Monthly Archives: September 2014

Choosing a Tripod ~ Strobist

For lighting photographers, the first thing to consider about a tripod is this: a tripod is your most powerful light. That’s because time (AKA shutter speed) is what we use to bring up the exposure in a large environment, which … Continue reading

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The 50 Greatest Street Photographers Right Now ~ Cedar Pasori

Street photography is one of the most interesting yet overlooked genres in imaging. Capturing architecture, people in passing, odd details, and intriguing signage, these photographers are at the top of their game. They’re not limited by using film or digital, … Continue reading

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6 Signs That You May be a Lazy Photographer ~ John Davenport

Photographers who are consistently producing stunning photographs don’t do so because they are lucky, observant, or even more skilled than the average photographer – they do so because they are not being lazy. Are you a lazy photographer? Check Yourself … Continue reading

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How to take Great Photos at Night ~ Taylor Young

Have you ever tried to take a photo at night, outside, and it came out terribly? Perhaps you were on vacation and saw a postcard of cars whizzing by the Eiffel Tower, streams of light from the headlights in the … Continue reading

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10 Things You Need to Know About Smart Objects in Photoshop ~ Martin Perhiniak

With the recent introduction of Linked Smart Objects in Photoshop CC, Smart Objects have become much more powerful, and useful. In this tutorial, I will share with you 10 things that you should know about working with smart objects in … Continue reading

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7 Tips for Great Digital Photographs ~ Matt Smolsky

Before you can begin to share photo memories with family and friends, you need to take great digital shots that are razor-sharp and crystal-clear. After all, there’s nothing quite so frustrating as when your photos of memorable events, like a … Continue reading

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Step-by-Step Guide to Better Sunset Photography ~ Paul Summers

Having a DSLR camera to use is the ultimate thrill for a budding photographer. Taking great sunset shots should be easy with such a great tool, right? You would think so, yet I know people who have invested in decent … Continue reading

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Final Images for Landscape Photographer of the Year 2014

View the beautiful images on line. The images are displayed in a book form and well worth a look especially for ideas. View the 101 Images…

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How to Take Western-Style Panoramic Portraits With a Beauty Dish (Video Tutorial) ~ Mariza Dunham Gaspar

Although wide-angle lenses are ideal in many portrait situations, they may create undesirable distortion around edges of the frame. Why not experiment with other types of cameras and other formats, such as traditional film? Photographer Joe McNally explains how he … Continue reading

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Photographing the Elusive Spirit Bear (Video) ~ Rahjib Mukherjee

This is a story of one photographer’s passion: her life-long obsession of photographing bears and her dream to photograph the most elusive of them all, the spirit bear. This is the story of Daisy Gilardini, wildlife photographer and lifelong admirer … Continue reading

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