Thursday, February 28, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Jeff Clouet

Last chance to save $50 on Perfectly Clear Complete!

2019 WPPI live trade show interview: Aircam

Who Should You Be Selling Your Stock Photography To: Major Companies Compared

Stock photography is a great way for any photographer to earn some extra income. Whether you are an amateur or a seasoned pro, there are lots of big stock photo agencies around to sell photos online. So you won’t be short of choices. If you’ve ever wanted to know who...

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A Guide to Different Photo File Types

File types have many amateur and hobbyist photographers scratching their heads. Even professional photographers don’t know every little thing about the files they use. Jpg is the standard, but what about raw file types? Read on to learn more. Raw File Format What Is Raw? Raw image files contain minimally...

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Applying a Lightroom preset to multiple photos

What is a “normal” lens?

10 Awesome Tips for Photographing Neon Signs

Neon signs come in all colours, shapes, and sizes, which makes them the ideal subjects for eye-catching photos. But they’re at their brightest in the dark. So they come with very specific challenges. To take the best possible photos of neon signs, you need to improve your nighttime photography skills...

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Wade Brooks

Portrait Tips: Teeth whitening in Lightroom (easy does it!)

How to Organize Photos in Lightroom: Top 10 Tips

The key to an efficient workflow is implementing some strategies to make the most of Lightroom’s organisation options. Here are ten tips to show you how to organize photos in Lightroom and help you better plan your workflow in Lightroom. Choose Where You Want to Store Your Images Before you...

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How to make room in your bag for a roll of Gaff tape

10 Photoshoot Ideas That Aren’t Boring

Photography ideas and inspiration challenge many people. In this article I want to share with you 10 photoshoot ideas that are not boring. I also want to share with you some techniques which will stimulate your own creative process. Hopefully these ten ideas will get your imagination started. 10. Photograph...

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Why landscape photographers should always carry a telephoto

eGPU: Why you should or shouldn’t get one

Best 35mm Film Camera to Start Out With

If you are planning to get into the wonderful world of analog photography, you’ve come to the right place. The first thing you’ll need is a 35mm film camera. Below we have some of the best 35mm cameras you can still find today. One of these will start your journey...

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Jeffrey Bevins

How to Use the 7 Principles of Art and Design in Photography

Have you ever wondered how elements of a photograph come together to form a successful image? In this article we’ll look at how to use the 7 principles of art and design. These principles of design will help you create better more interesting images. What Are the 7 Principles of...

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Guide to Facebook Ads, part four: The Facebook Pixel

WPPI: What to know before you go

12 Amazing Photo Series Ideas to Inspire You

Photo series come in a variety of interesting styles, but why do photographers love them so much? Focusing on one theme might seem like a boring task that could only result in a creative slump. In reality, the opposite is true. If you come up with a photo series, you’ll...

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Macro photography with the Nikon VR 105mm f/2.8 and D850

25 Best Film Photographers Working Today

is far from dead. More and more photographers are using film due to the ease of scanning and sharing. This is in spite of the increasing costs of film and processing. Here, we have 25 of the best film photographers, still capturing analog images in 2019. 25. Toby Harvard | @toby.harvard...

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Monday, February 25, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Geoffrey Tibbenham

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How to Use Snapseed for Impressive Photo Editing

Snapseed is among the most extensive photo editing apps available for mobile photographers. The dozens of tools it features can seem intimidating to many people. That’s why we created this comprehensive Snapseed tutorial to help you get the most of what this app has to offer. Navigating the Main Menu...

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Photography Marketing: Being memorable is good for business

Using Photoshop to Edit Product Photography

Product photography is very important these days. Every ecommerce business relies on beautiful product photos to make sales. In this article, I’ll show you the basic steps to edit product photos. What Is Product Photography? Product photography is a genre of photography, which represents a product in advertising. The photos...

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21 Amazing Photography Hacks to Try Today

Photographic equipment can be very expensive. We’ve put together these 21 photography hacks to help keep those costs down. A little creativity will go a long way. Mixed with some materials and a little effort, you can capture amazing photography. All without breaking the bank. 21. Blank CD Case Is a Lens Rain...

