By abdul / yunir Bokeh is originally a Japanese word for 'blur'. Now in photography it means the part of the image that is out of focus. ...
French photographer Laurent Laveder's Moon Games photo series has been an internet sensation for several years now. Several years is a long time in the cyber ...
By Sprengben Mirror photography is a great way to add a magical touch to an otherwise ordinary photograph. Clever use of reflections from smooth surface such as ...
Photo by saaleha Do you have a special keepsake or souvenir that you want to share with others and keep protected? Then, a shadow box frame is the perfect solution. Shadow box frames allow you to create a unique and personal display of your keepsakes. Imagine your pictures from birthdays, school memories, graduations or any other special event being displayed with special keepsakes in a shadow box frame. A child’s accomplishments, [...]
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Photo and tutorial by longhorndave Lightning is a fascinating phenomenon, a symbol of the power of nature. Many of us have tried to shoot lightning but it has proved to be a tricky one. I am glad to have David from Argentina to offer this very useful tutorial on how to successfully shoot lightning in the middle of a storm. Recommended Equipment: 1. Camera that will let you use the “bulb” shutter setting and [...]
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Photo and tutorial by Slavina Bahchevanova Slavina is an artist from Sofia, Bulgaria. She claims to be an amateur photographer who has developed the passion for photography in the past five years. She loves using strobist to play with light in her macro, landscape and portrait photos. Here she shares the behind-the-scene secrets to this stunning photograph. (1) CONTEXT For a long time I have been interested in liquid photography and experimenting [...]
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Photo by jenlynnephoto When I saw the headlights of a wedding car shinning through the low fog the other day, I knew the appointed photographer for that wedding would need some seriously good luck to produce a satisfactory wedding album. In these ressession times, more and more couples opt for a winter wedding because of discounts and greater availability in this less popular season. So what should a photographer do to make [...]
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2 Comments Photo and tutorial by Slavina Bahchevanova Slavina is an artist from Sofia, Bulgaria. She claims to be an amateur photographer who has developed the passion for photography in the past five years. She loves using strobist to play with light in her macro, landscape and portrait photos. Here she shares the behind-the-scene secrets to this stunning photograph. (1) Context Ever since I bought my first DSLR (2007), I have experimented with [...]
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Photos and tutorial by Johan J.Ingles-Le Nobel Just about everyone with a tripod, long lens and a camera has tried to take a shot of the moon at some point as it’s such an obvious subject and just about always there. And that includes me too =). In fact, it isn’t very difficult, but there are some gotchas that you do need to bear in mind. 1) Use a tripod, remote [...]
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Photo by lkiller123 When the days grow shorter and you think photography will be difficult, there are great opportunities for night photography in the city. Urban and city areas can be accessed in the dark, often at rush hour when there are amazing shots to be had in relative safety. Kit List and Checks for the City at Night If you are heading out after dark you need to do a [...]
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Photo by vramak Soccer practice, dance recitals, camping trips and music classes, our modern lives are a blur of activity – but that shouldn’t be the case for our photos! You want to make sure you have clear mementos of those all time important moments, when Sarah is the star of the school play or Jimmy scores the winning goal. Photo by andi.vs.zf Action photography isn’t easy; you’ll find professionals use some of [...]
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We all take so many photos of our kids, but it can be difficult to get that perfect shot when your little model won’t sit still, won’t smile, or will only smile like a cheesy gameshow host! When you try to direct children to pose, they tend to assume bizarre, twisted positions or do things that they never normally would… They say never work with children or animals, but [...]
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Autumn photography is all about colours. When splashes of gold and flames of red appear amongst the deep ever green, you know you have to get your camera out. With the weather turning chilly and the light getting low, there are things you should be aware of to make sure the picture you take turn out fantastic. Here are some useful tips for autumn photography: 1. Dress sensibly: working in [...]
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