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Food Photography Tips: Introduction
My personal food photography journey started slightly earlier than my love for wedding and portrait photography. Since I cook a lot, one day Nasim suggested that I document it and possibly turn my recipes into a blog. It started with one single shot of the final look of the dish before we devoured it, and…
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11 Cityscape Photography Tips for Beginners
Roughly 80% of people in the United States live in metropolitan areas. This means that cityscape photography is one of the most accessible genres of photography. The shapes and intricate details seen in city skylines are attractive to humans because our brains recognize and think in terms of patterns. However, creating an impactful cityscape photograph…
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24 Top Photography Ideas for 2024
If you are looking for photography ideas and inspiration for 2023 and beyond, the list below is meant for you. Many photographers find themselves in a bit of a creative rut from time to time, or they just want to try out something new rather than taking the same types of photos. The ideas collected…
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How to Get Sharp Photos as a beginner
One of the things that makes photography frustrating is softness and blur in pictures. Sharp photos are much more appealing than soft images. It is very disappointing when you take a picture of a special moment and images come out soft/blurry or out of focus. So, in this article, I will go through the techniques I use…
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Common Camera Settings for Beginners
Many beginner photographers often wonder what camera settings they should use to get the best possible results with their current camera gear. While there is no set rule for camera settings that work well in every shooting environment, I noticed that there are some settings that I personally set on every camera I use, which…
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When to Use Flash in Photography
Some photographers oppose the idea of using flash or light modifiers. Sometimes because it does not suit their style, sometimes because they do not feel comfortable using flash in first place. While we as photographers often love the feel of soft, natural light, knowing how to utilize artificial light can be of tremendous value in…
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Understanding Focusing in Photography
One important technique to understand in photography, especially when you are starting out, is the concept of focus. If you do not focus properly, you will end up with blurry photos even when all your other camera settings are correct. Focusing can be easy or difficult depending on your subject, like a nonmoving landscape versus a…
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Understanding Digital Camera Modes (PSAM and More)
Having a good understanding of the digital camera modes is essential to control the exposure in photography. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced amateur, you should know what each camera mode does and when it should be used, under what circumstances. Table of Contents What are Digital Camera Modes? Digital Camera Modes allow…
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Understanding Metering and Metering Modes
In photography, it is very important to know about metering, as well as the role of each metering mode. That is because it helps you control your photo’s exposure or, in layman’s terms, your photo’s brightness. When I got my first DSLR a Nikon D80 one of my frustrations was that some images would come out…
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Composition Explained: Techniques for Photography Beginners
Composition is critical. If you want to take powerful photos, it is one of the most important parts of photography. Still, a lot of photographers start out only hearing about the rule of thirds, and they never go more in-depth on how to compose better photos. The good news is that you can learn more about composition…
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