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"In the world of photography, editing and retouching are just as important as the imagery itself. Every image that you see published has been through its fair share of post-processing before it is seen by the public." 
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"What could be more exciting than metadata? Okay, so pretty much everything else. If you need to find an image later however, to win that big photo contest or finish that assignment, metadata could be invaluable."
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Metadata summarizes basic information about data, which can make finding and working with particular instances of data easier. Here's how you can add it to your photos using photoshop.
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"After photographing a number of US cities at night through the open door of a helicopter, photographer Vincent Laforet has taken his Air project across the pond to shoot aerial shots of European cities."
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These night time aerial views of London show an interesting perspective of the city most people don't see. You can use these photos as inspiration for your next photography project.
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"Long exposure photography makes it possible to show the passage of time in a still photograph. It does this by blurring moving elements and sharpening the static parts. But there is a downside to long exposures – any camera movement blurs the static elements."
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These 5 useful tips are great for anyone interested in using long exposures to take photos of different scenes.
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Phones that have a camera have evolved much in recent years, but they do not always achieve quality images from the first attempt, excluding a DSLR quality. Below you can learn how to get better quality
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If you're serious about taking photos with your smartphone, this article explains the various techniques you can use to take better pictures.
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From the first prototype of 1975 to Sony's Cyber-shot RX1 of 2012, here's a chronicle of photography's inevitable march to digital
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While most photography today takes place on the screens of smartphones, there's no doubt that the digital cameras of the past have paved the way.This article explores 30 of the most iconic digital cameras in the history of photography.
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While taking the first of three scheduled spacewalks aboard the International Space Station this month, the Expedition 41 team decided to make the most of their 6 hour and 13 minute spacewalk by taking some incredible photographs of their mission.
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Ever wondered what a selfie from space looks like?
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The Dell Venue 8 7000 series is the world's thinnest tablet. But its standout feature is Intel's RealSense depth camera that, when it makes its way to smartphones, will revamp mobile photography.
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Intel's Realsense 3D tech allows you to capture 3D videos and take hyper-realistic images with your camera. Here is a glimpse of how it all works.
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"Chris Keeney, a San Diego-based photographer, enlisted the services of the most unlikely of photographers to capture the artwork for his latest book, PetCam."
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Have you ever imagined what you're favorite animal would look like wielding a camera? If so, this is an article you need to check out.
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So here’s my question. If you could only own three lenses, which ones would they be? That’s right, three lenses to cover you for all the types of photography that you do. And, taking it further, if you could only own one lens, which one would you choose?
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Picking the right lens is the first step to taking great photographs. This interesting article explores a three lenses that every photographer must have in their photography kit at all times.
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Photography is not about the camera. It’s not even about the beautiful images we create. It is about telling powerful stories. Photography is a tool for creating awareness and understanding across cultures, communities, and countries; a tool to make sense of our commonalities in the world we share.
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When it comes to travel photography, there are rules you need to follow to ensure your photos stand out. This article explores ten of those rules in detail.
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"How many times have you captured an amazing image only to view it on your computer, or as a print, and realize that you screwed something up along the way. Unfortunately, the only way to stop doing a lot of these easy-to-make mistakes is to have an image ruined by them."
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Sometimes knowing what you shouldn't do instead of what you should do is the best way of learning how to take better photos. This article shares 10 mistakes you should avoid as photographer.
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One of the standard cliché Instagram shots that gets ridiculed on occasion is the plane wing photographs, usually accompanied by some clouds or a sunrise or sunset. And while we agree that taking a photo out the window of your commercial airplane is tacky and overdone, the photo above by astrophotographer Alessandro Merga is a big fat beautiful exception.
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Capturing photos of the galaxy is challenging, but even more so when you're cruising 30,000 feet above the air at 600 mph. For photographer Alessandro Merga, these are the perfect conditions for capturing a truly unique image of the Milky Way. This article explains how he managed to capture a breathtaking shot of the galaxy from his airplane window.
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"Like the world’s tidal waters, photographic creativity ebbs and flows for many of us. Sometimes creativity can use a jump-start, an artificial method to get the photographer to start looking at the world in a new way in order to facilitate, restart, refine, or improve your photography."
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This article contains many ideas on how to get yourself to push through an artistic block or inspire you to further expand your boundaries.
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This video demonstrates an interesting scene captured with the iPhone 6 and hyperlapse.
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"In this article, New York-based photographer Todd Vorenkamp shares 44 helpful tips you can use to improve the quality of your photography."
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Whether you're a smartphone photographer or a seasoned pro, these tips will help you take better photos.
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"Here’s a helpful little infographic that has been floating around the Web. It’s a simple look at how the “exposure triangle” — aperture, shutter speed, and ISO — affect the outcome of photographs. "
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Whether you're a smartphone photographer or pro, you can use this infographic to learn how to adjust your camera settings and take better pictures.
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Photographer Matthew Rycroft put together this video containing 13 strange, random, and mind-bending "facts" about photography. These are short and seeming
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After reading these interesting facts, you'll never look at photography the same way again.
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"The Apple iPhone 6 Plus camera works exceptionally well with nothing more than the phone and a good subject. However, these five accessories will add to the shooting experience and help the Apple iPhone 6 Plus camera take even better shots that will hang on a wall or sit on a desk."
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This is an interesting article about the different photography accessories currently available for the new iPhone 6. If you're serious about capturing the best photos with your phone, then this is definitely worth the read.
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November 14, 2014 11:31 AM
I recently bought an Apple iPhone 6 plus phone, so this topic very much interests me!
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Landscape images can be seductive. When done properly, those viewing the image are transported to that place, they can feel the crisp mountain air or the warmth of the desert.
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When it comes to taking breathtaking landscape photos, there are some important tips you need to consider before hitting the shutter release. Here are five tips every landscape photographer needs to know about.
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"National Geographic is, without a doubt, one of the foremost authorities in the world of photography. So when they rank their top 10 cameras for travelers, the entire photo industry perks up its ears and pays special attention to see what they have to say."
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If you're thinking about taking your travel photography to the next level, National Geographic has a list of 10 cameras you should consider picking up.
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"Polaroid is best known for being a camera company but it has been dabbling in mobile devices, even a smartwatch, of late."
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If you've been looking for a way to print out your mobile photos, the he Socialmatic might be what you're looking for. After a year of speculation, the Socialmatic is finally here. This article has more details.
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Asking a stranger on the street to take your picture often leaves you shaking your head afterwards. That's because, for some reason, most people seem to th
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This article shares a simple tip for getting better photos when you ask strangers to take your picture. Despite it's simplicity, it is a very effective way of making your photos look good in just about any situation.
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"Despite the early sunrises, late sunsets and harsh daytime sunlight of summer it’s still one of our favorite times for photography. Being outside with your camera in the warmer months just feels so good."
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If you plan on taking a lot of pictures during the summer months, the tips in this article will bring the best out of your photos and boost your photographic creativity.
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Heading to the beach this summer? Here's some helpful tips on mobile photography and how to take the best pictures with your camera phone.
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Summer is officially here! If you're planning a trip to the beach or want to experiment with new mobile photography techniques this summer, this article is a good place to get started.
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The trick to post-processing is to make it look as if it hasn’t been retouched at all. This article explains how you can achieve fantastic results with all your photos.