Monthly Archives: December 2015

How to Photograph the Moon as Sharply as Possible (Video Tutorial) ~ Michael Friaman

They say to always shoot for the moon—but in photography, when you fail, you don’t land amongst the stars. Your moon just looks like an overexposed lightbulb. If you want to up your moon game as a photographer, there’s no … Continue reading

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15 Photography Training Exercises Guaranteed to Improve Your Skills ~ Tom McCallum

If you want to become good at anything you need to practise. Photography is no exception. With so many skills to get to grips with, practise isn’t just a good idea – it’s a necessity. All the best photographers practise … Continue reading

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How to Take Great Photos of Your Christmas Tree: 7 Easy Tips ~ Phil Moore

It’s that time of year again. Christmas is upon us. Your tree is all decorated and presents are piled up underneath. So how do you take photos of your Christmas tree? Here are a few tips: See…

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How to Do Shaped Bokeh Photography in 5 Easy Steps ~ Swee Shiong Chong

It’s amazing what you can do with a camera. Light can be captured in different ways, and this opens up many possibilities for the keen photographer. Creating your own shaped bokeh is a fun and exciting way of shaping light … Continue reading

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HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH HOLIDAY DECORATIONS ~ Kevin O’Connor

Holiday decorations often inspire photographers to record their beauty, but many photographers are disappointed by their results. This blog post provides some tips to capture these decorations in all their glory, so that you have beautiful images, using images which … Continue reading

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Frost & Ice Photography Tips ~ John Maxymuik

In previous articles we’ve considered photography tips using water as an ideal photo subject during warm seasons when it involves waves, waterscapes, waterfalls, reflections,abstracts, spray ‘n splash, bubbles ‘n foam, puddles, condensation, hail, mist and fog to help us out … Continue reading

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18 food photography tips for the holidays ~ Photo Plus

With the holiday season upon us, many will undoubtedly be snapping images of their festive kitchen creations. If you’ve been disappointed that your images haven’t been quite as delicious as the dishes themselves, then read on for our 18 expert … Continue reading

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13 Tips for Doing Action Photography in Bad Light ~ Jim Hamel

Sometimes I feel cursed. Like any parent I want to take pictures of my kids doing their activities. However, I have a daughter who is a gymnast. For a photographer, that is a toxic combination of very fast action with … Continue reading

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The Basics of Bokeh (Video Tutorial) ~ Usnea Lebendig

The holiday season is upon us and Christmas lights are everywhere. What better time for capturing great bokeh shots? If you’ve never really paid attention to bokeh before or haven’t ever tried it, there’s honestly no better time to learn … Continue reading

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Interesting Photo of the Day: Sunset Refraction

Digitally manipulated images get a lot of heat across the internet, but does that mean they are any less artistic or awesome? In the case of the photo below, which was created with an app called PIP Camera See…

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