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UV Filter Pros and Cons for Photographers

UV Filter Pros and Cons for Photographers

The use of UV and clear filters is a hotly debated topic in photography. In the case of film photography, it’s absolutely imperative that you use a UV filter, because film is extremely sensitive to UV rays. But if you’re using a digital camera, is it so important? Phil Steele shares his insight: The question […]

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How to be Creative with a Wide Angle Lens

How to be Creative with a Wide Angle Lens

Wide angle lenses have tremendous creative potential. The way they affect perspective and line helps you make dynamic and exciting images. Yet, care is required to get the best out of them. It takes a little thought to avoid the messy compositions characteristic of photos taken with wide angle lenses by careless photographers. These tips […]

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Photographing Creative Portraits with Water in a Home Studio

Photographing Creative Portraits with Water in a Home Studio

Tired of the same ol’ same ol’ in your portraits? Try including a splash of water. It’s a lot easier than you might think and can definitely add a bit of novelty to your work. It can be a bit tricky, but with this tutorial from light-hearted photographer Gavin Hoey, you should be able to […]

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The Most Important Tip for Street Photography

The Most Important Tip for Street Photography

If you opened this article expecting a simple technical tip to improve your street photography then you’ve come to the wrong place. This is not an article about getting closer, zone focusing, hip-shooting, camera settings, or using a wide-angle prime lens. Practicing all of these things is important to be able capture what you see out there in […]

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Tips to Photograph the Moon

Tips to Photograph the Moon

Space is fantastic. And what better opportunity to practice photographing spatial bodies than with our closest neighbor: the moon. Photographer Jay P. Morgan presents his tips and tricks on how to photograph the moon: Timing In order to photograph the moon in its full glory, you might be naturally tempted to shoot during a full […]

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When to Use Lightroom Instead of Photoshop?

When to Use Lightroom Instead of Photoshop?

Photographers most often use Adobe Lightroom instead of Photoshop when their primary focus is on managing, organizing, and making global adjustments to their images. Lightroom is a powerful tool, offering an efficient workflow for handling large volumes of photos. Some common scenarios when photographers choose Lightroom over Photoshop include… Importing and organizing photos: One of […]

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Tips for Using a Telephoto Lens for Landscapes

Tips for Using a Telephoto Lens for Landscapes

In a recent video, renowned photographer Mads Peter Iversen shares his expertise on using telephoto lenses in landscape photography. With breathtaking visuals from the Faroe Islands, Mads demonstrates the power and versatility of telephoto lenses in capturing the beauty and depth of landscapes. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the main takeaways from the video, […]

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Multiple Exposure Photography Tutorial

Multiple Exposure Photography Tutorial

Have you ever considered experimenting with a new technique that could change the way you see the world through your camera lens? In a recent video, photographer Kim Grant shares her newfound love for multiple exposure photography, a creative and artistic technique that offers endless possibilities for capturing unique images: Multiple exposure photography involves layering […]

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7 Tips for Taking Care of Your Camera

7 Tips for Taking Care of Your Camera

Taking proper care of your gear ensures that you won’t break the bank too often. It also means that your system will work consistently to deliver expected results. COOPH has put together seven tips that you can follow to take good care of your camera: 1. Proper Cleaning Dust is one of the greatest enemies […]

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Vibrant Color Photography Tips

Vibrant Color Photography Tips

Taking photos in color is easy, but taking color photographs with a wow-factor requires a little thought. It is vital to be aware just how powerful color can be in an image and how you can use this to your advantage. Too many different bold colors will invariably produce a confusing and unsatisfying image. Ensure […]

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