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Try Using Kodak Yellow in Landscape Photography

Try Using Kodak Yellow in Landscape Photography

In today’s photo tip, let’s talk a bit about color. Color can make or break an image, depending on how it is used. This article will discuss a color concept that is a big time compositional rule – but may be new to you… To get more engaging, better landscape photography – include people wearing […]

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How to Pose Couples for a Photoshoot

How to Pose Couples for a Photoshoot

Portrait photography is a people-persons game — but throw in a couple, and your skills may be tested! Posing pairs involves a deeper understanding of composition, mood, and human interaction — especially if the two are not professional models. Whether for a fashion shoot or romantic memento, Emily Teague has some insightful tips to share […]

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How to Create Powerful Photos Through Balance

How to Create Powerful Photos Through Balance

This article is based on concepts from The Advanced Composition Guide which is currently 78% off if you want to dig deeper for further training. In the physical world, it’s pretty easy to understand the concept of balance. In the photography world, the concept of balance is a bit more muddled. Balance within photography is […]

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Landscape Photography Compositional Tips

Landscape Photography Compositional Tips

For almost two centuries, landscapes have been arguably one of the most beloved photography subjects. From lofty mountains to quaint flower gardens, moving waves and tides to starry skies, we’ve all marveled at just such a scene… be it in person or in the form of an image! In this video tutorial, master landscape photographer […]

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Photo Backups with The PhotoStick Omni

Photo Backups with The PhotoStick Omni

For those who have struggled with backing up photos from various devices, this little item might help. It allows you to back up photos and videos from your phone, computer, and other devices. With its compact size, the Photo Stick Omni is useful for those who want to keep their important memories safe and accessible. […]

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Winter Portrait Photography Idea

Winter Portrait Photography Idea

Winters can be harsh. And for a portrait photographer, the conditions can make it even more difficult to work. It can thus be a good idea to work in the comfort of your lovely warm home. All you’ll need is a small home studio and some lights. Photographer Gavin Hoey from Adorama shows you how: […]

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A Comprehensive Introduction to Street Photography

A Comprehensive Introduction to Street Photography

Often overlooked, street photography has seen a big resurgence over the last ten years. Like many others, you may have been naturally drawn to photographing in the streets before ever hearing the term, or you might have been brought into it from seeing it on the Internet or from some of the many fascinating documentaries […]

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Maximizing Space in a Small Photography Studio

Maximizing Space in a Small Photography Studio

Do you wish you had a professional photography studio at home but don’t have enough space? Maybe the spare bedroom seems a bit small for all the equipment you’d need for a truly professional setup? Check out this video from Adorama, where professional photographer Norm Beer shows how he’s transformed his small, two-car garage into […]

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How to Take Better Photos of Christmas Lights

How to Take Better Photos of Christmas Lights

Here is an article describing how you can get better photos of Christmas lights. I’ve focused on the tree, but these concepts will work for most any lighting display. This time of year, everywhere you turn there are pretty lighting displays — ones worth capturing with our cameras. But how? While pretty, most of the Christmas lights […]

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Off Camera Flash Photography Tutorial

Off Camera Flash Photography Tutorial

One common mistake that beginners make when starting out with flash photography is that they get comfortable with using a flash mounted on the hot shoe of the camera. They’re not aware of the potential that those flashes have when used off camera. Photographer Ed Verosky explains how you can remotely trigger your flash and […]

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