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Steam Photography Tips in Urban Environments

Steam Photography Tips in Urban Environments

In the pantheon of street photography, steam emerging from city manholes and subway vents has always held a prominent position. The ethereal wisps billowing from the city’s underbelly impart a distinctive, often otherworldly, aesthetic. They can create an element of mystery, drama, or even romance, underlining the urban narrative in a most compelling way. So […]

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Perfect Focus in Photography: A Comprehensive Guide

Perfect Focus in Photography: A Comprehensive Guide

Photography, at its core, is an art form driven by detail and precision. One vital element that often differentiates a good photo from a great one is the focus. Achieving perfect focus can transform a snapshot into a captivating image that draws the viewer in and holds their attention. Importance of Focus in Photography Focus […]

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The Sky Replacement Debate in Photography

The Sky Replacement Debate in Photography

The digital revolution has dramatically changed the landscape of photography. From cameras that capture the minutest of details to post-processing software that allows unlimited creative possibilities, technology has expanded the boundaries of what’s possible. One such technological leap has been the advent of sky replacement techniques in photo editing software. However, this tool has sparked […]

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How to Use ISO Effectively

How to Use ISO Effectively

When starting out in photography, almost everyone tells you to shoot at the lowest ISO setting. Well, it’s not a bad idea since you do get cleaner images with a lower ISO. However, if you always try and limit yourself to using the base ISO, then you’ll be missing out on a lot of opportunities. […]

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Advanced Bokeh Tips

Advanced Bokeh Tips

Combining flash with ambient light isn’t always an easy thing to do, especially when you have to balance the exposure in a way so that you get a nice bokeh going in the picture. The flash, even when it is fired at its lowest power, can produce a blinding amount of light. Gavin Hoey shows […]

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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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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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Workflow Example in Lightroom

Workflow Example in Lightroom

The most common workflow order/steps photographers use in Adobe Lightroom can vary depending on the individual’s preferences, but here’s a general workflow that many photographers follow if it helps: Importing photos: Add photos to the Lightroom catalog by importing them from your camera or storage device. Culling and organization: Browse through your imported photos and […]

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Street Photography Ideas

Street Photography Ideas

Street photography is a fascinating genre of photography that mostly involves capturing candid moments of everyday life in public places. Street photography offers endless opportunities to document authentic human life. For those who are new to street photography, it can be difficult to know what to photograph and how to make it look like street […]

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Garden Bird Photography Tips

Garden Bird Photography Tips

The great thing about photographing garden birds is that it’s much easier than going out to a reserve or park, and therefore much simpler for beginners. When starting out with bird photography, you want to minimize expensive equipment until you know that you enjoy it and are capable enough to pursue it. Bird photography at […]

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