We have another Photo Premium tutorial exclusively available to Premium members today. In this tutorial, we’ll give you look into create what is arguably the most reward thing a photographer can undertake. Learn more at the jump!
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Image Effects for Better Message Communication – Tuts+ Premium
We have another Photo Premium tutorial exclusively available to Premium members today. In this tutorial, we look at some of the styles or effects that photographers usually use on their images to give the final result a certain look and feel that better communicates the message hidden behind their shots. Learn more at the jump!
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Transitioning into Professional Photography: Part 4 – Tuts+ Premium
We have another Photo Premium tutorial exclusively available to Premium members today. In this tutorial, we’ll learn how to make the big jump from amateur to pro. Learn more at the jump!
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10 Tips for Making Natural Light Portraits
Learning to use light effectively is essential for all photographers, there is no substitute for understanding how light works and appreciating how to use it to your advantage within your work. For portraits, I always prefer to use natural light, even if I am indoors. Working with natural light isn’t all easy sailing, there are plenty of aspects that need to be understood in order to avoid making mistakes.
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A Step-By-Step Guide to Photographing the Queen
Every two weeks, we revisit some of our reader favorite posts from throughout the history of Phototuts+. This tutorial was first published in December of 2010.
This article will walk you through a ‘typical’ day in the life of a British press photographer. You’ll discover what it takes to find stories, learn what images are required for the 21st century media, understand the importance of equipment and technical knowledge, identify what pressure exists and what can go wrong when photographing Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth during a regular visit.
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10 Tips to Get Started with Still Life Photography
There aren’t many photographic practices that date back further than still life photography. When photography originated, it was necessary for exposures to be quite long, so photographing static objects was the ideal subject matter. However, as the technology developed, the fascination for capturing still life has remained and is still one of the most viable photographic professions today.
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Quick Tip: Photographing Music Events – Free Entry for Free Pictures?
Music is a fantastic thing to photograph. The crowds, the excitement and the emotion of the artists all make great subjects. What we’ll try to explain is this week’s quick tip is how, with a few simple steps, you can get into a music festival as a photographer (often for free). So the next time your favorite band comes to town, keep these ideas in mind.
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Fantastic Tips for Shooting Bravely in the Sun
Every two weeks, we revisit some of our reader favorite posts from throughout the history of Phototuts+. This tutorial was first published in January of 2010.
The first rule I ever learned about taking photos was to take them with the sun to my back so it lit the subject and didn’t cause what I came to know as ‘backlighting’. This presents a few problems – primarily that if your subject is a person, he/she will be squinting into the bright sun.
Sometimes, shooting with the sun at your back can offer a perfectly acceptable solution. I love photographing people with the sunset behind me, lighting their faces with a beautiful golden glow. So let’s get ‘stuck in’ and discuss the various issues surrounding photographing in the sun.
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Quick Tip: Shooting a Classic Creepy Halloween Photo
I was recently sent to an assignment at a local haunted house attraction called The Dent Schoolhouse for the annual Halloween issue of the newspaper I work for. I had around an hour to get at least two photographs. I packed as light and as mobile as possible: full frame camera, 50mm and 24mm lenses, a lightstand, one flash and an umbrella. I would have left the lighting gear, but haunted houses are usually a bit dark. Let’s see what I came up with!
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9 Tips for a Perfect Portrait Background
Every two weeks, we revisit some of our reader favorite posts from throughout the history of Phototuts+. This tutorial was first published in December of 2009.
Flatter your portrait subject with the perfect background, even if you don’t have professional backdrops or lighting. A little exposure and composition know-how can get you a long way toward a beautiful portrait background.
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