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In stock photography more so than any other type of photography, the trends of photographs being taken and shared change from year to year. 
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If you are a professional who is earning money through your photography, being able to say that you won a particular contest can help you gain more customers. People pay attention when someone has been called the "best of," even if there is no good reason to do so.
Kitty Fisher's insight:
Taking steps to weeding through the list of photo contests, choosing the one that is up your alley and with your time. Then hopefully ending it with the fact that your photo come out on top, can help you build your career as a photographer and eventually your business.
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Unbelievable Photography. We've come a long way since it was necessary to wait several days for film to be developed, but often there's till a delay between when you capture the shot and view on a computer screen.
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Adjusting the right tools so you can use your iPad to accompany you as a way to improve the photography you have shot. Simply using it as a link to your DSLR that will show you the image you just shot besides viewing it on the small screen and already reviewing and editing the image before you even leave the location.
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Michael Zagaris is a legendary rock and sports photographer heaving captured iconic photographs of rock stars — from Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, the Rollin...
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Concert photography is one of those genres that can lead to great expectations or a failed attempt because you didn't expect the lighting to be like it was. Here is tutorial that will gear you towards the knowledge you need to know when shooting a concert.
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Here are some great tips LifeProof has put together to help you take your mobile photography to the next level.
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Life tips that can help you navigate your mobile camera even better. Like when to use a filter and when to not overly layer a single image. And remembering to think outside of the context of what everyone else has photographed over and over again.
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A Guest post by Jim Harmer of ImprovePhotography.com Athletes would never consider showing up to a game without having practiced, so why is it that most photographers shoot for the “wall-hanger” photo every time they go out without ever practicing new techniques?
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What? Exercises for photography, or to improve your photography. What gives? Like the one shot exercise that gives you the ability to take one one to two shots and move on if you're not convinced that you like the spot you're shooting in.
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How do you pull off a family photo essay? Capturing the moments that mean the world like when your toddler wraps their arms around your leg the moment you walk in the door. Make the viewer feel that the motive to a wonderful photo essay.
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Quick and easy steps to taking better photos today! Tips from professional art director and stylist, Amy Locurto.
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Here are some stylish photography tips that you may want to use for your next photo-shoot. Remember to include something living in your photo, hey it could even be your pet lizard if you have one.Using small plates for food can create the illusion of an actual big meal, that is if you get up close and personnel.
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Maintaining a wedding photography business can be demanding, so here are some helpful apps to put your mobile tech to work.
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Did you know that having mobile tools for a wedding may just be the very thing you're missing from your iPhone? If you are practicing or are a Wedding Photographer these apps such as Photo Manager and Prezent can prevent clutter and lose of images.
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Breaking into editorial photography is a great way to get more exposure, build your portfolio, and receive unique assignments that will allow you to work with models, real people, and even allow you to travel the world.
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Editorial photography is a high mind game that involves the photographer getting the exact shot, each and every time. Diane perfectly explains the hard work that goes into the vertical shots to do for a magazine, how to manage them and what to look for.
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Are you in a photographic rut? Shooting the same subject over and over? Seeing the same people, the same streets, the same scenery day in and day out? A photo assignment is a self-driven project that can require one hour or several months.
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Creating your own photo assignment instead of waiting for that perfect shot to come to you. Plus it will get your work out there quicker, than just waiting around.
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Photographing great sunset in summer is a much easier task than shooting the sunrise. Okay, sunset times are late in the evening but sunrise times are very, very early (factor in travelling and setting up time and it’s often not worth going to bed).
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Factors to think about when you decide, you want that sunset shot. Getting to the spot you've scouted out, early is ideal. Taking shots of silhouetted people of buildings could show the scale of the sunset, brighten the colors and generally capture the essence.
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The iPhone 5s and ios7 have some cool new features but which ones do you get because of IOS7 and which ones do you have to have the iPhone 5s for?
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If these 11 things don't have you wishing you had an iPhone 5, then after reading this article you might. If you do, then by all means discover the cool hidden features you may have not known about.