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WPPI special: Save $50 on Perfectly Clear Complete

The Traveling Photographer: Photography from a moving train

Sunday, February 24, 2019

Photographer of the Week: February 18-22, 2019

Sunday Comics: With apologies to Julius Caesar

On Photography: Abelardo Morell, 1948-present

7 Coolest Tips and Tricks for Nightclub Photography

Nightclub photography is a fun and wonderful way to expand your skills. From unique attendees to explosive and exciting performers, photographing nightclub events will give you a variety of subjects and images. Here are our top tips for your next venture into the dark! 7. Grab a Camera With Low...

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Photographing in falling snow

How To Develop Black and White Film Photography at Home

If you photograph using film, you may know that you can cut out the middleman and learn how to develop film yourself. All you need are a few chemicals and some patience. In this article, we will not only tell you how to develop film but include links to all...

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Saturday, February 23, 2019

Weekly Wrap-Up: February 17-23, 2019

How to Take Pictures of Rainbows

Including rainbows in your images can add an extra level of interest. You’ll need to plan your rainbow photography meticulously, not least because rainbows are relatively rare. Read on to find out how best to photograph rainbows, and how to increase your chance of seeing them. How to Find a...

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Monetizing Personal Projects — The Musician

An Introduction to Pull and Push Film Processing

If you are a film photographer, you no doubt realize the limitations you face when using a roll of film. Once it’s loaded, you really need to finish it before you start a new one. The ISO restricts you to shooting in one lighting condition. Being able to ‘push film’...

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Friday, February 22, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Giovanni Savino Photography

The InFocus Interview Show with Rick Friedman | Photofocus Podcast February 22, 2019

How to attract and keep more clients

How To Shoot Atmospheric Night Portrait Photography

You’d think that the best time to shoot portrait photography would be during the day. Plenty of light, contrast and shadows. Right? Yes and no. As an artist, there’s no reason to limit yourself. If you focus only on daytime photography, you’ll miss out on the chance to photograph some...

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Understanding Lightroom catalogs

Time Lapse Calculator – How and Why to Use One!

For time-lapse images and videos, many photographers benefit from a time lapse calculator. This allows them not to have to do any maths in their head. To know more about what a time lapse calculator is, read our article below. What Is a Time-Lapse Calculator? When we photograph a scene with a time-lapse...

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Thursday, February 21, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Gabi Ben Avraham

Adventure photography contest from Lume Cube

Rembrandt Lighting Photography: What It Is and How to Use It

This article is about one of the most iconic lighting techniques used by portrait photographers, specifically Rembrandt lighting. Read on to find out how to use this lighting technique for amazing portraits full of moodiness and interest. What Is Rembrandt Light? Portrait photographers have a few main classic lighting setups...

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Top 20 Most Beautiful Cities in Europe to Photograph

If you’re planning a trip to Europe, you might be intimidated by the hundreds of thousands cities you could visit. As a photographer, you want to make the most of your trip both emotionally and creatively. This is why we made a list of the best and most beautiful cities in...

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What is “publication” in terms of copyright?

Understanding Exposure: The Shutter Speed Setting

Copyright for Architecture Photography

Copyright is often a big question in architecture photography. Can you photograph that building? Can you share those images? What exactly is copyright in architecture photography? This article has all the answers you might be after. Whether you’re an architecture photographer, a street photographer or just curious, this is the...

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Jim Denham

Portrait Tips: Automation is your best friend, part one

Beyond Technique Podcast with Sally Blood | Photofocus Podcast February 20, 2019

10 Smartphone Apps to Convert Photos to Black and White

If you’ve ever wanted to convert color images to black and white, this article is for you. Here are 10 black and white smartphone apps to help with that. Black and white images are powerful. They focus on texture, shape, form, and contrast in ways that color images don’t. Check...

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How to Start Your Career in Photojournalism

Photojournalism is one of the most rewarding genres of photography. It’s not easy to make a career out of it but if you really want it, it’s definitely possible. Here are some important tips on how to become a photojournalist. What Is Photojournalism First thing you need to know is...

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The 10 Different Types of Portrait Photography You Should Know

Portrait photography is devoted to capturing people and personality. But portraits often go beyond a photo of a smiling person. There are many different sub-genres or types of portrait photography. Ready to flex your creative muscle and expand the different types of portrait photography in your arsenal? Here are the...

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Why are there so many lens choices?

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Kevin Kelleher

Get Photolemur 2 for free!

How to use the whites & black sliders in Lightroom

New features, performance enhancements come to Luminar

Turning a bad pose into a great pose

10 Tips to Train Your Stock Photography Eye

Developing your stock photography eye is very much about trends and quality. Stock photography exists to serve a market. This market changes with design trends, seasons, and the economy. Stock websites demand high quality. At least the ones worth dealing with do. Lack of quality will reflect in lack of...

