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Essential Tips and Techniques for Captivating Sports Photography

December 30, 2015

I was recently given the assignment to photograph a race with more than 16,000 runners and that led me to think about what a delightful challenge sports photography reall...

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Thoughts on Contrast in Art and Photography

December 23, 2015

Whether you’re a painter or a photographer, the first thing that comes to mind when you think about contrast is the difference between dark and light. In black and white...

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8 Tips for the Perfect Candid Photos

December 16, 2015

The Holidays are right around the corner, and for photographers everywhere, that means all kinds of opportunities for candid photographs. It’s not only family gatherings,...

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An Honest Look at ARAT Photography

December 09, 2015

If you’ve never heard of ARAT photography, ARAT stands for “another rock, another tree.” The acronym refers not to rocks and trees in photography, but to clichéd subjects...

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What You Can Learn from Still Life Photography

December 02, 2015

For many photographers, the idea of creating a still life image is boring. Who wants or needs yet another photo of a bowl of fruit or a vase filled with flowers? The fact...

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How to Use a Neutral Density Filter

November 25, 2015

Hinton, WV Railroad Depot As a photographer, there are all kinds of tools at your disposal, from lenses and filters to lighting equipment and more. The neutral density f...

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When Science Becomes Art: Three Historic Photographers that Show How Photography Evolved

November 18, 2015

In the beginning, photography was very scientific in nature. Photographers and scientists came together, experimenting with light and chemistry in ways never before imagi...

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7 Fall Tips for Your Next Autumn Portrait Session

November 11, 2015

As the warm days slip into cool, crisp autumn ones, you will probably find a host of clients looking for fall portraits. Seniors often get their pictures taken in the fal...

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Breaking the Rules of Photography for the Sake of Art

November 04, 2015

Every photographer’s training – whether self-taught or formally educated – starts with a lengthy set of artistic rules. We all learned that our images should be perfectly...

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How to Design a Professional Portfolio

October 28, 2015

If you're thinking about moving away from photography as a hobby and into photography as a business, one of the first steps is to design a professional portfolio. Photogr...

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