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Remember those days when you looked out your window and wished that the weather was better so you could get out and take some fantastic photographs?
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Bad weather can bring out the shadows of the city, the reflections in a corn field or the majestic glow of a small sea-side town after a storm. Bad weather can be a benefit in the process of hitting the shutter button and awaiting the most generous surprise.
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There is a period of time each day, just before sunrise and just after sunset, when the sun is below the horizon, when the light is known as “sweet light.” This period of time is known as “The Blue Hour.”
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Why should you wait for "the blue hour"? Using the beginning and the end of the day magical time for setting up your gear for these ethereal moments.
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In an attempt to potentially flip the imaging licensing market on its head, Pixels.com has launched a new platform that puts the photographers in control for a change.
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Being in control of your own licensing when it comes to images has always been a battle. But now Pixels.com has promised that, this can be a real idea.
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From newbornsIn the following video, Jansen speaks about how to successfully shoot portraits for clients of all ages and shares compelling insight about the necessity of staying inspired, owning and marketing one’s style, and mastering the technical aspects of one’s chosen niche.
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From newborns to the elderly, this a fully rounded view of portrait photography. What grounds should be covered no matter what age and also a few tips about staying inspired to keep that drive going.
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Photo tips for twilight cityscape reflections. Learn about camera setting, gear and composition for night photography from author Juergen Roth, Apogee Photo Magazine.
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Twilight and reflections may look like the challenge, you've been seeking. If so, these tips will gear you up for what is expected. Waiting on that near setting sun to finding the right spot and angle.
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Practical Tips To Build Your Street Photography Confidence
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Street Photography comes with gutso and confidence. Getting into the game of that genre means stepping pass your shyness and walking up to people asking to take their photo, introducing yourself and getting to know various people you may or may not ever see again.
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In this post Amar Ramesh introduces us to the mystical world of smoke photography. After I got hooked to smoke photography, the one question that has been constantly running through my mind these past few months has been ‘What else can I do with smoke?’.
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The idea is to merge two independent photos together to help the illusion come alive. One of the smoke and an object that the smoke would be filtering out of. Read the article to figure out how you could come up with your own concoction.
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Shooting into direct sunlight can make for intriguing and compelling photos. This post covers techniques for taking photos when shooting into the sun, recommended settings when taking photos into the sun, and what to avoid. Depending upon your perspective, this may not seem like all that earth-shattering of advice.
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Direct sunlight or in the shade? Tips for shooting into the sun can case layers in an image that shows off detail and shadows.
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How many of you have found yourselves in front of an iconic landmark and felt discouraged because every possible shot had already been made by thousands of tourists before you?
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Everyone has seen the same landmarks and even photographed them identical to someone minutes before. How do you see that postcard image in a different light? Thinking outside of that postcard idea, get out of that rut and challenge yourself to see the landmark in an original way.
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Many landscape photographers’ love for wilderness, drives them to venture far in search of wild and remote locations. The lure of solitude and unfamiliar scenery motivates many to photograph far off the beaten path. Adventure photography at it’s best.
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Tips for that next adventure. And as a photographer, knowing that whether it involves camping, making smores or white water rafting. Taking in nature and the landscape will be the first priority, along with snapping some pictures.
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The pros make it look easy, but anyone who has ever tried to photograph an unpredictable creature like a cat or a dog knows it is anything but. Here are some pet photography tips that the pros use to help you ‘get the perfect shot’.
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Honesty is the best medicine. So it's clear when I say that we've had one too many blurred images when it comes to our pets. Getting them to sit still or generally be in the same line of vision with your camera can be a battle. These tips will offer the right kind of advice to produce that wonderful, maybe even goofy pet photo.
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Here are a few tips I learned on my macro photography journey and how you can find your best macro shots!
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Finding a subject for a macro shot is the first important part. Then these steps will help, instead of zooming in with a camera. Try actually moving closer to the subject, get as close as you can, create an abstract approach.
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From stock photography and knowing what trends infiltrate the 2014 market. A list of information regarding that some illustrate "Transparency and Openness."