips can help you achieve stunning aerial shots of urban landscapes. 1. Choose the Right Time of Day: Lighting is a crucial element in photography, and it’s no different when you’re shooting from a helicopter. Early morning or late afternoon, known […]

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Photographing NASA Repair Mission Preparation

Photographing NASA Repair Mission Preparation

The Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit in 1990. While still in operation today, the telescope has had to be repaired multiple times, resulting in five separate shuttle missions. The last Hubble repair mission was deemed “really a spectacular mission” by Curator of Aviation, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Eric Boehm. Leading up to […]

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Helpful Composition Tips for Travel Photographers

Helpful Composition Tips for Travel Photographers

With over 35 years of experience, world renowned travel photographer Bob Holmes has journeyed all over the world. His remarkable work has appeared in over 46 books, as well famous periodicals like Time, Life, and National Geographic. During his interview with Marc Silber, Holmes provided a few composition tips and techniques to help budding photographers capture […]

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A Creative Twist on Typical Basketball Portraits

A Creative Twist on Typical Basketball Portraits

It may come as no surprise that student athletes tend to get at least one portrait taken in their uniform. However, to add a little extra oomph and creativity to the local basketball portraits, Erik Christian provided a whole new outlook for these All-Star players. To help show how he did it, Christian created this […]

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