Category: Photography
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Beginning Photography Tips – Fill the Frame
In one of my college photography courses, one of the most helpful (and simple) tips I learned was from my black and white photography professor when he said,…
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Digital Photography Workflow – High Contrast Effect from Start to Finish
Your digital photography workflow is important because it’s the process that you employ to create an image. Each step in the workflow is important as it makes each…
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No Flash Photography
Often times when you are at a public event, you will hear someone announce, “no flash photography, please.” A lot of people assume that they just can’t use…
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Beginning Photography Tips – Intro to ISO
ISO, otherwise known as film speed, is the foundation of the key elements of exposure. Your ISO setting determines how fast your digital sensor reacts to the light…
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Off Camera Flash Photography Tips – Quality of Light
As we continue learning more about off-camera lighting, we need to examine the beam of light coming from the light source. How big is it? How close it…
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Photography Advice – From Beginner to Novice
Earlier this year, two separate things happened in my life that made me want to learn more about photography. First, my wife dropped the handy point and shoot…
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Off-Camera Flash Photography Tips – Where to Mount the Flash
This article is a continuation of the previously discussed how to trigger your flash article. Once you have your flash and are able to trigger it remotely, now…
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Lightroom 2 – Better External Hard Drive Support
The release of Adobe Lightroom 2 is packed with tons of useful new features and capabilities. One note-worthy addition is the extended support for external hard drives. If…
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What is Focal Length Multiplier
If you spend any time reading through photography forums or blogs, or if you actually cracked open the manual that came with your camera, you may have come…
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Capturing Catchlights in Photography
Catchlights in photography are simply the specular highlight (reflection) of the light source in the subject’s eyes. This highlight helps give life and that extra spark to a…
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