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Throw stuff at the camera for fun family photos

OK, maybe not right at the camera. And I know, I know, we shouldn’t encourage small children to throw stuff, especially at expensive cameras. But let’s explore the idea, because by using the natural environment, readily available props and gravity, you can add color and movement easily to your next

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20 summer photography ideas from AI

Summer days are upon us! While your camera may be at the ready, do you have any ideas on what to shoot? If your creative juices are running low, just relax. AI has some summer photography suggestions for you. Yes, AI can also be useful to photographers with stuff apart

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Out-of-the-box ideas for senior photos

With senior photos starting to fill out shooting calendars, how do you capture something unique for your clients? Here’s some simple ideas to add variety to their gallery . These ideas work well as ice-breakers and to help a shy teen warm up to their session with you. Take the

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Have a very macro Christmas

Have you ever grabbed your camera and macro lens at Christmas and captured the tiny, beautiful and sparkly details of your Christmas decorations? Capture the spirit of Christmas in macro — beautiful colors and details. Capture memories of each Christmas to preserve or just share. Get in close Get in

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How to Create a Photo Series: Learn How Live at ShutterFest 2018

(Editor’s note: The following article is part of a class Photofocus authors will be teaching–sponsored by Skylum, makers of Luminar–at ShutterFest April 3-4, 2018. Each day we will post helpful tips and tricks plus share some of our behind the scenes videos. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter or

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How to Get the Windswept Hair Look without a Fan

The windswept-hair look has been a favorite for many portrait photographers over the years. Using a high-power fan ensures the look; but when power is not an option on a location shoot, it’s useless. Here’re a few “no-power-needed” tips and tricks to help get the windswept hair look without a

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