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The vital how-to's for photography enthusiasts: how to create the perfect camera setup, capture the perfect picture, edit your photos and beyond.
Tips to Improve Low-Light Photography
If there's one thing that always seems like such a shame, it's how beautiful some low-light scenes can be and how hard it can be to capture them on film. As a photographer, it almost feels criminal that so many great nighttime shots get missed simply because the lighting isn't strong enough to pick up on camera.
Riley Raul ReesePublished 6 years ago in Photography10 Lightroom Hacks Every Photographer Should Know
Adobe's Lightroom is one of the top editing softwares on the market, and with this comes responsibility, lots to learn, and plenty of opportunities. From simply keyboard shortcuts to speeding up your app's reaction time, these Lightroom hacks are sure to transform your editing skills.
Kelsey LangePublished 6 years ago in PhotographyBlack and White Photography Tips from an Amateur
From exposure settings to lighting, there's always tips that a professional photographer would give us. Most of the time, I consider myself an amateur, although my instructors and classmates (along with family members and friends) have stated that my photographs are high-quality and professional. Before we continue, let me tell you my age: I am 20 years of age, turning 21 this August of 2018. I don't consider myself a professional not because of my age, but because of my experience.
Katherin PartidaPublished 6 years ago in PhotographyWays to Shoot Photos That Are Razor Sharp
If there's one thing that photographers always know what to do, it's figuring out ways to capture action in a photo. A photo that has action is one that often has sharp details that help the viewer get a feeling that it's something happening in the moment.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 6 years ago in Photography- Top Story - March 2018
10 Tips for Taking Holiday Photos
Attempting to take holiday photos is almost impossible, only if you're trying to capture perfectly posed photos with everyone in it. It's nearly impossible to get everyone together into a couple of photos. And even when you do get everyone together, the pictures comes out blurry from the lights in the background, the point of view isn't aligned properly, and overall they're all unprofessional-looking photos.
Jennifer VioletPublished 6 years ago in Photography Common Portrait Lighting Mistakes to Avoid
Mistakes that both beginners and pros are guilty of, these are the top ten portrait lighting mistakes that you should avoid to perfect your craft. Discover what problems are affecting your work, and you'll be able to capture the ultimate shot in no time.
Leanna DavisPublished 6 years ago in PhotographyTips for Shooting Waterfall Photos
Waterfalls are beautiful, and tend to be a perfect choice for nature photographers that want to have Instagram-worthy shots. In fact, many of the best nature photographers on Instagram choose to use waterfalls in their shot because they are so majestic.
Cato ConroyPublished 6 years ago in PhotographyHow To Shoot in the Rain
Photos taken in the rain and of the rain usually come out stunning. The photo is coated in rain droplets or the rain itself and they're the most mesmerizing photos you can come across and even take. From window shots to literally being outdoors, there are so many ways to capture the rain's beauty. So many people look past the fact that these types of photos contain so much emotion as well as photography compositions. Almost similar to taking water photography, rain photography is a bit more complex.
Rachel BlanchardPublished 6 years ago in PhotographyHow To Photograph Seascapes
When done poorly, a seascape looks like a really terrible tourist photo—or just looks like some bold lines drawn on paper. When done the right way, a seascape can turn the world into a magical playground of Poseidon.
Sasha KonikovoPublished 6 years ago in PhotographyHow to Build a Travel Photography Portfolio
As an aspiring photographer, it's only natural for us to show our work. We want to show viewers how, what, and where we shoot, and our best skills in photography. From shooting portraits to products, and nature, there are so many ways to express your passion and favorite field in photography. For traveling, this goes for a more broader aspect.
Rachel BlanchardPublished 6 years ago in Photography- Top Story - February 2018
Taking Your Own Wedding Photographs
When me and my wife were planning our wedding, one thing we always tried to keep low was cost, whether it was caterers, location, officiants, or accommodation. But one thing we couldn’t find was an affordable photographer to fit within our budget and our idea of having a small elopement-style wedding. So seeing as myself and my now sister-in-law are both photographers, it was a obvious choice to do it ourselves.
Jack HenstridgePublished 6 years ago in Photography 10 Photography Tutorials Every Photographer Should Watch
When it comes to photography and trying to understand certain advice to make you a better photographer, most of us can only understand through visually learning. In fact, this is definitely a better way of acknowledging certain photography composition tips. You're getting the full lesson on how to capture certain photos and even checking out the results. Sure, reading up on photography advice can help certain people, but if you can only visually learn, you're not the only one.
C.C. CurtisPublished 6 years ago in Photography