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Breaking Away From the Clichés

August 11, 2015

Estimates back in 2014 revealed that up to 880 billion photos would be taken throughout the year – and with the availability of digital cameras, those numbers are expecte...

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Why the Pros Shoot in RAW

August 04, 2015

You've heard it before: Whenever possible, always create RAW files rather than JPEGs. The reason given is that camera RAWs give you much more data to work with, which in...

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The Process of Photographing Falling Rain

July 28, 2015

Few things capture the essence of a rainy day like a photo of the falling rain. I don't mean images of water droplets or small rivulets, but rather photos that capture th...

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Foolproof Backup Options That Will Safeguard Your Images

July 21, 2015

Any photographer that has been around a while – whether a long-time hobbyist or a seasoned professional – knows just how essential backups are. The most essential part of...

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The Joy of Photographing Butterflies (The Great Spangled Fritillary)

July 20, 2015

I spotted these two beautiful Great Spangled Fritillary butterflies (Nymphalidae family) in our backyard. Throughout its wide range of flight, the Great Spangled Fritill...

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The History of Digital Photography

July 14, 2015

Digital photography as we know it has only been around for about two decades. In truth, however, its origins go much deeper than that. The 1990s saw the first commerciall...

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Miniaturizing Real Life with the Diorama Effect

July 07, 2015

The diorama effect or “diorama illusion” is an interesting way to get a new perspective on your favorite photographic subjects. This type of photography takes real-life s...

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Researching Old Photo Studios to Identify 19th Century Photographs

July 06, 2015

There are a lot of things you can use as clues in identifying old photographs. Hairstyles, clothing styles, and the type of photograph it is are just a few of them. Knowi...

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How to Take Fireworks Photos Like a Pro, Part 2

June 30, 2015

Equipment and Other Tools for Taking Fireworks Photos with Any Camera If you read the first part of this series, then you’re familiar with the settings, lenses and oth...

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How to Take Fireworks Photos Like a Pro, #1

June 23, 2015

Camera Settings and Tools For Amazing Fireworks Photos Fireworks are one of the most challenging subjects you'll ever put in front of your lens. Between the darkness,...

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