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How to Create Great Photos without Leaving Home As a new photographer there is no better feeling than capturing a truly excellent photo; and if you’re anything like me, time is very limited. Luckily with a simple understanding of light, your home is a great place to create stunning photos. All of the photos in this article were shot in my home. 
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Having a The definitive list of quality editing and camera apps available on the Android market, based on my personal expertise in the art of mobile photography.
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Having a list that explains an entire dictionary of possible outcomes when it comes to Mobile Photo Editing on Androids...is like a dream come true. This definitive list will act as your index to any smartphone app, the experience and even some advice as to how they work.
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It is difficult to convey the scale of something in a photo without putting it in context against something that we are familiar with. For example if you are photographing a big tree, putting a person near the tree can help the viewer notice the difference in size.
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Having people in your photos can be frustrating. You wanted to get that pitch perfect image of the Taj Mahal and then someone walks in front. But having people in your photos is actually a good thing, providing a scale of sorts. Also think about having individuals in your images to help provide a story, inside of just the structure. Show someone gazing up at a skyscraper at it's majestic ability.
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Nothing boost and compliments a photographer like winning or even get nominated in a highly regarded competition. In order for all these to take place, one must participate in a competition as a first step because a photography competition is also a great way to understand your skills and sharpen ... Continue reading »
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A winning shot, what does it mean? In this article you will see the critical stance on what a winning shot could mean to someone else, but more importantly what you witness on a day to day basis. First off, if you feel moved or an impact by an event happening, more than likely your shot will be unfolding.
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In close-up photography, one of your biggest goals is to draw attention to your subject–you want to make it really stand out. One way to make your subject out is to make it the sharpest part of the image, since the viewer will usually look at the sharpest thing first.
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Marco or close-up photoraphy, a strong contrast will make for better results. Learning the best spot on your lens, or the aperture will find you with the clearest point.
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Photography has always come in many weird and wonderful forms. Now, with the advent of mobile technology, this ability to dazzle with new genres has become even easier.
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Puddlegrams, or working with reflective photography can make for a cool effect that you don't have to create on any app. The clear surface can add as you experiment with the perspectives.
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When it comes to planning a wedding, there’s one question that never leaves your head – how can I save money and still make it perfect? So, how do you know that your photographer is doing a good job? I asked one of America’s best wedding photography duos, Zach and Jody Gray, to point out the top 5 most obvious signs that your wedding photography blowing it. Here’s their response:
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Instead of spending money on an overpriced photographer, find someone who won't break the bank and also understands that communication is key with you. It is your big day after all.
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Whenever you attend an event, you will find several people with cameras. It seems like everyone took up photography overnight. Having phones that give you great quality photos is part of the reason for this.
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You may not feel that your photography business is suffering, or you haven't even started one. But to maintain a successful business, these seven tips will help you out.
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There are some photographers who like to click images and convert them into black-and-white photos in the post-production phase. There’s nothing wrong with this procedure; it’s just that it is time consuming. So, instead of converting the photos into black and white later, wouldn’t it be better to shoot photos in black and white in the first place?
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If you want to get into the black and white photography aspect, shooting in color may just be the little notion you should know. Yeah, digital cameras now days have a black and white setting, but that doesn't mean you'll get the control you want over the image.
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Street photography ain’t easy. It’s a fast moving world out there and it takes a lot of practice to be able to capture it well. However, it’s not just about practice.
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Not just practice, "secrets" are what will get you to being the photographer you want to be. A street photographer, stop moving take notice and pay attention to the eyes. Read on for more secret "should know" tools.
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You don't need to invest in high-priced photography equipment to nail the perfect shot. During a live video chat, The Wall Street Journal asked three professional photographers to share their opinions as they reviewed the stand-out reader-submitted Instagram pics of 2013.
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Stepping out of your comfort zone will be the biggest step towards becoming a photographer. But this article relates what it means to shoot pro-photos that will capture the attention of an audience.
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Before you go on holiday, read these 79 travel photography tips, with advice on packing to the best camera settings for your destination.
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You probably didn't know about these 79 tips about travel photography, or that you shouldn't even think about leaving home until you've consulted them. No fear, this list will help you on your way.
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The aim of every photographer is to take pictures that stand out of the crowd, pictures that tell a story, pictures that will immediately grab the attention of the viewer.
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Draw the attention of the on-lookers to your images. In this article you will find the focal point to focus on.