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Top 11 Stock Photography Trends in 2019

What are the stock photography trends for 2019? Good question. Stock photography is getting bigger and bigger every year. There is a growing community of photographer sharing their images for free. So staying up with the stock photography trends is a good way to stand out. Sites like Unsplash host...

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Guide to Facebook Ads, part three: Creating a campaign

How to Use the Orton Effect in Landscape Photography

Never heard of the Orton Effect? It’s a popular post-processing technique developed in the 80s. It’s common among many landscape photographers who use it to ‘boost’ their scenes. Let’s see what the Orton effect is and how you can start using it too. You’ll realise it’s already all over social...

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Monday, February 18, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Rafa Velazquez

Oben CTM-2500 5-Section Carbon Fiber Monopod

4 Steps to Mastering Creative Night Photography

Shooting at night for me, came about from the fact that I didn't really have too much free time in the day, so I would go out and practice my photography with some friends at night. It's a slightly harder skill to master because the shots take longer to expose, I liken it to shooting on film; you think a lot more about your settings and composition before you shoot, which helps you to hone in your skill much quicker.

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Photography Marketing: How Flickr is staging an epic come back

How To Shoot With Expired Film For Great Results

Film photography  is by no means dead, but it is on the ropes. Due to many film photographers swapping their negatives to sensors, less film is made. This, in turn, drives up prices.It also means lots of unused expired film. This sparked photographers to find creative uses for expired film. Read...

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12 Fun Tips for Shooting Birthday Party Photography

Whether you do it for clients or for family and friends, birthday party photography can be challenging! You need to move quickly, not miss any activities, and be on point with your camera settings. If you’re just getting started, this can feel very overwhelming. Let’s take a look at 12...

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Composition: The rule of thirds

Sunday, February 17, 2019

Photographer of the Week: February 11-15, 2019

Create a unique Instagram photograph showing love

Sunday Comics: Cheaper photos

On Photography: Sally Mann, 1951-present

20 Adorable Pet Photography Ideas to Inspire You

Over 140 years ago, Harry Pointer was the first photographer to capture a funny cat picture. Needless to say, pet photography has been around since the birth of the first camera. Here are 20 fun and inspirational pet photography ideas that will make you go “awww” and want to photograph...

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How to Batch Edit in Lightroom

In this article, I will show you how to batch edit in Adobe Lightroom in six different ways. When you are dealing with a big amount of images, batch editing in Lightroom can speed up your workflow. It will also help you keep a consistent look throughout your photos. 1....

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The nontechnical photographer

Saturday, February 16, 2019

Weekly Wrap-Up: February 10-16, 2019

10 Best Architecture Photography Locations in the World

There’s enough famous monuments that we can’t photograph, we put together a list of architecture photography locations you can capture. For your dose of daily inspiration. You might not even have to travel far. Our list jumps from London to Singapore, Milwaukee to Rome. You are sure to find something...

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How To Effectively Use Camera Angles and Camera Shots

Learning how to frame your camera is crucial in your success in photography. When you show your audience a different perspective, it triggers emotions that make them better connect with your work. Here are some of the most popular camera angles that will help you influence people’s feelings when they...

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Moving from Apple Photos in macOS Mojave 10.14 to Lightroom Classic CC

Friday, February 15, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Dan Luner

21 Inspirational Fine Art Photography Examples

Fine art photography is one of the most interesting areas of image capturing. A fine art image is something that art lovers are likely to hang on their wall. From photography manipulation to landscapes, portraits and just looking at a scene from a different perspective – fine art can be about...

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Composition helps tell the story, and changes the feeling within the same scene

27 Best Examples of Candid Photography to Inspire You

Here are 27 candid photography examples to give you a boost of photography inspiration. Candid photography is all about honest and spontaneous moments. Though it’s often used in street photography, it can benefit all types of photography. Whether you’re a budding portrait photographer or an advanced landscape artist, you’ll find...

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Back to nature trends

The Traveling Photographer: Choosing a trip to Antarctica, part 3

Thursday, February 14, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Mark Krajnak

Perfecting the tones in your landscapes, or step #1 in finishing landscapes

Quick Guide to Understanding the Different Parts of a Camera

Modern-day DSLRs or digital single reflex cameras are incredibly advanced with lots of features and controls that allow you to fine-tune every photo taken. But do you know what the different parts of a camera does? The sheer number of dials and settings can seem overwhelming for newbie photographers. But whilst...

