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Firework photography tips

Fourth of July is a day that traditionally means fireworks in the United States. While you may or may not celebrate this holiday, summer is a season filled with fireworks. Sporting events, amusement parks, and national holidays … it’s not a party until something explodes in the air. We’ve updated

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Finding your style

A guide to finding your photography style: Part one

In the vast world of photography, there are numerous genres to explore, each with its unique characteristics and appeal. Whether you’re an aspiring photographer or a seasoned professional looking to refine your style, discovering your niche within the diverse range of photography genres is an exciting journey. This article aims

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Seven ideas to get solid fireworks photos

When celebrations push exploding colored lighting into the heavens it’s time to break out a camera. Fireworks photography is a blast! Grab your tripod A sturdy tripod on a sturdy surface is important for solid fireworks images. I once set my tripod on a wooden deck with people moving a

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Happy National Camera Day

Celebrate National Camera Day with us According to the National Day Calendar, it’s a day to celebrate one of the things photographers can’t live without, our cameras. This is quoted directly from their site: Everything comes into focus on June 29 each year when we recognize National Camera Day. The

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Milky Way time-lapse photography and more

Making multiple images as you are photographing the Milky Way can give you more opportunities for creative projects. You can stack images for noise reduction. Combine photos for time-lapse. Ensure that if the skies change during the night, you already have some clean photos “in the can.’ Intervalometer Many cameras

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Daily themes to focus our work

Daily themes in photography have been a great way to bring focus to my work and that of many other photographers I know. Why participate in daily themes? Having a subject matter to already focus on can help motivate us to pick up the camera and create an image (or

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Stop comparing your photography to others

Stop comparing yourself. It’s hard not to compare our work with everyone else’s. We see it every day on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram feeds. We can’t seem to ignore it or look away. The thing is, it’s not really helping you or moving you forward. I’m not good enough

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Don’t overlook the Impact Filled Saddle Sandbag

Surely you don’t get too excited about sandbags, but every professional knows how valuable they are. I was sent a pair of Impact 15 lbs Filled Saddle Sandbag to review, and they’re about as great as sandbags can be. Saddle-style sandbags are a versatile part of any tool kit. They

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Delete and Fill Selection in Photoshop

Using Delete and Fill Selection in Photoshop

Some of the newer features in Photoshop have not perhaps been greeted with as much enthusiasm as they deserve. They are mostly overridden by the WOW of Generative Fill and Adobe Firefly. But one that really ticks a lot of boxes for me is the Delete and Fill Selection option.

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Mobile Mondays: Taking better portraits with your iPhone

Just like a DSLR or mirrorless camera, it’s important to know how to best utilize the camera you always have with you — your smartphone. When you’re taking things like portraits outdoors, there are a few techniques you can use to achieve the best photo possible. In the video above,

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PGYTECH introduces the CreateMate High-Speed Card Reader Case

PGYTECH has unveiled the CreateMate high-speed multi-card reader, an exceptional accessory crafted from premium aluminum-alloy and equipped with a ruggedized rubber case. This IP54-rated card-carrying case is designed to enhance the productivity of photographers, action camera users, drone operators, and smartphone enthusiasts. With its user-friendly design, robust security features, support

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Knolling

Welcome to the world of knolling

Welcome to the world of knolling. Now, you may be wondering what on earth it is. In a nutshell, this photography genre involves artistic arrangements in perfect order. What is knolling? Knolling photography, also better known as “flat lay” photography, is a unique style of arranging objects in a visually

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