Monthly Archives: April 2014

Improve Your Backgrounds – Improve Your Photography ~ Piper Mackay

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Pat Haugen

The background in your image can quickly reveal your skill level as a photographer. Learning to see past an exotic or exciting subject, to catch the details in the background, is what will distinguish you from a beginning, hobbyist photographer … Continue reading →

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10 Cool Photography Freebies that Include e-books, Courses and Presets ~ Ritesh Saini

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Pat Haugen

A popular saying goes, ”There ain’t no such a thing as a free lunch.” Well, we took it as a sort of challenge and brought you some photography freebies that are actually, absolutely free. The freebies include some really useful photography … Continue reading →

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Framing in Photography ~ Mark Laurie

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Pat Haugen

Just to be clear, for this article we are not talking about the frame the print goes into, but “framing” your subject with something in the environment. The frame is a part of the scene, so it tells a bigger … Continue reading →

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6 Simple Ways to Extend the Dynamic Range of Your Camera ~ Jason Row

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Pat Haugen

It’s a phrase we hear over and over in photography – high dynamic range, the sensor’s dynamic range – but what exactly is dynamic range and why is it important to understand how it affects your photography? See: http://www.lightstalking.com/6-simple-ways-to-extend-the-dynamic-range-of-your-photos?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Weekly+Emails&utm_content=27-Apr-14&utm_campaign=Weekly

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Capturing Landscape Photos with Character ~ Andrew Goodall

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Pat Haugen

Landscape photography is a most rewarding pastime, but it can be far more challenging than some people imagine. It sounds so easy; visit a beautiful location, shoot a few snapshots, and come home with a work of art in your … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Hummingbird Photos

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Pat Haugen

It is worth a bit of time to view these photos even if you are not interested in wildlife. See : http://www.komar.org/faq/travel/hummingbirds/nest/

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Spot the International Space Station

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Pat Haugen

Sign up for notifications for your area at: http://spotthestation.nasa.gov/

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Free Webinar April 21 – 23 ~ Photoshop for Photographers – Beyond the Basics ~ Ben Willmore

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Pat Haugen

3 Full Days in the Classroom by Creative Live.  Are you ready to go beyond the basics and push your post-production skills to the next level? Join Photoshop expert Ben Willmore next week for a three-day introduction to the techniques … Continue reading →

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A New Photographer’s Guide to Composition ~ James Maher

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Pat Haugen

Recently I wrote a New Photographer’s Guide to Camera Settings. Once you become comfortable with your camera settings, the next step is to learn the rules of good composition and design for your photography. So here are the 10 most … Continue reading →

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4 Tips for More Interesting Travel Photos ~ Kevin Harries

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Pat Haugen

Everyone loves to take photos when they travel. It’s a way to maintain the memories, to share experiences with our friends and families, and, quite simply, a way to prove “I was there.” But let’s face it—not everyone is a … Continue reading →

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