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How to Start Using Photoshop Layers

Photoshop Layers is one of the most important things to learn when you start editing. It’s one of the best features of this powerful editing software. There are tons of possibilities but that means it’s not easy to learn every aspect at once. In this article, I’ll show you the...

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A Glossary of Urban Exploration Terms

A Abseiling – Controlled descent down a vertical drop Access/access details – The means by which an urbexer gains entry to a location Anorak – An urbexer with a specific obsession, for example, trains ARTS – Abandoned Rapid Transit Stations/Systems Asylum seeker – An urbexer who mainly explores asylums B Backbreaker...

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Photographing Hank Aaron’s 715 homer

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Joe

Portrait Tips: Headshot factory

How to Sharpen an Image in Photoshop

Ever had an image that didn’t look tack sharp at 100%? Don’t worry. It happens and it’s normal. Luckily, you can learn how to sharpen an image in post-processing. Sharpening an image is one of the basic things to learn when you want to start editing photos. In this article,...

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Love is in the air with Skylum’s Valentine’s Day deals!

The absolute best time to post on Facebook

360 degrees of flexibility and a new perspective: Taking photographs with a drone

What Should You Have in Your Urbex Backpack

For traveling to all kinds of abandoned areas, you’ll need to think about urban exploration gear. There are many things that will make your trip enjoyable and a little more comfortable. Some of these items are absolutely necessary. Other pieces of urban exploration gear are not obligatory but will help...

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Datacolor SpyderX Elite review and installation guide

How To Take Beautiful Abstract Photos of the Body

Artistic depictions of the body date back to the very beginnings of visual arts. Today, the fascination continues. One way we conceptualise ourselves is through abstract photography of the body. Here are 7 tips for taking beautiful abstract photography of the body. What Is Abstract Photography of the Body Abstract...

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Mark Krajnak

How to Create Magical Still Life Photos With DIY Flour Clouds

Action in still life photos is always eye-catching. Especially if you’re dealing with food! Pouring sauces, splashes of coffee and falling sprinkles make photos not only mouth-watering but much more lively and engaging. Let’s try one trick at a time and look into creative photography with beautiful clouds of flour....

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Why I’m loving Topaz Studio A.I. Clear

20 Cool Photography Business Card Ideas

Photography business cards are a link between you and your work. No matter what kind of photography you are in, you need them. There are many ways you can pass on your details. They range from very simple and elegant business cards to very expressive concept pieces. Here are 20...

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A Guide to the Different Photo File Formats

File types have many amateur and hobbyist photographers scratching their heads. Even professional photographers don’t know every little thing about the files they use. Jpg is the standard, but what about Raw file types? Cameras use and benefit from different file types than those used by editing software. Read on...

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Lightroom update highlights new Sensei-powered feature, Enhance Details

10 Best Photography Locations in Tokyo

The capital city of Japan is an incredible place to photograph. Whatever style of photography you enjoy Tokyo will have you covered. The city has the reputation of a very modern city, and it doesn’t disappoint. You’ll find neon lights throughout the city, and the world’s busiest pedestrian crossings in...

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Creating one-of-a-kind landscapes with Lume Cubes

Monday, February 11, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Steve Stanger

7 Tips on Staying Safe When Shooting Wildlife Photography

Wildlife photography is an exciting genre of photography that allows us to reconnect with nature and share its beauty. It can bring photographers face to face with some amazing creatures that many people may only ever read about. But it has risks and requires a bit of planning in order...

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Benq SW271 monitor offers perfect color and resolution

Photography Marketing: Consistency in branding

How to Take Creative Zoom Burst Photos

Want to add some excitement to your portraits or action photos? Then you should try creating zoom burst photos. It’s a simple and fun way to bring focus to your subjects in a dramatic way. Let’s see what you need to do to add this creative zoom effect to your...

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Finding my photographic voice

Get Paid to Travel – 10 Hot Tips From Paid Travel Photographers

The ultimate dream is to get paid to travel. Even if you’re not a photographer, there is something attractive about a job where you get to see the whole world. This is definitely not an easy task. Many people want the same thing and technology allows people to travel and...

