As much as you’d expect photography to be a camera and a lens, photography is also full of charts and graphs! One is a histogram, a commonly overlooked feature that can prove very useful. Whether you’re a hobbyist just starting or a professional that has not taken advantage of this novelty yet – here is …
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The camera features a variety of modes that are meant to help the photo-taking process! One such is metering, which helps you achieve proper exposure. Metering modes are commonly overlooked and left on default, and as such, you may not be getting the most out of your camera! Here is our guide to metering modes. …
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With so many different lenses, which one is right for you? From standard lenses to telephoto lenses and everything in between, there is a large assortment – each has its specialty. Wide-angle lenses are among the most interesting of the variety, as these lenses do something the human eye can’t- capture an entire scene in …
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As photographers, we aim to capture eye-catching images that captivate the viewer and leave a lasting impression in their minds. One way to achieve this goal is to create images that the average person cannot- such as shallow depth of field! Shallow depths of field produce a bokeh, a photographic characteristic only proper cameras can …
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When switching your camera mode to Manual, you can control every aspect of the picture-taking process. Most only focus on the primary settings, such as shutter speed, ISO, and aperture. However, several lesser-known options are also worth tweaking! One is White Balance, which will impact how the colors in your photographs turn out. What is …
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The camera is an advanced box with many controls, buttons, and features. This can quickly become overwhelming to someone who has never seen it before! Luckily, modern-day DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras have a nifty dial at the top of the camera to remedy this. This dial switches between different camera modes to help you figure …
When listening to a photographer speak about their craft, it may sound like a foreign language to someone newly invested in the art form! Photography features a slew of terms and lingo that initially don’t make much sense. We are here to decipher these words for you with our comprehensive guide to photography terminology! These …
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To capture the images you dream of, you’ll ultimately need to grasp how to control the camera manually. This seems daunting, but it’s not too bad once you break down the three key components you need! The puzzle pieces are ISO, aperture, and… shutter speed. Shutter speed mishaps are the main reason new camera enthusiasts …
Photography is one of the most amazing art forms in the world. What could be better than immortalizing a beautiful moment? But rivaling the artfulness is its difficulty – photography can be confusing, from a slew of settings to learn to figure out which camera and lens to buy. If you’ve ever gone lens shopping, …
Photography comprises several key settings that help you create the photograph of your dreams. These main settings are aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Where the other two are a bit simpler to understand, ISO is a setting that confuses photographers worldwide. Here is a breakdown of what ISO is, why you should care about ISO, …
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People are beautiful. Every person deserves to feel gorgeous, sexy, and most importantly – confident. Boudoir photography is a fantastic way to achieve all three! It generally refers to empowering images of women in their favorite intimate garb, but it is so much more than that (and not gender-specific anymore). Boudoir is not the same …
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Discover 20 captivating DIY boudoir photography ideas to unleash your creativity and capture unique, unforgettable memories that celebrate your sensuality.
Color editing is often referred to as color grading. “Color grading is the process of improving the appearance of an image for presentation in different environments on different devices. Various attributes of an image such as contrast, color, saturation, detail, black level, and white point may be enhanced whether for motion pictures, videos, or still …
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The world of color surrounds us at all times- from the linens on our bed to the natural life outdoors. Color is one of the most prominent characteristics in our day to day lives, thanks to a series of biological adaptations in our eyes. With color being so prevalent in all that we do, we …
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Photography may not have a history as long as painting- but the art form certainly has a vibrant past. As such, there are a large variety of different types of photography throughout time, with most classic niches revolving around prints! Photography used to be a purely physical medium, versus its digital format now. One such …
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The official definition of the term heirloom is “a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations.” Where one may believe this applies to jewelry that has been passed down from generation to generation, or any other such object, photographs can also be heirlooms. Capturing these types of images constitute as heirloom …
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Do you turn on CSI, Law & Order, or such crime shows every morning and watch them well into the evening? Are you equally enthusiastic about photography and all things image-making? Then maybe a career in forensic photography is right for you! Forensic photography is one of the most important aspects of solving any case, …
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Trading card collections are prized possessions, often taking many years to accumulate. Once your collection grows to a brag-worthy size, it’s time to capture them all! Scanners have a tough time with trading cards because of how reflective they can be, as well as its clunky way of recording details. Cards tend to miss the …
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Even if you’re an expert in still life and product photography, you may still find yourself scratching your head on how to photograph transparent objects well. With their see-through qualities, no matter what you do, you’ll find trouble making the object itself stand out! Transparency causes it to blend in with its surroundings. But we …
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It’s certainly not enough to just win a trophy… you need to show off your accomplishment too! After all of the hard work it took to accomplish that big win, a good photograph can emphasize the gravity of such a feat. But photographing trophies isn’t as simple as propping the object up on a shelf …
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As artists, after creating a masterpiece, you want to be able to share it with the world! But if you’re a traditional artist who uses graphite as your medium, sharing with the world can become a bit of a problem. Sure you can scan the drawing, but scans tend to create overly crisp and textured …
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