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In this post we talk about working photography events as a group. Read More at The Phoblographer.
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Event Photography, we can already hear the moans and groans. However, these tips will help you to figure out where you stand, know who's in charge and remembering that communication is the key aspect to any event. Read the tips in this article.
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Creative photographers strive to discover new patterns, color, adventure and beauty among many other things. Creativity awakens all of a photographer’s senses, adding an artistic touch to his or her final work. Many amateur photographers dream of becoming creative photography pros. There are, however, very few who actually master the trade.
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Mistakes are often the very thing that keep us from striving for that perfect image. Are you taking a different approach to the scenery? Did you forget your camera at home? Here are ten things the Pro's do not do.
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Do you ever wonder how those amazing pictures of homes and their interiors are done? How did they make those small rooms look so spacious? And how can they make the home look so presentable, even with someone still living in it? It’s simply all about using the right angles to make the rooms and spaces as appealing as possible to potential buyers.
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It depends on whether the house you are shooting is up for sale or rent. But equally, the owners will want someone that will invest their time to show off the home in the best possible light and angles. Are you thinking about getting into Real Estate Photography?
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Settings such as ‘Picture Style’ serve no real purpose when shooting in Raw, because all the adjustments added to photos, will be stripped when put on your computer. Regardless, I shoot in monochromatic, and it has helped my work considerably.
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A unique way of shooting in monochromatic, seeing the detail in someone's face. Without the color distracting away from the subject, you are learning to lean in and see the detail of what you've captured.
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Thinking of Mobile Phone Photography? This article is a must read for everyone wanting to capture good photographs on their mobile phones.
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Ever think that Megapixels are not everything? It could very well be high in pixels but bad about processing the right amount of light. Look around for a camera phone that deems to focus on the camera part. Read this list to help you decide your own decision.
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“Posing” has come to be something of a dirty word in the present age, synonymous with “fake” and “structured” and all things dull and lifeless.
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Posing can it still be accomplished without the added 'trying too hard or fake" response. Yes, if posing is done right you can capture that perfect, of perfect moments.
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What does it takes to make a great photo? - Digital Photography School This is how a travel photographer ensure he gets great photos while on assignment. To make a great photograph you need to be extremely lucky or more likely, you need to be prepared to work for it. In most cases the photographer has spent time researching and preparing.
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If you are thinking about submitting to a travel magazine, where the photograph would have to not only feel like you should be planning a trip their but capture that cities rare beauty. This article shows how you can be sure to click the right, great image.
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After much thought, I started a list of lessons that I had learned over the past ten years. It is by no means complete, but here are ten entries from the list that particularly stand out for me.
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Ten lessons from a pro can always be a fun turning point. There may be something you already knew but yet a simple step that you could take to making a profit from your photography.
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Shooting in direct sunlight can lead to images that have high contrast, blown out highlights, lens flare and colors that might even look overly saturated. It you're shooting portraits they can also lead to the 'squint factor'.
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Shooting in direct sunlight can kill your photos. A lens flare that makes your photo look bleached out, so if this occurs shoot under some shaded part like an umbrella or a tree. You can also make your own shade.
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Here in this showcase, we introducing a Stunning gathering of Forced Perspective Photography and Pictures taken by different specialists in which all pictures are connected to the photographer's pages. You may need to investigate further works of the photographers we've emphasized beneath.
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What is a Force Perspective in Photography? It makes you think, look beyond the stanard, point-and-shoot. In one photo, it looks as if Peter Pan and Wendy are flying, set against the blue sky you may be right. But from another vantage point, they are statues placed just outside of a building.
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Possibly the least appreciated element in photography is contrast and while few photographers understand it, even fewer know how to manage it.
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Contrast can set up a whole system, between a highlighted area and the shadowed area, these depths define a photograph. And understanding how to shot a flat scene, whether it happens to be overcast or sunny, depends on whether or not you should lower your f-stop.
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The web's most comprehensive site devoted to the art of landscape and nature photography using traditional as well as digital image processing techniques.
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Learning about exposure is one of the basic common sense rules. But it is sad to note that not many know the difference between the obvious that it's digital or film exposure. Check out more.
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Getting caught up on what we could be shooting that happens to be at another location, other than your home...boggles our minds. But we often forget that, our home has the very tools to allow us to capture some truly amazing shots.