Tag Archives: Photographing

11 Tips for Photographing Bears in Alaska

The post 11 Tips for Photographing Bears in Alaska appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by André Costantini. Alaska is the only state in the country that’s home to three types of bears: the polar bear, the … Continue reading

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4 Ideas for More Creative Shots when Photographing from One Position

The post 4 Ideas for More Creative Shots when Photographing from One Position appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Lily Sawyer. This year, as has been the case in the past few years, as a family, … Continue reading

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Photographing the Moon

Darn, I missed the last eclipse of a full moon. Oh well, now I have to wait for the next one. To be sure I don’t miss it the next time, I am arming myself with this catalog of lunar … Continue reading

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Top Tips for Photographing the Best a City has to Offer in 48-hours

The post Top Tips for Photographing the Best a City has to Offer in 48-hours appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Matt Murray. Always be on the lookout for interesting scenes in cities. I saw this … Continue reading

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Street Photography Tips: Photographing Strangers

Human elements play a pivotal role in street photography. Sometimes natural and un-posed photos of people busy with their daily life on the street get the job done. Other times, portraits give you the best results. So, how do you … Continue reading

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3 Easy Tips for Photographing Details in a Scene

The post 3 Easy Tips for Photographing Details in a Scene appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Lily Sawyer. Regardless of the type of event I photograph, I ALWAYS photograph details. Why? Because details help tell … Continue reading

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The Ultimate Guide to Photographing People for the Shy Photographer

The post The Ultimate Guide to Photographing People for the Shy Photographer appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. Avoiding photographing people My dad had a lovely Zeiss camera. The kind with bellows that folded … Continue reading

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5 Different Approaches to Photographing Wildlife

The post 5 Different Approaches to Photographing Wildlife appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jeremy Flint. Brown bear, Yellowstone National Park, USA © Jeremy Flint Wildlife photography is a popular genre of photography that documents various … Continue reading

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Photographing Dragonflies and Damselflies

Bright, colorful, alien-like dragonflies and damselflies are some of the most unusual creatures you or I are likely to come across. Moving at seemingly impossible speeds and always seeming to be on the go, these insects can be a challenge to even … Continue reading

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Are You Interested in Photographing Brown Bears Chasing Salmon in Remote Katmai National Park, Alaska in 2020?

If you are you interested in photographing brown bears chasing salmon (among other things) in a remote section of Katmai National Park, I need to hear from you very soon.   I have the opportunity to charter a boat with … Continue reading

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Basic Setup for Photographing Fireworks

I used to think that capturing fireworks on film was laden with technical wizardry and talent, but after giving it a whirl with no advice or instruction, I discovered it’s quite easy. Here’s how… Photo by jeff_golden; ISO 100, f/18.0, … Continue reading

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Photographing Large Ferns in the Fog, Shenandoah National Park

When the fog is present, contrast is significantly decreased and heavy fog can reduce visibility to very short distances. While in Shenandoah National Park for two days in the spring, heavy fog was the only visibility I had. The dozens … Continue reading

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