One of the most important factors in photography is its composition. How do you frame your subject or position its elements to create both a focal point and a sense of balance and harmony? One simple trick that all photographers—and even painters and other visual artists use—is The Rule of Third, also known as the …
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Photographers go through great distances to get the perfect shot—both figuratively, and literally. They will hike up a mountain for a panoramic photo, or drive to a wildlife reserve hoping to capture birds in their natural habitat. However, some of the best photo opportunities are in your own neighborhood. Learning how to spot the beauty …
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There are three pillars of photography that any serious photographer should know about and those are aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. The best way to understand ISO is to think of it as artificial lighting that your camera adds to the image you are capturing. The less light you have come from natural lighting or …
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You may have heard someone mention something about an HDR photo before, whether they are a photographer or maybe someone that just got a new phone that has these capabilities, but do we really even know what an HDR photo is? HDR stands for “high dynamic range” and is the technology that will help you …
A highly used trend in photography – even in some cinematography – bokeh effects have taken the imaging world by storm. The crystal clear focal point, surrounded by seemingly twinkling and blurred dots makes an image look ethereal. Bokeh is a Japanese term that translates to “blur”. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the official definition is, “the …
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A budding photographer, first getting their feet wet, usually foes for ease of use: in camera equipment, the methodology of taking the shot, and packaged post-processing. There is nothing wrong with this – however, as your talent evolves, more advanced techniques will allow you to flourish in your art. This evolution starts with making the …
The folks at Capture One have released the latest version – Capture One 21. Amateur and professional photographers alike have fallen in love with everything that Capture One editing software brings to the table, especially their flagship version Capture One 20. But if we are being honest, that version of this editing software was starting …
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The annual family photo shoot, an event that many family members dread while others get excited about. Many families today are moving away from the more traditional at a studio, stuffier setting. Instead, they are opting to get outside, or use their home, or other creative places to immortalize the family and implement their own …
You can’t help but take notice of all these beautiful images that surround you – so many with ethereal effects like a charming bokeh, perfectly placed lens flare, or stunning clarity in all the right places. You also can’t help but wonder how these images were created as you are all too aware that they …
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The most visually stunning of the seasons, autumn finds photographers itching to get outside and start shooting pictures to capture its beauty. Changing colors leaves upon the ground, and cooler weather to shoot in gives photographers a great opportunity to stretch their creative muscles. How to take autumn pictures does require some different techniques, settings …