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Sunday, February 10, 2019

Photographer of the Week: February 4-8, 2019

On Photography: Richard Avedon, 1923-2004

Sunday Comics: Patience with our patients…

How To Effectively Use Backlight in Photography

In this article we’ll show you how to use backlighting for flattering portraits and how to create a correct exposure with it. Backlighting in photography happens when the main light is behind your subject and facing the camera. Don’t mistake this for background lighting. That illuminates the background. Backlighting illuminates...

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16 Awesome Contemporary Street Photographers to Follow in 2019

Street photographers are some of the most prolific capturers out there. We’ve gathered 16 of the best contemporary street photographers in this amazing list. Go follow them on social media and let their work inspire you! 16. Dirty Harrrry This Dirty Harrrry (AKA Charalampos Kydonakis) has three r’s. He is a street photographer...

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How to dodge, burn and create depth in Photoshop with soft light

Saturday, February 9, 2019

Weekly Wrap-Up: February 3-9, 2019

Blurry pictures: What causes them and how to get sharp photos

The 10 Coolest Street Style Photographers to Follow in 2019

Street style photography has become a prominent genre in the past few years. Instead of shooting in studios or runways, some photographers now take to the streets and photograph fashionable people. If that sounds exciting to you, here are 10 influential street style photographers you can follow in 2019. 10....

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A quick way to render a 4k h.264 video in Davinci Resolve 15.2

What Is a Property Release Form and When Do You Need One? (+Free Template)

You may have come across all kinds of release forms throughout your photography endeavours. Today we are looking at property release forms and why they are necessary. What Is a Property Release Form? Any release form in photography is simply a written contract between the client and the photographer. The...

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Friday, February 8, 2019

Photographer of the Day: SnapWednesday

Quick Tip: Create your own Actions, Presets & Luminar Looks

Mind Your Own Business Podcast with Brent Watkins | Photofocus Podcast February 8, 2019

10 Quick tips for nature photographers

What Is Shutter Priority Mode

If you find that shooting in Manual mode is a little too advanced for you, there is always Shutter Priority mode. With this, you can set one important camera setting and the camera will do the rest. For the benefits and disadvantages of using this mode, read more below. What...

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Guide to Facebook Ads – Part two: The Ads Manager

How to Photograph a Meteor Shower

Photographing the night sky is not only about the Moon, planets, stars, deep sky objects or the Milky Way. Comets and meteors are also some inspiring objects worth photographing. This article will show you how to photograph meteor showers so you can get started with meteor photography. What Are Meteors...

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Thursday, February 7, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Andy van Dyk

Cropping tricks in Lightroom Classic

Business routines: Financials

How To Create Cool Abstract Portraits in Photoshop

Even though beautiful abstract portraits look complicated, they’re fairly easy to create. All you need are a few images and Adobe Photoshop. This Photoshop tutorial will teach you how to quickly create an eye-catching abstract portrait with the help of a few Photoshop tools. What You’ll Need for this Photoshop...

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The Traveling Photographer: Choosing a trip to Antarctica, Part 2

20 Awesome Photography Facts We Bet You Didn’t Know!

If you are looking for some interesting history about still images, look no further than our photography facts. We have 20 of them crammed into one article. We are going to look at why people didn’t smile in old photographs, and just how much photographers love capturing their cats. 20. The...

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Best Flash for Nikon DSLR Camera

A good flash opens up the opportunity to create great light, in any scene. But what’s the best flash for Nikon DSLR cameras? Nikon has several options at different price points. And there are also third-party options to consider. Here are the best flashes for Nikon DSLR cameras — and...

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Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Kurt Kramer

Copyright In Focus: How long do copyrights last?

5 tips to use NOW to reach your goals faster

How to Prepare For Your First Client Photo Shoot

The key to a successful first client photo shoot is preparation. Whether you’re shooting on location or in studio, pulling off a photo shoot involves a lot more than bringing a big camera. Here are my essential tips to help your first shoot with a client go as smoothly as...

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10 Unforgettable Valentines Day Photoshoot Ideas

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time for people to have romantic and unforgettable photoshoots. Here are 10 Valentines day photoshoot ideas that will inspire you to photograph the joys of being in a relationship. Before You Start, Make Sure You Know the Couple’s Story You don’t need to know your...

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Exposure beyond the camera manual

Best Canon Camera Options in 2019

Are you looking for the best Canon camera? There are many options, covering all kinds of features, settings, and resolutions. Read below for our list of best Canon camera options for 2019. [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these...

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Mark Meyer zur Heide

Quick Tip: Learning to fly a drone takes practice and a plan

Cecilia Humboldt 14L backpack offers stylish, customizable storage

What Is Lens Diffraction?

