Monthly Archives: July 2017

The Most Common Amateur Portrait Retouching Mistakes ~ Nino Batista

Here’s a 6-minute video in which photographer and retoucher Nino Batista looks at some of the most common retouching mistakes that amateur photographers tend to make. Eliminate these from your post-processing workflow to take your photos to the next level. … Continue reading

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How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse ~ Frank Espenak

Photographing an eclipse of the Sun is fun and easy. However, you will need to use a special Solar Filter to protect your eyes and your camera. Gives Instructions for Point and Shoot Cameras also…

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HOW TO FIND & PHOTOGRAPH GREAT MACRO SUBJECTS ~ Simon Takk

While most other subject – flowers, sunsets, the aurora borealis – already have thousands of great shots from pro photographers, the opportunities to take new, unique, and exciting macro shots are endless! Read…

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Ten expert tips for successful macro photography ~ Barney Britton and Thomas Shahan

Thomas’s interest in macro photography began when he started watching jumping spiders in his backyard. After studying art at the University of Oklahoma, he left for Oregon to work in the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s entomology lab. There, he worked … Continue reading

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Virtual Photo Scouting – How to Plan and Scout a Photography Trip ~ Viktor Elizarov

Don’t you hate it when, after spending hours driving and hiking to an amazing spot, you realize that you missed the sunset by 15 minutes? Or the scene of the Milkyway over an iconic mountain is ruined by a fool … Continue reading

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