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Why you should be using flash outdoors: 5 Incredibly simple ways to create huge impact
Like most photographers, I’m obsessed with the light around me — be it the sun, the moon or the stars. But, I want to talk about why I’m also in love with the humble little flash in my camera bag. Off-camera flash (OCF) has become a key component of my creative process. It’s reassuring to know...- Trailblazer
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Autumn Photography: Tips for Photographing the Colors of Autumn
Autumn offers a wide range of photographic opportunities for those who love colorful but moody days. With the quickly changing scenery, colorful landscapes and shorter days, it’s not hard to understand why it’s the favorite season of so many photographers. But how do you capture the vibrancy of...- Trailblazer
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- 7 min read
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Finding Meaning in Photography
“There is nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept.” Ansel Adams Where Does Meaning in Photography Come From? These days, thanks to the power of social media, we see a large variety of often technically brilliant images of the same locations, angled from the same perspective...- Trailblazer
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WORKING WITH TILT/SHIFT LENSES
Canon TS-E 17mm 4.0L via Sigma MC-11 on Sony A7rII Tilt/Shift lenses are rather exotic, they are mostly used for architecture or table top photography, and with the wide availability of post processing (correcting converging vertical lines and focus stacking) you see them very rarely nowadays...- Trailblazer
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- 12 min read
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The HDR Mistakes That Will Make You a Better Photographer
“What on earth can I possibly learn from grungy HDR images?” I can’t read your mind but I can guess what you’re thinking! =) I’ve had my fair share of overcooked HDR images and was deep in the HDR hole for the longest time. But I managed to pull myself out eventually. When I looked at the HDR...- Trailblazer
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- 11 min read
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12 Urban Architecture Photography Tips for Better Photos
The Blue Hour If you’re looking to improve your urban architecture photography skills, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll share 12 tips to help you take better photos of cityscapes and other man-made structures. Let’s get started! What You Will Need to Shoot Urban...- Trailblazer
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How to Take Great Wildlife Photos
Taking pictures of animals in the outdoors can be an exciting way to experience nature, but it can also be challenging to get really great shots. To capture beautiful images of animals, it first helps to have an understanding of fundamental photography concepts. Once you have the fundamentals...- Trailblazer
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- 13 min read
- animal outdoors technique wildlife
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Why It’s Still Important to Shoot In Black And White
I’ve just read a comment from a photographer who said it’s time to stop shooting in black and white. He claimed we don’t see the world in black and white and it was something only done in the past due to the limitations at the time and it’s time to move on. Here’s a number of reasons why I think...- Trailblazer
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