When landscape photographers use small apertures, they are gaining a very wide depth of field. However, there are problems that come with a smaller aperture, such as lens diffraction. This causes a photograph to lose sharpness at small apertures. So what can we do about it? Read on to find...

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Dance Photography | How To Shoot Beautiful Dance Portraits

Dance photography is a fascinating genre that can turn even the simplest movements into art. Here are 14 tips to help you easily capture the beauty of any dancing style. 14. Get to Know the Dancer(s) One of the best ways to understand someone is to talk to them about...

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Underexposure vs Overexposure: Everything You Need to Know

Exposure is one of the essential elements of photography. But many beginners have trouble with underexposure vs overexposure and what to do with these. Knowing how to obtain a correct exposure is not the only reason why you need to know the difference between overexposed photos and underexposure photos. Creative...

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Reminder: Starting today, Flickr starts removing old photos on free accounts

Making money with your work — Manchester Arms Restaurant

Call for portfolios for live Photofocus webinars

Monday, February 4, 2019

Photographer of the Day: Steve Lavelle

Would you pay 3.5 million dollars for this photo?

Photography Marketing: Beware of scams targeting photographers and models

10 Best Photography Spots in Rome

Known as the Eternal City, Italy’s Rome is one of the world’s most visited places. And with so much history found here, it’s the ideal place to take photos! This is a city where you’ll focus on traditional architecture, culture and, of course, food. So learn about Rome photography in...

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How To Sharpen Blurry Images in Lightroom – Easy Step by Step Guide

There are many reasons why you would want to sharpen blurry images. You may have just missed an opportune aperture size for the subject. Or you realised that lens diffraction was better left behind. Whatever the reason, Lightroom is a great image sharpener. Read on for an easy to follow...

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In-Depth Guide to Taking Pictures of People

Do you have no experience with portraits? Have you never photographed people before? Read on. These 12 tips will show you everything you need to know about taking pictures of people. In any setting. 1. Research and Gather Inspiration in a Mood Board Check out Pinterest and Instagram for portraits...

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Sunday, February 3, 2019

Photographer of the Week: Jan. 28-Feb. 1, 2019

All of Our eBooks are Free for One Week

Sunday Comics: Don’t poke the dragon

On Photography: Helmut Newton, 1920-2004 (NSFW)

How to find moody light in your home

8 Best Model Release Apps for Photographers

You don’t need to go through the hassle of printing your model releases and carry around paper releases for your models to sign anymore. All you need is your smartphone to get a signature. We’re here to show you eight of the best model release apps you can use today....

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What Is Equivalence in Photography?

When it comes to different-sized sensors, you have an issue known as ‘equivalence’ that needs to be taken into account. If you don’t know about different sensor sizes, then this article is for you. You will find all the information needed for when you plan to use the same lens...

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Saturday, February 2, 2019

Weekly Wrap-Up: Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2019

B&H and Sony present #BeAlpha

The Best Photography Contests to Enter in 2019

Photography contests are a great way to find out if your images are up to scratch. By taking part in these competitions, you can win big. Either cash prizes, camera equipment, or having your work exhibited. Even if you gain no financial benefit, having your images posted on the competition’s...

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An introduction to toy photography

How to Refine Edges in Photoshop

Making selections of people in Photoshop is not easy. This is where the Refine Edge tool comes in handy. There are many Photoshop tools to do the job but it gets difficult when you have to select hair or fur for example. The Refine Edge tool makes this task a...

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Friday, February 1, 2019

Photographer of the Day: David Morris

Quick Tip: Select the right prop to create a new look or mood

The InFocus Interview Show with Maria Vanelli | Photofocus Podcast February 1, 2019

How to remove background distractions

Photography 101: Fast times and slow times too — Shutter speeds

Golden Ratio vs Rule of Thirds – Which Is Better?

When it comes to compositional rules, it is very much a battle between golden ratio vs rule of thirds. Both are very handy when trying to guide how the viewer’s eyes go around an image. In this article we’ll give you all the info you need to know when to...

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LUMIX releases specs of full-frame S series cameras

How to Use a Color Checker in Photography

One of the recent additions to my photographic workflow is a color checker. This helps me figure out how to color match reality with my photographs. It takes surprisingly little effort. All thanks to a color checker, specifically the Datacolor SpyderCheckr 24. Another popular color checker is the ColorChecker Passport and...

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