Monthly Archives: October 2015

32 things photographers say… and what they really mean ~ Jeff Meyer

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Pat Haugen

Photography has a language all of its own; a rich mix of camera jargon, lens acronyms and technical buzzwords that can be an utterly baffling sea of noise to beginners. But, with the internet and all, it doesn’t take long … Continue reading →

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26 of our most popular photography cheat sheets ~ Jeff Meyer

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Pat Haugen

Many of you have browsed and shared our growing number of photography cheat sheets, and some of you have even gotten in touch to let us know how much you enjoy them. However, as items drop off the main page … Continue reading →

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6 reasons you should upgrade your lens, not your camera ~ Marcus Hawkins

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Pat Haugen

Should I upgrade my camera body or buy a better lens instead? It’s a classic question photographers ask themselves – or, more likely, post on a photography forum. In the days of film cameras, the answer was more clear-cut: choose … Continue reading →

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Introduction to the Rule of Thirds (Video Tutorial) ~ Michael Fraiman

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Pat Haugen

The rule of thirds is often spoken of as a hard-and-fast rule: frames should be divided into nine sections, three across and three down, and the most important aspects of an image must appear at the intersections of those lines. … Continue reading →

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Improve your Composition by Using Obstacles ~ Brian Matiash

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Pat Haugen

I’m sure many of you photographers reading this post can sympathize with the plight of ever-maneuvering ourselves and our cameras around so that we can omit any obstacles from our frame. Good Ideas…

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Street Photography Tips at Night ~ Jaun Reyes

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Pat Haugen

Taking pictures at night gives an image a completely different feel because it captures different stories of daily life—sometimes more dramatic than the ones captured during the day. There is also a whole new cast of characters at night that … Continue reading →

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Shadows and Highlights: The Mark of Excellence ~ Tedric Garrison

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Pat Haugen

Back in the days of black and white photography, I worked in a darkroom as a lab assistant, and sometimes students would make the mistake of asking me what I thought. If they wanted to learn this was not a … Continue reading →

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12 Ways To Never Miss A Photo Opportunity ~ Jim Goldstein

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Pat Haugen

Nothing is more frustrating than seeing a great moment to photograph, but missing the opportunity to do so. I’ve missed my fair share of great moments either due to timing or worse lack of preparedness. Either way it’s no fun … Continue reading →

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25 Spacious Images that use Simplicity Effectively ~ Darlene Hildebrandt

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Pat Haugen

One element of composition that is often overlooked is the use of negative space – basically including a whole lot of nothing in your image. Let’s look at a few images that use negative space, and simplicity, to create a … Continue reading →

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Aperture Priority vs. Shutter Priority ~ Dan Losowski

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Pat Haugen

The many modes modern cameras can shoot in can sometimes overwhelm their owner. When setting up to take a picture, many DSLR users will use either Aperture Priority or Shutter Priority. Both shooting modes are great for specific scenarios. I’m … Continue reading →

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