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High Dynamic Range (HDR): A Useful Photographic Tool

High Dynamic Range (HDR): A Useful Photographic Tool

There is some controversy around using HDR. This stems from the presentation of some HDR images done badly and the somewhat difficult processing of the image for the average photographer to get the desired results. The human eye can adjust to deep shadows and overly bright light quite quickly. The perception of the total image […]

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Tips for Photographing Spirals

Tips for Photographing Spirals

This article is based on concepts from The Advanced Photography Action Cards which are currently 71% off if you want to check them out. In numerous areas of study, many theories examine why the spiral shape is so darn fascinating to us. The use of spiral shapes in architecture and art dates back almost to […]

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Interesting Photo of the Day: Milky Way Over the River

Interesting Photo of the Day: Milky Way Over the River

Sometimes, it takes more than one shot to get it right. In order to capture the Milky Way in the night sky and pair it with a clear foreground, photographers often blend more than one shot together. When done correctly, the result is a stunning image that illuminates everything beautiful about a forest at nighttime: […]

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Interesting Photo of the Day: Light Tube Portrait

Interesting Photo of the Day: Light Tube Portrait

Some great images are captured when photographers get lucky with the moment and lighting. But to make your images stand out from the rest, it’s essential that you take control of the light. This image by photographer Charles Brooks is an excellent example of how he takes control: Brooks took this photo using a Panasonic […]

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New: Night Photography Educational Assignments

New: Night Photography Educational Assignments

Have you tried these new night photography educational assignments? 45 Pages of lessons and 35 Assignments that you can use to master night photography. They are currently 84% off today if you want to check them out. Deal ending soon: Night Photography Lessons & Assignments at 84% Off Learn from the mini-lessons within each category. […]

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Light Art Performance Photography Tutorial

Light Art Performance Photography Tutorial

LAPP, or light art performance photography, is a style in which you literally paint your pictures with light. If you own a DSLR camera or even a Lomo camera, this could easily be your new favorite hobby! The crazy part is, LAPP is created with only one picture. There aren’t any Photoshop skills needed; by […]

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Trick Photography and Special Effects Tutorials

Trick Photography and Special Effects Tutorials

If you want to learn some eye-catching photography tricks this weekend you may want to take a look at this resource. The 2nd edition includes 100 additional in-depth eBook pages (300 pages total) and 9 full hours of video tutorials. Its one of the most popular training guides for photographers and we were able to […]

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How to Practice Long Exposure Photography at Home

How to Practice Long Exposure Photography at Home

Long exposure photography is quite an exciting creative technique that adds to the overall look and feel of the image. When done correctly, it also add to the mood of the image. Usually, it works great with landscapes, waterfalls, and traffic. But when you’re forced to stay indoors, how do you go about doing long […]

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5 Cyber Monday Photography Deals for Under $10

5 Cyber Monday Photography Deals for Under $10

Our friends over at Photzy, have discounted a bunch of their best-selling photography cheat sheets, case studies and creativity prompts – all of them designed to help you master a specific aspect of photography. And the best part – they’re all under $10 now for Cyber Monday! Also try coupon CM20 for an extra 20% off! […]

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Interesting Photo of the Day: Blazing Hot Car

Interesting Photo of the Day: Blazing Hot Car

When you have a creative mind like photographer Jake Ashe, you get crazy ideas for Halloween. Spooky costumes and decorations just didn’t cut it for him. Instead, he decided to go the extra mile and work some magic by creatively light painting his friend’s classic Ford Falcon. The result is absolutely stunning: The image is […]

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