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Fireworks Photography Tips
Posted by Photo-John on June 29, 2011 · 0 Comment
PhotographyREVIEW.com Fireworks Photography Resources
Everyone enjoys fireworks. And for photographers, taking pictures that really capture the essence of a fireworks show makes the experience that much more rewarding. A tripod and slow shutter speeds are the trick to capturing fireworks. It’s not difficult and every photographer should try it at least once. Below, you’ll find links [...]
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7 Reasons Why You Should Use a Tripod
Posted by Peter Carey on April 14, 2010 · 0 Comment
With digital cameras offering ever faster ISO speeds, why do you still need a tripod? We bring you 7 great reasons why buying a tripod remains one of the best investments that you can make in your photography. Read the article »
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How To Control Multiple Flashes Wirelessly With A Canon 7D
by Peter Carey
Among the features listed on our recent review of the new powerhouse Canon EOS 7D is wireless flash control. Sought after by many photographers, this version 1.0 feature has some useful capabilities thanks to the addition of a popup flash to Canons X D line. Controlling flash ratios, as well as exposure, from the camera can make shoots with multiple flashes far easier. Flashes can further [...]
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Cityscape Photography – Tips and Tricks
by Kathy Wilson
The skyline of any city can be imposing to any photographer, no matter how many times he or she has captured it on film before. While you would think that shooting buildings of concrete and steel is not glamorous or interesting, cityscape photography holds exciting and adventurous possibilities.
From people to places to situations, there are many photo ops just waiting to be discovered [...]
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How to Choose and Use Lenses – Part 1
By: Mark Goldstein
What would be your dream “money no object” photographic system? Let’s just forget about the actual cameras for a bit. In an ideal world with no mortgages, tax demands or gas bills to contemplate what lenses would you have in your bag? I remember as a fledgling photographer looking at the Nikon lens brochure and drooling over the purposeful black beauties with shining, [...]
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Capturing Personality in Portraiture
by Christina N Dickson
The following guest post on capturing personality in portraiture was submitted by Christina Dickson, a portrait photographer and photography instructor from Portland, Oregon. Her work can be seen at: www.christinanicholephotography.com.
Question: What’s the difference between the generic “take your pictures in 20 minutes” portrait studio’s in every mall, and the [...]
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Amazing Landscape Photography with a Polarizer
by: Sam Zaydel
You know how we all look at photographs shot by professional photographers, and think to ourselves, wow, these are amazing skies, where in the world was this guy shooting? Or, we see a photograph of the ocean, and it is sparkling clear with sea creatures rippling through the its glass-like surface. This is no coincidence, and is what makes a professional photograph a pro! Though this [...]
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Beginner Digital Photography: Choosing your equipment
by: Peter Phun
As you are entering the world of digital photography, it is important to pause for a little consideration ahead of time make sure you can accomplish your goals. Start thinking from the point where you go out into the field; all the way to where you start printing or sharing your work.
Ask yourself these questions:
Will your present computer run Adobe’s Photoshop?
I’m going to assume [...]
Vignittes – Lighten or Darken?
by:Elizabeth Halford
When adding vignettes to your images or correcting accidental ones, you have two options: lighten or darken. Darkening the edges of your photos can add a deep, dark, vintage or even macabre quality and feel to your image and you might not even entertain the option of doing the opposite and lightening the edges.
As with any art, you must let your heart guide you, but I always find [...]
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How to Hold a Digital Camera
by:Darren Rowse
One of the common problems that many new digital (and film) photographers have is ‘camera shake’ where images seem blurry – usually because the camera was not held still enough while the shutter was depressed. This is especially common in shots taken in low light situations where the shutter is open for longer periods of time. Even the smallest movement of the camera can cause [...]
Better Sunset Photography
by: Patrick Ryall
Basked in golden light as the sun shimmers over the water; the sunset can truly be a magnificent sight. When you are traveling or even exploring your local area, try to be a little more creative with your sunset photography, too often we see the standard sunset shot with little to remind you of where it was taken.
Although it can be tempting to have a clear sunset shot, you are really [...]
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Preparing for an African Photo Safari
Posted by Guest Contributor on November 12, 2009 · 0 Comment
For many, going to Africa is a once in a lifetime occurrence—a chance to see wild animals in their natural habitat, to experience new cultures and unique environments—and your opportunity to capture it in all its grandeur—so you want to make absolutely certain that you are well prepared to make the most of it.
I recently returned from a safari to the Kruger National Park, South Africa, one of [...]
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Celebration Of High-Speed Photography
A digital camera, some fast-moving subject, and a bit of knowledge about how to take the best pictures of moving subjects will launch you on the road to some of the most interesting photographs you’ve ever taken. Although some blurring can be effective in communicating a sense of high-speed motion, some photographers want the subject to be frozen in time to get some pretty special photographic effects. [...]
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