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Great photo shoot ideas, tips for taking better pictures, and how to achieve great lighting.
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Posing Groups of People for Portraits
by Sarah O'Neal (Oct 7, 2005)
A great group photograph can be captured by anyone. Professionals, amateurs, and scrapbookers can create a fabulous image by following these simple tips: |
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Tips for Telephoto Lens Photographs
by Denise Gormish (Sep 9, 2005)
Would you like to emphasize the subject of your photograph? Here’s one solution: use a telephoto lens and get a close-up view. |
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Sensational Sunset Photographs
by Gwyn Calvetti (Aug 19, 2005)
Whether you’re a night owl or an early bird, you can enjoy the move from day into night that we call sunset. Maybe you’ve been inspired to save these moments forever in pictures. Read on for some tips to try and capture as much of the moment as you can. |
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Tips for Taking Sharper Photographs
by Denise Gormish (Aug 12, 2005)
When I look at the work of my favorite photographers, I am always amazed at the vividness and sharpness of their photographs. Sharpness seems to separate a good photograph from a great photograph. Many factors influence sharp photographs. Here are some tips for getting sharp photographs:
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Horizon Lines
by Denise Gormish (Jul 22, 2005)
The placement of the horizon (the position where earth and sky meet in a photograph) can make a big difference in the focus of the photograph. Let’s take a look at the options. |
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White Balance
by Denise Gormish (Jun 30, 2005)
Frustrated with yellow- or blue-tinted photographs when they should be white? Learn how your digital camera's settings can help you choose the right white balance for your photographs. |
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Capturing the Rockets’ Red Glare
by Trish Dykes (Jun 29, 2005)
With the Fourth of July holiday coming up, you will have a great opportunity to practice some of your photography skills. Getting good fireworks photos can be fun and easy, following these simple tips. |
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Framing: A Photography Technique
by Denise Gormish (Jun 20, 2005)
One of the easiest ways to take a creative photograph is to compose your subject with a frame around it. Here are some tips for framing your subject to create an eye-catching image. |
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Sports Photography
by Denise Gormish (Jun 7, 2005)
When shooting sports activities, it can be a challenge to get just the right shot. Since the subjects do not stand still or pose for the camera, photographing sports takes special tools, techniques and creativity. Here are some suggestions for getting those great shots. |
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Rule of Thirds
by Trish Dykes (Jun 2, 2005)
Professional photographers, graphic designers, and artists of all kinds use the “Rule of Thirds” principle to compose their photographs and art pieces. Applying the rule of thirds takes some practice and forethought, but creates magnificent photographs. |
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Camera Tilt
by Trish Dykes (May 24, 2005)
Take your photography to the next step by going full tilt. Camera tilt means to change any of the horizontal or vertical lines in the frame to diagonal lines to add visual interest to the image. It's easy and makes for a fantastic photo!
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Shutter Speed
by Denise Gormish (May 2, 2005)
With a fast shutter speed, I can freeze action and with a slow shutter speed I can blur the image. Depending on the situation and the image I want to create, it’s helpful to know the basics of how adjusting the shutter speed can help improve my photos. |
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A Matter of Perspective
by Trish Dykes (Apr 11, 2005)
There are two types of perspective that pertain to photography. Improve the composition of your own photographs by being aware of how perspective plays a role in the final image. |
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Using Aperture: Creative Power with Your Camera’s F-Stop
by Gwyn Calvetti (Apr 4, 2005)
If you’ve owned an SLR (single lens reflex) camera for a while and have yet to take it off the “auto” setting, you’re missing a tool that will allow for creative shooting and control over your final image: the aperture setting, also known as f-stop. |
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Lighting Solutions
by Lindsay Teague (Feb 7, 2005)
Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could get that great “golden hour” light shining through your house at all times of the day or night? There are a few steps that you can take to make your indoor, artificial-light photos as good as they can be under the circumstances |
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Posing for Portraits
by Lindsay Teague (Jan 24, 2005)
Taking portraits can be one of the most rewarding and at the same time one of the most frustrating things you may ever encounter. Besides knowing your camera, there are a few ways to make taking a portrait easier for your subject, but most importantly, for you as well. |
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Eye-Catching Candids with your SLR Camera
by Amy Stultz (Mar 31, 2004)
With an SLR (single lens reflex) camera it is easier than you would think to take breathtaking candid photographs just by simply changing the aperture on your camera. |
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Taking Great Portrait Photos at Home
by Kelli Noto (Sep 30, 2003)
If you’re like me, you love the look of a portrait done at one of those high priced studios, but there’s one problem…THE PRICE! Here are some basic tools and tips to help you take beautiful portraits at home. |
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Tips for Outdoor Photography
by Alycia Alvarez (Aug 4, 2002)
The art of outdoor photography can be tricky at times, however, I’d like to provide you with a few suggestions to help you improve... |
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Capturing the Essence of Your Child
by Alycia Alvarez (Aug 4, 2002)
“Photography is a means of recording forever the thing one sees for a moment.” ~Alfred Sussman This quote has become one of my favorites--and rightfully so... |
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Capture Spring Photography
by Janna Wilson (Aug 4, 2002)
Spring flowers are in bloom, grass is turning green and trees start blossoming and budding in a rainbow of splendid colors. It’s also the perfect season for picture taking because... |
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