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Common Mistakes in Wildlife and Nature Photography
Wildlife photography is both rewarding and frustrating, even for experienced photographers. While a great photo is something to treasure, the challenges of wildlife photography can leave beginners feeling a little lost. photo captured by PictureSocial member ahmad reedzuan “It was … Continue reading
10 Common Photography Mistakes Every Beginner Should Avoid
The post 10 Common Photography Mistakes Every Beginner Should Avoid appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. You can capture incredible photos. But there are a few common photography mistakes (often made by beginners). And … Continue reading
15 Common Portrait Mistakes to Avoid
The post 15 Common Portrait Mistakes to Avoid appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. Creating portraits is challenging for many photographers, for many different reasons. There can be so much involved in making a … Continue reading
12 Tips for Overcoming Common Wedding Day Setbacks
Weddings are filled with love, laughter, and a lot of pressure. Brides and grooms put a lot of thought into every detail of their day and even the most perfectly planned wedding can encounter problems that can affect you, the … Continue reading
Five Common Macro Photography Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Macro photography requires a unique set of skills, but along with these skills comes a new set of mistakes to overcome. Fortunately, many of these macro photography mistakes are easily fixed. In this article, I discuss five common mistakes made in … Continue reading
A Few Common Photography Abbreviations Explained
For a visual medium, photography is a bit of an alphabet soup when it comes to abbreviations. AWB, DOF, RGB… Even for the seasoned photographer, photographic abbreviations can be a confusing encounter. Here are a few of the most common … Continue reading
5 Common Camera Setting Mistakes Made by Newbie Photographers
Photography is a process of constant learning, so it’s only natural to make mistakes along the way. But with a little bit of advice from those who have been there already, fledgling photographers can avoid a few common camera setting … Continue reading
4 of the Most Common Composition Mistakes In Photography
I’ve seen photographers make lots of mistakes when it comes to composition. That’s not a criticism – we all get things wrong from time to time. But recognizing mistakes and putting them right is a key part of improving your … Continue reading
Tips for Light Painting and Some Common Pitfalls to Avoid
In this article, I will focus on light painting objects in night scenes during a single long exposure (rather than multiple exposures combined in Photoshop) and some of the pitfalls I have experienced. I hope you will gain an understanding … Continue reading
5 Common Camera Setting Mistakes New Photographers Make
Whether you’ve just purchased your first DSLR or have been shooting for a while and would like to start using your camera’s manual settings, you should be aware of some of the common mistakes most new photographers make when they … Continue reading
Five Common Portrait Retouching Mistakes to Avoid
When it comes to retouching portraits there are a number of mistakes that I see photographers make over and over. Part of the problem is that there are too many poorly made skin smoothing plugins. Another is that Photoshop gives … Continue reading
Common Portrait Mistakes You’ll Want to Avoid
Portrait photography is hard. There’s a lot to think about including: Getting the lighting right What lens to use Composition Posing Working with a model or subject Post-processing (how much is enough or too much) And so on . . . So … Continue reading