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The Ideal, Simple, General Purpose Product Photography Setup (How this Site’s Product Images are Captured)

Have you ever wondered how this site’s product images are created? If so, you’ll want to check out our most recent addition to the Photography Tips page:   The Ideal, Simple, General Purpose Product Photography Setup (How this Site’s Product … Continue reading

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21 Simple Images That Exemplify Minimalism

Sometimes less is more. When that comes to photography that is often true. Beginner photographers frequently try to put too much into their photos. That causes the image to be cluttered and the subject to be less clear. Let’s see … Continue reading

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A Simple Way to Conquer Your Fear of Street Photography

Frustrating, isn’t it? You are ready to go out, your camera is in your hands, it’s a nice day outside and once you actually go where people are….panic starts settling in. It’s that old fear of street photography. It’s almost … Continue reading

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2 Simple Methods for Adding Color to Your Images Using Photoshop

Most of us have experienced photographing an incredible sunrise or sunset only to get home and realize that the colors in your images are not nearly as good as the colors you witnessed with your own eyes. There can be … Continue reading

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10 Simple Yet Effective Photography Tips

1. Move closer to your subject. Nothing kills a photo quicker than a distracting background. If you have a great background try bringing the subject closer to the camera so they don’t get lost. Remember this tip if nothing else. … Continue reading

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A Simple Explanation of the Camera Mode Dial

If you have a more advanced camera like a DSLR or mirrorless, or even a high-end pocket model, it’s a good bet that somewhere on the top of the camera body you will find a circular dial (the camera mode … Continue reading

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Leica’s new digital camera is so simple you don’t even need an LCD

Leica’s latest digital rangefinder aims to take users back in time by completely omitting the rear LCD. Christened the Leica M-D Typ 262, the German camera and lens maker claims it will take users to a simpler time before digital … Continue reading

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Better Photos in 6 Simple Steps

The bottom line with any photography learning experience is figuring out how to take great images. That is the result all of us are looking for. If we aren’t actually taking great photos then what’s the point of learning? By … Continue reading

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Lighting the Princess – Going Simple High Key for the Prom

With 9 students planning to arrive for prom pictures within a short period of time, I had to be ready. The entire week preceding the big day was extra cloudy with lots of rain. The forecast for the Saturday afternoon … Continue reading

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How to do a Simple Inexpensive Setup for Newborn Photography

When I first started taking on clients, as a new photographer I thought newborns would be my favorite. They seemed so easy, lying around, ready to be molded into any pose I desired, nothing to it. Fast forward five years … Continue reading

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A Complete Behind-the-Scenes Video of How to Shoot Simple Headshots

One of the most difficult parts of entering an industry is getting to see how the industry actually works. There are internships and apprenticeships, of course—but those don’t pay well, if at all. How else can you see a professional at work, … Continue reading

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Karl Taylor Demonstrates How to Shoot a Simple 3 Light Portrait

 From the Karl Taylor YouTube Channel: In this video Karl Taylor and Urs Recher demonstrate how to shoot a simple 3 light portrait using Siros lights and softboxes. B&H carries Broncolor Siros lights and Broncolor light modifiers. Canon and Nikon News, Deals … Continue reading

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