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The vital how-to's for photography enthusiasts: how to create the perfect camera setup, capture the perfect picture, edit your photos and beyond.
10 Amateur Photography Mistakes Everyone Makes
What makes a photograph look professional? Is it using one of the best DSLR cameras? Is it using the best 20mm film? Of course not! You can take amazing photos with an iPhone that would be worthy of sharing on Instagram.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Photography
My Top 5 Tips for Amateur Photographers . Top Story - September 2018.
Even though I have been doing photography for about seven years I still consider myself an amateur because there’s just so much I don’t know yet. Since there is such a vast amount of people who consider themselves to be amateurs I whipped up a list of my top five tips for amateur photographers. This list can also be for people who want to start getting into photography but only have an iPhone (like me) or can’t afford the expensive equipment, software, or classes (also like me).
By Desti Diaries8 years ago in Photography
How To Become a Famous Photographer
Helmut Newton. Steve McCurry. Annie Leibovitz. These are names that anyone who is a photography student will recognize as one of the greats. Being a famous photographer is just about as glamorous as it gets. You get to hang out with models, actors, politicians, and every other mover and shaker out there. You have people admire your artwork. And, you get paid—a lot!
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Photography
5 Tips to Taking Better Photos
I love photography. LOVE it! Few things make me happier than grabbing my Canon 80D and hitting the streets in search of the perfect pic to capture or playing around with Photoshop and Lightroom to really capture the emotion or idea that I wish to convey.
By HeyItsPhephen8 years ago in Photography
10 Ways to Become More Photogenic
Back when I was in my 20s, I made a living as as model. I was thinner back then, but realistically, I wasn't the best-looking person around. Rather, I knew something that many people are only beginning to realize thanks to the photography on Instagram.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Photography
10 Ways to Become a Better Photographer. Top Story - August 2018.
If you want to become a better photographer and create great photos, you’ll need to take the time every day to practice with your camera, study your subject matter, and shoot film that is inspiring to you. Work with the natural light around you, read your camera manual closely, and remember that every shot counts. There are many important tips to keep in mind when you are starting out with photography and wanting to get better. Here are some of the best rules to follow to become a better photographer each day, and capture great photographs along the way.
By Morgan E. Westling8 years ago in Photography
Photography Project Ideas: Rain Reflections
In This Article Photographers who inspired this idea Equipment you’ll need Best type of location to take your photos Optimum camera settings Composition of your image Editing your pictures in Lightroom and Photoshop Examples of my photos
By Becky Street8 years ago in Photography
Worst Photography Mistakes People Make
Great photographs are hard to come by. It takes skill and knowledge for beginner photographers to stop making common mistakes, start paying attention to photography tips out there, and turn those bad photos into great photos. Any photo can be a really good one with a good photographer who knows the ins and outs of digital photography, as well as what it takes to work the camera settings and manipulate the environment around them. Photography is a learned art. It takes the right eye, but also a lot of studying. Here are some of the worst photography mistakes you can make behind the camera and how to avoid them.
By Morgan E. Westling8 years ago in Photography
Action-Portraits
In the above image is a portrait of the Student Scout & Guide Organisation (SSAGO) working on the Aberystwyth Club's records. This task is probably not one of the more interesting tasks to photograph, but it is still my job there to make it interesting.
By Harrison Galgut8 years ago in Photography
How To: Photography and Videography in Music
I really love live music. There's something about how it makes you feel. The atmosphere, lights, merchandise, staging and not to mention the music. Now imagine being able to capture that feeling in a photo or video. That's pretty much my goal as a music videographer and photographer.
By Rosie Millar8 years ago in Photography
How To Shoot Film Photography. Top Story - August 2018.
With analog photography increasing in popularity, you might be asking yourself, "Why film?" To put it simply, shooting film photography highlights the true essence of photography. When shooting digitally, you can set your camera to automatic and fire away taking hundreds of pictures to sift through later. With film, you're limited to 24 or 36 shots and you have to make them good.
By Brianna Joseph8 years ago in Photography
