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Tips & Tricks: Create Abstract Photos of Reflections

How To Reflective surfaces can make for beautiful abstractions Shooting reflective surfaces can make for some intriguing abstract images. Popular Photography

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In-Camera Photography Tricks & Techniques

The great thing about digital photography is that you have a wide room for creativity once you are in Photoshop. You can create any kind of effect by playing around with your shots in any way you choose. But what … Continue reading

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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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Family Portrait Photography Tips & Tricks

Family portrait photographer Me Ra Koh didn’t pick up a camera until she was 30 years old. After taking a film photography course to improve her photography of her two year-old daughter, she discovered her passion for the craft and started her … Continue reading

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CPN Adds More Tips and Tricks to Database

The Canon Professional Network has updated its Tips and Tricks database with new information. For instance, did you know that Canon advises setting your camera to record JPEGS (instead of RAW files) when performing autofocus microadjustments? AF Microadjustment – image … Continue reading

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6 Photography Tricks During The Magic Hour

Photography is all about light, and the quality of light can make all the difference between an average photo and a stunning photo. Magic hour — also commonly referred to as “golden hour” — is the time of day when the sun … Continue reading

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This Red Bull BMX Video Looks Like a Video Game Thanks to Clever Camera Tricks

I’m not a fan of Red Bull the drink, but their Media House is responsible for some seriously cool stuff. A recent project called Kaleidoscope is a BMX bike video starring rider Kriss Kyle and it’s one of the most … Continue reading

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Oil and vinegar tricks

The setup 1. A piece of safety glass clamped to my bench hanging over the edge which gives a clear view through to the floor. 2. A pyrex dish on the glass filled with some olive oil and vinegar and … Continue reading

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