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Grab your camera — let’s get motivated

Quick … where is your camera? Let’s get ourselves motivated to get out and shoot. Easy exercise with your camera First, get your camera out. Put it somewhere that is within reach at all times (almost anyway). I keep my camera and Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 lens sitting on our coffee

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Beginner basics: What is a prime lens?

While exploring the world of photography, you will probably come across the term “prime lens.” For newbies, it might sound like technical jargon, but it’s actually a handy lens to know and have. Let’s take a look at prime lenses and explore why they are a favorite among many photographers.

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How to photograph for HDR in five simple steps

Creating HDR (high dynamic range) photography is a 2-part process: Part one takes place behind the camera — part two, behind the computer. Many tutorials focus on how to process HDR images. But in this article, I’m going to share how to photograph for HDR in five simple steps. 1.

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What is white balance in photography?

Beginner basics: What is white balance in photography?

Capturing images with accurate colors and tones is essential for creating stunning and visually appealing photographs. One crucial element that helps achieve this is white balance. In this article, we will explore the concept of white balance, its importance, and how it can elevate your photography skills. What is white

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Create sparkle using Magic Light in Luminar Neo

The Magic Light extension in Luminar Neo enhances your photos by allowing you to manipulate multiple light sources. This tool is particularly effective for artificial light sources, such as light bulbs, street lights and Christmas lights.  By using the neural network in the core of the Magic Light AI Extension,

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What is ISO in Photography

Beginner basics: What is ISO in photography?

In the world of photography, there are several technical terms that can be overwhelming for beginners. ISO is one such term that often confuses aspiring photographers. In this article, we will try to simplify the concept of ISO and explain its significance in digital photography. What is ISO? ISO stands

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Get fired up for fireworks

Fireworks come but once a year for many of us. It calls for specialized settings in order to get the most out of our 30-40 minute opportunity each year. I know I’ve always got to go back and review the previous year’s camera settings in order to improve my crop

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Creating looping wiggle in After Effects

You probably learned the Wiggle Expression early on in your After Effects career. In fact, it was the first tutorial I presented on my channel. But, there can be difficulties in making your Wiggle loop. To do that, we need to create an expression. In fact, we’re going to create

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