Monthly Archives: February 2015

30 Alluring Images with Shallow DOF ~ Darlene Hildebrandt

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Pat Haugen

This week we’re going back to the basics and looking at some images that utilize a large aperture to create a narrow or shallow DOF (Depth of Field). Often called bokeh, large apertures can create that magical look of out … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Photography Preparation and Previsualization ~ Carlos Pereira

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Pat Haugen

The purpose of this article is to show the thinking process involved in the preparation and pre-visualization of a wildlife photo session. These notes relate to the work in the field where the photo shoot will take place. Good Pointers…

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PhotoShop Week ~ Free Classes

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Pat Haugen

One of the biggest events in photography is coming back to CreativeLive – get ready to learn from the industry’s best during Photoshop Week 2015! Register to have access…

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The Lightroom Show – Ep. 1: Our First Show! ~ KelbyOne

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Pat Haugen

More episodes at http://kelbytv.com Welcome to the first episode of The Lightroom Show – produced by KelbyOne. In this episode Scott Kelby goes over how to create Develop presets using the white balance settings of a RAW file. RC Concepcion … Continue reading →

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Stunning garden and wildlife shots from photographer of the year competition

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Pat Haugen

Check these images out for some inspiration and ideas. View…

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Shoot for the Light – Improve Your Composition ~ Etienne Bossot

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Pat Haugen

Here is one of my most valuable tips. The one I will offer to someone who comes to me, complaining that after 20 years of taking photos they can’t get out of their usual compositions, and want to get into … Continue reading →

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You Know You’re a Photographer When… ~ Cole Dunn

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Pat Haugen

Being a photographer is more than just a hobby or a career choice—it’s life. Something you feel you literally could not live without. Every instant of your waking moment, you feel the dire need to pull your camera out and … Continue reading →

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Night Time Photography Tips ~ Raymond Winters

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Pat Haugen

Many digital photography beginners I know stick rigidly to daytime shots, apprehensive about their rate of success at night. If you’ve delayed taking that next step, or find you just don’t seem to take many night time photographs, here are … Continue reading →

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Photography Tips for Shooting in Low Light ~ Roberto Blake

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Pat Haugen

Every photographer has encountered situations where there was not enough natural light, usually indoors or at night. And even experienced photographers can find low light shooting a challenge. However, there are several techniques and tools that you can use to … Continue reading →

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