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Rule of thirds, Lake Tyrrell

Composition 101: Master the art of placement with the Rule of Thirds

The world of photography can be overwhelming, especially for beginners. With so many technical aspects and creative decisions, capturing that perfect image can feel like a daunting task. But fear not, for there are fundamental techniques that can elevate your photos and make them more visually pleasing. Enter the Rule

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DxO PhotoLab 7: Let’s explore the FX Panel

Join me as I explore The FX panel in DxO PhotoLab 7 with this cool slightly retro-looking photo of model Eden from a recent shoot, where we covered the studio walls in newspaper. I run through everything in the FX panel from adding your own personalised watermark to adding filters,

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tree silhouette at sunset photo

Stop the car! Capturing sunset silhouettes

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve chastised myself for failing to stop when a photo opportunity presents itself while driving. I’m trying to get better about that and here’s an example where I pulled over for a sunset photo… and glad I did. Driving Looking in the rear

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opportunity

Is opportunity knocking? Are you ready?

Opportunity can knock at any time. Are you prepared? Have you ever been in a room and looked around and felt like you didn’t belong? Just felt like you were a fish out of the water and your hoping no one noticed that you were drowning in the corner. That is the

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The street photography camera no one is talking about

With the Fujifilm X100VI all the rage yet out of reach lately, it’s not surprising that many street photographers resort to looking for the next best thing. There are some obvious choices for every budget. But UK-based professional photographer and videographer Tom Carlton noticed that there’s one camera that that nobody seems

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The Gambler

How I got the photo: The Gambler

I recently did a cool little photoshoot in the studio with model David Kennedy. I wanted to explore some dark and moody images with a Gambler theme. We had cards, dice, poker chips and a 20W Hobolite LED light setup on the table. Not exactly trick photography. But knowledge of

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What is focus stacking?

When you buy a fast lens with a bright aperture, like f/1.8, you go crazy making photos with a super-shallow depth of field. You photograph flowers where only one stamen is in focus, and you shoot people with super blurry backgrounds, and it’s lots of fun using the thin slice

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Julie’s top 10 photography locations around Melbourne

Melbourne is a city that bursts with photographic potential. From its iconic landmarks and bustling laneways to its sprawling gardens and hidden gems, there’s something for every photographer to capture. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, here are the top 10 photography locations around Melbourne that will

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