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The Best Tricks for Taking Pictures of Your Pets

Having pets can be like having four-legged children. We lavish attention on them and give them treats. We also love to take their photographs and show them off in our homes or to family and friends. However, capturing great pet … Continue reading

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The Process of Taking a Photo

After teaching photography for a number of years and constantly documenting myself on the subject, I often find educational material being all the same and just a little bit boring. Then I stumbled across an amazing book by Michael Freeman … Continue reading

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Taking and Processing Fog & Mist Photos

Taking beautiful images of mist and fog can be challenging, but it’s a skill worth learning. Fog and mist usually form during the night and are seen at their best in the early morning as the sun rises. Be prepared … Continue reading

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Taking a Black and White Photo in the Digital Age

by Kent DuFault, a GuruShots Master Come on! Admit it. Most of us have never touched a piece of photographic film. I guess that statement is mostly true- if you’re under the age of 35. Those of us over the … Continue reading

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Tips for Taking Documentary Style Travel Photos

Documentary style photography has long been of great fascination to me. The sheer act of photographing people and places to document spontaneous moments and the imperfections associated with it gives such photography, and the photographer, a sense of being authentic, … Continue reading

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From Mundane to Magical: Tips on Taking Your Photos to the Next Level

You may be at a point with your photography where you are comfortable operating your camera and are capable of taking a good picture. You can work with exposure, you understand composition, and can even enhance your photos in post-processing. … Continue reading

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5 Tips for Taking and Caring for Your Camera Equipment in Far Away Places

If the thought of being away from all your camera equipment stresses you out, this article is exactly what you need! I can safely say that being on the road for over two and a half months teaches you a … Continue reading

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9 Tips for Taking Better Photos of Cats

For many of us, pets are such a vital part of our lives that we love them like our own flesh and blood, sometimes more! It’s only natural that we should want to capture them on camera and hold their … Continue reading

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Tips for Taking Portrait Photos of a Friend

Perhaps you can no longer count on your two hands the number of times you have been asked to take a friend or relative’s portrait…gratis. Maybe you are visiting someone for a few days and it comes up that your … Continue reading

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Introduction to Taking 360 Degree Photos

The rise of Virtual Reality has brought about an unexpected innovation in the world of photography, the 360° photo. You may have come across a 360-degree photo or video on Facebook, which began accepting the new type of photo early … Continue reading

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7 Tips for Taking Great Travel Pictures

Related reminder: only 1 day left in the holiday deal on Travel Lightroom Presets Taking great pictures of your vacation can be easy if you have a few basic photography skills. In this article, you will find seven travel photography … Continue reading

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Are Canon and Nikon taking mirrorless seriously?

Canon and Nikon have long been the two brands that may people look to when choosing a new camera, and the two Japanese companies still have practically the entire DSLR market to themselves.  Anyone looking for a new compact system … Continue reading

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