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Capture the Perfect Panning Shot Every Time

In this video we will show you a simple camera technique that will add incredible impact to action images. Panning is the technique of capturing moving subjects sharply while allowing the background and foreground to blur with motion. Watch the Video Video Details In this video we will show you a simple camera …

Nifty Fifty: The Benefits of a Fixed 50mm Lens

Can’t figure out why your photos are not tack sharp? Overheard people talking about prime lenses but don’t know what the big deal is all about? This article will help you learn all about prime lenses and how they compare to zoom lenses. Also, you’ll discover a few great techniques for achieving …

How, When, and Why to Use a Polarizing Filter

Polarization filters are specially adapted glass that, when turned at an angle to a light source, will reduce glare from reflected surfaces. The most popular type of polarizing filter is circular to fit easily on the end of almost any lens, containing a free spinning element for quick adjustment. In this article we’ll take …

13 Steps for Shooting the Perfect Water Droplet

Photos of water droplets aren’t hard to come by. Flickr is littered with them and although some might look impressive, they all seem to have very similar composition and formation. However, the techniques used to capture a water droplet may not be second nature to all of us and the skills …

Fantastic Tips for Shooting Bravely in the Sun

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…

How to Perfectly Capture the Rise of a Full Moon

The full moon. Steeped in legend and myth, a full, orange moon rising from the horizon has sparked the imagination of humans for millennia. For photographers, capturing a full moon rise can present some challenges and opportunities. Specifically, the moon is relatively bright compared to the darkening scene through which it is rising. In this article I’…

Achieve Beautiful Landscape Photos with a Neutral Density Filter

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…

How to Get White Balance Correct In-Camera – Every Time!

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 …

Shooting & Editing a High Speed Fruity Water Splash

This tutorial will make for a fun weekend project that has the potential to spark your imagination, teach you some interesting lighting techniques and even give you some great shots for your portfolio. It’s a great way to spend a few hours, experimenting and honing your photography skills. Final Image Preview Step 1 – Get Equipped Digital camera with…

Piece of Cake: Best Practices for Photographing Your Children

Kids are absolutely the funniest little creatures on the planet. One minute, they’re laughing, the next minute…well…total meltdown. And when you are a momarazza like myself, camera in hand, you will never miss an opportunity to capture your children in action. As simple as it may seem (or perhaps you don’t think it sounds simple at…

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