One of the most useful pieces of kit that you can own is a set of Neutral Density Graduated Filters. They can rescue a landscape image which would otherwise be spoilt by washed out skies or dark foregrounds. A large percentage of landscape images will always have a contrast between these two areas and it is therefore essential to have, and to know how to use, these useful filters.
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In this tutorial you’ll see why setting your camera to the correct White Balance not only saves you a great deal of time in Photoshop, but also enhances image quality. We’ll talk about color temperatures, White Balance presets, and how they affect your photographs. Learning to read the light and set your camera accordingly is essential for all photographers, from beginners to the masters.
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Why spend $3,000 on the newest and greatest camera when you can make one at home and at the same time participate in a centuries old tradition of image making? Well, you can, and to start you should ask yourself one question. What is a camera? At the most basic level, a camera is a light-tight box with the means of transferring light in a controlled manner from the outside world to a light-sensitive medium producing an image. That sounds like a bit of a complex definition, but when you break it down, its pretty simple.
In this tutorial, you’ll learn what pinhole photography is, the history that led up to pinhole photography, differences between lens photography and pinhole photography, and you’ll be shown how to make your own pinhole camera!
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Wide-angle lenses do a number of things very well – one of them is the ability to keep near and far objects in focus, and present the landscape in a striking light. In this tutorial I will show you how get the most from your wide-angle lens for scenic nature shots.
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So there I was in my socks, standing on a milk crate with a beautiful half-naked woman lying motionless on a painter’s tarp in the middle of by bedroom floor. If someone had walked in at that moment, I would have had some serious explaining to do! I am not a serial killer, I am a professional photographer who uses the cheapest materials I can get my hands on to produce studio quality portraits. And I’m here to reveal how I get away with it.
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Working as a music photojournalist can be very rewarding and a great way to develop skills in demanding situations. This simple 15 step guide aims to give you an insight into the world or music photography, both for promo portrait shots and in a live setting.
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In this tutorial you will learn the basics of shooting professional sport images – whether at your local high school or a professional sports stadium. Sports photography can be one of the hardest forms of photography to master, but with time, patience and practice you will be creating professional looking images every time. This tutorial goes though equipment basics, composition, what to expect at the game, and post processing images.
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Have you ever wished that there was way you could capture the sense of motion in a still picture? Well, today, using just our camera and a special technique we’re going to learn just to do just that. Panning is the art of tracking a subject with your camera – blurring the background, while keeping the subject in sharp focus.
We’ll be walking you through the equipment required, how to choose a subject & location, ensure the background is appropriate, and pan smoothly!
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Photographing lightning is a lot of fun, but it can be quite challenging and even dangerous if you do not use a little forethought and planning. This tutorial will outline the necessary equipment, as well as explain the tricks and techniques that can be utilized to safely and successfully capture and post-process electrifying photographs of lightning the next time storms rumble through.
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Wedding photography can be lucrative, fun, and a great way to show off your photography skills. Although the industry is filled with professional wedding photographers, you don’t need to be a pro to document the special occasion. This tutorial offers ten important steps that help ensure you’ll end the day with a great set of photographs – whether or not you’re a professional.
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