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12 Jun Posted by in Photography Genres | Comments Off

Experimental Photography

Experimental Photography

There are photographers who want to capture every moment as it truly happened, and then there are those who want to add their own perspective and sense of style. If you fall into the latter group, experimental photography might be just the genre for you. Luckily, this category of photography is broad enough to have...

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07 Jun Posted by in Lighting in Photography | Comments Off

Mastering Flash Photography

Mastering Flash Photography

While using flash photography seems like a very basic skill, a variety of people from all ability levels seem to have trouble with it. Photographs seem to come out overly bright, dark and shadowy, or an unattractive blend of the two, and there is no real way to learn how to adjust flash because it...

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07 Feb Posted by in Photography Genres | Comments Off

10 Tips for Beach and Ocean Photography

10 Tips for Beach and Ocean Photography

Beaches are often some of the most beautiful places. Unfortunately, they also represent challenges for both aspiring and experienced photographers. Beaches have unique light, interesting and varied forms, and great potential as backdrops for different types of photography including portraits. Here are a few tips for beach photography that will get you started on your...

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04 Feb Posted by in Photography Genres | Comments Off

Nude Photography: The Art of the Human Body

Nude Photography: The Art of the Human Body

Throughout the century-plus time frame in which photography has been widely available to the public, nude photography has been one of the most popular and yet most misunderstood genres of the art. Contrary to the beliefs of many people unfamiliar with the form, nude photography is neither erotic nor overtly sexual in nature. Instead, this...

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03 Feb Posted by in Photography Genres | Comments Off

Capture the Fun: Photography for Birthdays and Other Festive Events

Capture the Fun: Photography for Birthdays and Other Festive Events

Photographing birthdays and other types of parties can be a lucrative addition to any photographer’s list of services. However, this type of photography is easy enough to learn that people from a variety of skill levels can learn it as well. Here are a few tips for taking pictures of birthdays and the other festive...

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02 Feb Posted by in Photography Genres | Comments Off

Capturing Urban Landscapes

Capturing Urban Landscapes

There are many tutorials and tips out there for people looking to photograph landscapes. Unfortunately, these usually refer to rural landscapes and natural land forms. However, cities have a unique energy that can create an attractive and vibrant photograph. Things are constantly changing here, even from hour to hour. There are just as many—if not...

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01 Feb Posted by in Photography Genres | Comments Off

10 Tips for Photographing Sculptures

10 Tips for Photographing Sculptures

Photographing a sculpture or statue should be easy—after all, they don’t move. However, finding the very best and most unique way to capture a sculpture can be a challenge. Here are a few tips for getting the very best pictures of the sculptures, statues, and other works of art all around you.

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31 Jan Posted by in Photography Genres | Comments Off

10 Tips for Taking Photos in the Snow

10 Tips for Taking Photos in the Snow

As cold weather begins to take over in many parts of the country, many of us are thinking about winter. There’s nothing like a long, hot summer to make ice and snow sound refreshing! If you are a photographer, amateur or pro, you are probably thinking already about how you can capture some of these...

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28 Jan Posted by in Photography Genres | Comments Off

Photographing Fire: Like a Moth to the Flame

Photographing Fire: Like a Moth to the Flame

Opportunities to photograph flames only come up occasionally, but these occasions can yield beautiful and interesting pictures if you know how to handle the situation.  Fire can portray warmth and quaint charm or danger and extreme peril—or almost any type of emotion in between. If you get certified as a professional fire photographer, you can...

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20 Oct Posted by in Photography Genres | Comments Off

A Camera Tossing Primer: 10 Easy Tips

A Camera Tossing Primer: 10 Easy Tips

You’ve invested a huge amount of money and hours of your precious time into your camera and other photo equipment. So why not… just toss it? While camera tossing is not new, it is a new fad in photography. It is a part of the field known as kinetic photography, which involves movement. Basically, the...

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