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PHOTOGRAPHY ZOOM EFFECT: RACKING THE LENS ~ Affendy Ahmad

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Pat Haugen

A zoom effect, in photography terms, is an effect in an image that looks like the subject is moving either toward you or away from you with lines of motion. It’s also known as racking the lens. The information in this … Continue reading →

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Astrophotography: How-to guides, tips and videos on getting your best shots ~ Digital Camera

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Pat Haugen

Astrophotography might make you think of prohibitively expensive camera kit and complicated techniques, but there aren’t necessary for successful captures.  In fact, even with just a basic DSLR, a tripod and a shutter release cable, there’s a lot you can … Continue reading →

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SLC-0L-02: Shiny Object, Using an iPhone and the Sun ~ Strobist

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Pat Haugen

Whether photographing people or objects, how you approach your lighting is far more important than what camera and lighting gear you use. To illustrate, today we are going to photograph a complex, mirrored surface—an alto saxophone—using just an iPhone for … Continue reading →

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INTRODUCTION TO REFLECTIONS IN LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY: 4 EASY STEPS ~ Ron McCarty

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Pat Haugen

When photographing reflections, you’re looking to capture the reflection of specific elements or to capture the ambiance of the scene by including reflections of color. Good Ideas…

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