What separates the professional photographer from the amatuer photographer is a good grasp on lighting. The divide further widens when it concerns artificial light, which is one of the most difficult to work with! Many photographers think that you can use artificial light bare, but unfortunately, that’s a very harsh light that isn’t flattering. As …
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Composition is one of the fundamental principles of photography. Without good composition, your image is no better than a spontaneous snapshot! Composition is the arrangement of elements in a shot. Arrangement refers to everything in your picture, from the mountains in the background to your subject in the forefront. Good composition compliments your image, and …
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The golden hour includes the first hour after sunrise and the last hour of light before sunset. It is named as such because the sun being parallel to the camera creates a glow of gold light that washes over the image. This is the most beloved and eye catching time of day to capture photographs, …
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We see reflections every day. From mirrors to shiny surfaces, these nifty little moments fly by like nothing. However, when you stop and really observe these reflective surfaces, you can find true beauty in them. From this observation, reflection photography is born. Reflections have captivated photographers since the creation of the art form itself. Capturing …
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Photography has a symbiotic relationship with a variety of art forms. Much like painting can go hand in hand with music, photography goes hand in hand with dance. Aerial dance is one such dance art form that is a true treat for photographers to capture! Like the name implies, aerial dance is choreography that doesn’t …
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Frozen photographs of birds in flight are some of the most iconic photography images in the history of the craft. There is something marvelous about freezing the flapping of a wing! However, from our vantage point, birds are flying against the sun- which can cause difficulty in exposing the shot. The solution revolves around specific …
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The tiny world is a fascinating world- filled with magnificent architecture, dramatic battles, and crazy social gatherings. We’re talking about ants of course! Mother nature’s little helpers, ants clean, restructure, and contribute significantly to the ecosystem. Watching these busy critters work can be fascinating, which makes them excellent photography subjects. Although very common creatures that …
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If you want to give your photos a boost unlike any other, ultraviolet photography may be the way to go! You may have heard the term ‘ultraviolet’ used in relation to the sun (as that accounts for tans and sunburns), as well as at a nightclub where UV waves cause certain colors to glow. But …
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Bonsai are beautifully kept small trees, currently decorating homes around the world. Originally hailing from Japan, bonsai make lovely photography subjects (especially to sell as prints to those that may not be able to keep a bonsai in their home). However, photographing Bonsai trees is as much an art as keeping them! Because of the …
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If you’ve read our low key photography article, then you can take a guess that High Key Photography is the exact opposite. High key photography is an image that is quite bright, light, and airy (unlike low key’s dark, dim, and moody). Contrary to popular belief, high key is not an overexposed image. A high …
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Low key photography is a term commonly heard in the studio world. Low key photography refers to images in which there are predominantly dark tones and colors. You’ve seen low key photography in images in which the background is all black and the subject is emerging from the darkness. Low key photography creates contrast through …
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Black and white photography has captivated and inspired photographers for decades. From the beautiful grayscale to the elegant forms we notice most in black and white, capturing such images are not as simple as they appear. Here is the ultimate guide to black and white photography, ranging from the history and philosophy of the art …
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Eyes are truly the windows to the soul- you can tell so much about someone by their eyes. That being said, we never really stop to look at all of the delicate details in the eye, nor the intensity of the various colors. Eye photography has become increasingly popular in recent times, especially with equipment …
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Whether you’re in a book club, a reading lover, or a fervent Instagram poster- there are many reasons to photograph books. From sharing your favorite stories to capturing a sentimental moment, book photography has charmed photographers since the beginning of the craft. However, the key is to make sure the book looks flattering and your …
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We are so easily dazzled- place a bright, vibrant color in front of us and we are amazed! Neon has been a common photography subject and photography accessory since its creation due to the properties associated with neon. From the bright glow to the beautiful ambience it creates, these beautiful characteristics can be surprisingly tricky …
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Some of the funniest photographs are of animals caught, mid moment, doing something silly! Although you can’t necessarily force your dog to do something goofy, you can encourage it with treats… one of which is to throw treats and photograph them catching it in mid air! Photographing mid-air-treat-bite shots requires a fast shutter speed, good …
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There are so many things in life that we take for granted, small details that go unnoticed. One such phenomena is rain, and the raindrops that are produced! These tiny balls of water have such a beauty, grace, and uniqueness to them that only photographs can capture. To photograph raindrops, you really need to focus …
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As much as we wish photography was point and shoot, ensuring that our subjects look their best is really the big task when becoming a photographer. As such, pointing and shooting is out the window- you now have to ensure proper lighting, accurate colors, and most importantly- great exposure. As a result, certain subjects become …
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Natural light is beautiful- it does great things for skin, really creates a great mood, and can be much more flattering than studio lighting in some regards. However, if you’ve ever tried to set up a subject against a window for that halo glow, you may have run into a big ol’ problem- your shot …
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Adders are a venomous snake that is commonly found in Europe. Adder is a word derived from an Old English term meaning serpent, and these stunning snakes are just as common as photography subjects! But capturing these snakes can be a bit more challenging than it appears. Photographing adders and other types of reptiles requires …
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Ever wonder how a photographer could have possibly gotten their model on to the space shuttle floating around Mars, or a diver surrounded by sharks? They probably used a green screen! A green screen is a technique originally developed by the film industry to allow a subject to be transported into any location imaginable (digitally, …
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