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Quick Tip: How to hold a camera super steady
Vanelli
Quick tip on how to hold your camera.
Quick Tip: Keeping model releases organized
Vanelli
Create a “Model Release” subfolder in the same folder as the images the release is for. This makes it easy to find and easier to match the release to the images. Store the digital model release form in this folder. If you prefer paper release forms, scan the original and place
Quick Tip: How to Get Rid of the Black Gradient at the Bottom of My Photo
Bryan Esler
When using studio strobes or a hot shoe flash, you might come across a black gradient at the bottom of your images. This happens when you have too fast of a shutter speed, blocking part of the frame lit by your speedlight or strobe. There’s an easy way to avoid this.
Quick Tip: An A-Clamp Keeps Background Paper from Unrolling
Kevin Ames
Place an A-Clamp on one side of a roll of background paper to keep it from unwinding. A-Clamps are available at Home Depot, Lowes & hardware stores in 3 sizes: mini, 1-inch & 2-inch. The 2-inch is shown holding the roll.
Quick Tip: Cut Off Elements for Still Life Creativity
Bryan Esler
In shooting still life from above, I often decide to not show the entire subject, instead focusing on one particular element. In this photograph, there are several drinks shown, but the only one that’s shown fully. By cutting off the other drinks from the frame, you help direct the viewer into
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