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The top mistake landscape photogs do with wide angle lenses

Even the pros and long-time photographers can still make mistakes. This is why UK-based Nigel Danson wanted to share with his fellow landscape photographers what went down when he made the number one mistake everyone can make with wide angle lenses. In the video above, Danson used his photos to

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Should you have an online portfolio?

“Should I have an online portfolio?” I get asked this from time to time. If you are or wish to be a professional photographer then the short answer is YES. If you prefer just to be a keen enthusiast or hobbyist, then it’s a matter of choice. But where to

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You’ve got a new camera. Now what? Part two

In part one of this series, I discussed some of the core principles to key on when learning how to use your new camera. In part two, I dive into some deeper settings like focusing modes and white balance while also touching on composition. Finally, I tell you the easiest

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Shutter Notes: Hazel Meredith — Cosmos with Morning Dew

Welcome to Shutter Notes, our weekly community feature. Shutter Notes gives you the chance to get to know our community members a bit better. Each member will share a little bit about themselves and their chosen image. Hazel Meredith has been taking photos since she was young, but really began

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On Photography: Jim DiVitale, 1957-2016

On Photography: Jim DiVitale, 1957-2016

“Getting it right in the camera was critical when I was shooting 8 by 10 film. There was no retouching. Back then I didn’t take pictures, I crafted photographs. Each one was a work of art that could take a day or more to create. I kept working this way

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Would you deliver images to a client straight out of camera?

Straight out of camera images are irrelevant! There — I said it because it’s true. Who doesn’t edit their images today? There was a time when we used to judge cameras and lenses by straight out of camera images. They were considered the only true measure of a camera or lens’s image

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Keeping your hands warm with Vallerret photography gloves

Are you looking to keep your hands warm while still being able to use touchscreens? I tried a pair of Vallerret Power Stretch Pro Liner Photography Gloves to see if they were up to the task. Pros Cons Technical specifications Mild winter or early spring days Vallerret manufacturers a number

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How small can you go for a studio portrait session?

Can you do a studio shoot in a really tiny space? Not just small, but like corridor small? Once again, portrait photographer Gavin Hoey proves us that a space can be incredibly small, but with the right tools and mindset, it can surprisingly work. In the video above for Adorama,

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Photoshop magic: Making people disappear from a scene

Many times, you are photographing a scene and it’s overrun by people! If you want to show the area sans folks, what do you do? Think ahead and shoot for a Median Stack in Photoshop. How to shoot Although you can handhold to make images for this technique, locking down

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Finding inspiration to photograph in winter weather

Unless you’re lucky enough to live somewhere where the sun shines all year, you’ve probably been met with the winter photography doldrums. I live on the west coast of Canada, aka the “wet coast” to locals. Needless to say, we get a lot of rain through the winter months. As

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