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Great photo shoot ideas, tips for taking better pictures, and how to achieve great lighting.
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10 Quick Photography Tips for Amateurs
by Jeanette Giancaspro (May 6, 2013)
I'm not a professional photographer. I don't own an expensive DSLR camera. I won't be using a lot of technical jargon in this article. What I am going to do is share 10 things that you can do right now, with just about any camera that you have, to improve your picture-taking skills. |
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De-Coloring Your Photos
by Jeanette Giancaspro (Nov 8, 2010)
It’s quite easy to convert a color photo into black and white. There are several ways to accomplish this, and I’m going to show you the ones I use most often. |
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Photo Challenge: Motion
by Heidi Anne Giebel (Jun 14, 2010)
Capturing motion in our photos is easier than you think. You can find motion all around you. People, animals and objects are constantly in motion and offer a plethora of possibilities. |
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Photo Challenge: Bokeh
by Trish Dykes (Jan 11, 2010)
Bokeh has been described as blurry or out-of-focus points of light. Since the challenge here is to capture bokeh in your photographs, I will explain my understanding on how to get it. |
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Photo Challenge: Night Photography
by Trish Dykes (Mar 13, 2009)
Photographers have always been attracted to night scene images, especially firework displays or the colorful atmospheres of a small town fair. Here are some useful tips for nighttime photography: |
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Photo Challenge: Emphasis thru Framing
by Trish Dykes (Jul 15, 2008)
There are a number of different ways to add a little extra punch to your pictures. One of them is emphasis thru framing and is the topic for this month’s photo challenge. |
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Photo Challenge: Negative Space
by Jaime Warren (Jun 16, 2008)
I love to play with negative spacing (the empty space around shapes and forms) in photographs. It can create more depth and more emotion in a photo, and it can capture the moment better than centralizing the photo or using positive space. |
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Photo Challenge: Taking Photos by Candlelight
by Lisa Carroll (Feb 14, 2008)
Have you ever wanted to capture a beautiful candlelit scene, or perhaps a stunning close-up of your favorite candle? Unfortunately candles don’t put off a lot of light, which can make shooting a definite challenge. Here are a few tips to get you started: |
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Photographers Make Photos, Not Cameras
by Denise Gormish (Aug 4, 2007)
While good equipment can be helpful in certain situations, a good photographer can work with any camera. What makes a good photographer? Here are some marks of a good photographer: |
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Types of Camera Lenses
by Denise Gormish (Mar 6, 2007)
Purchasing a Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera gives the photographer the advantage of choosing among different lenses and the ability to change those lenses. Here’s a run-down of the most common lenses and some of the specialty lenses for an SLR camera.
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Action Photographs in the Snow
by Denise Gormish (Jan 26, 2007)
Although it is beautiful, snow poses many photographic challenges. Add active participants or sports to the scene and it becomes an even greater challenge. Here are some tips for photographing action in the snow: |
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Bracketing for the Optimal Photograph
by Denise Gormish (Jan 10, 2007)
Ever experience a once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity but found the proper exposure hard to determine? Maybe there’s a bright and a dark area in the photograph. This is a good time to use bracketing. |
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Photography Terms and Definitions for Traditional Photography
by Denise Gormish (Nov 20, 2006)
Every hobby has an array of technical terms. Photography is no exception. To know how to properly use your camera, understand your options and obtain fantastic photographs, it is important to know many basic photography terms. Here are some terms to get you started:
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Understanding Flash Photography
by Allyson Bright with photographs by Daniel J. Meyer (Jun 18, 2006)
The use of flash is perhaps one of the most perplexing and confusing elements of photography, especially for beginners. Without it, some photographs are nearly impossible to get right. Used incorrectly, the right photograph can become all wrong. So what's the deal? How do you know when to use it, when NOT to use it, and when you need to use an external flash? Read on. |
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Elements of a Great Photo
by Gwyn Calvetti (Apr 17, 2006)
Elements that make a photo �great� are: Composition, Lighting, and Technical Aspects. I�d like to suggest a fourth element that will take your technically good photo into that rare category called great storytelling.
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Photographing Pets
by Denise Gormish (Mar 20, 2006)
Before I had children, I had a dog. Since I loved photography, I took many photographs of my dog. Not all of the photographs were good, but through trial and error I learned a few things about photographing pets. Here are some tips for getting good photographs of your pet: |
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Snow: Photographing Winter’s Splendor
by Amy Stultz (Jan 13, 2006)
For years I was plagued by washed-out, overexposed photographs. After a little research and a lot of trial and error, I have come up with the following tips for taking perfect pictures in the snow. |
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Photo Orientation: Vertical or Horizontal
by Denise Gormish (Nov 7, 2005)
Ever feel like you have fallen into a rut with your photographs? By using both vertical and horizontal orientations, you get more choices in composition and emotion. |
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Photographing Silhouettes
by Denise Gormish (Oct 21, 2005)
One basic rule of photography is to never place your subject directly in front of the sun. However, an effective silhouette breaks that rule. With an eye for opportunity and proper technique, silhouettes can make stunning and rewarding photographs. |
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