While the aisle seat is coveted for the ease of getting up for bathroom breaks, a window seat can provide great photographic opportunities that will complete your travel photo album. Digital Photography School has come up with some tips for taking pictures out of an airplane window. Use manual focus. Taking a picture through glass [...]
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Adding interest to your photos can come in many forms. Subject matter, juxtaposition of lines in the frame, or angled lighting can all be manipulated for composition purposes. NuArtisan, a company known for its Austin photography, shows how to use shade and texture as another artistic choice. Lighting is always important in photography. It’s what [...]
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Establishing both mood and the direction a viewer’s eye moves across your picture, lines can dramatically change the composition of your photograph. In an excellent series by Digital Photography School, the effects of horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines are explored and tips are provided. Horizontal–Horizontal lines such as a horizon or fallen tree create a [...]
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As an amateur photographer, you’ve probably researched online for tips and techniques to improve your skills. If you’d like to get more in depth information to learn the ins and outs of the industry, check out the top five books about photography of 2010 from fellow amateur Bryan Zimmerman. The 2011 Photographer’s Market by Mary [...]
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You’ve researched online and asked your buddy what he’s working with, but still not sure which digital camera to buy? One of the best deciding factors for cameras is the size of the light sensor. The sensor determines the amount of light you can absorb, which in turn determines how sharp your pictures will be [...]
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So you want to capture that perfect night cityscape or somebody decorated and forgot all the lamps? What do you do? Experimenting in photography is always a great way to learn, but if you want some tips for a great shot in a low light situation–read on. Fast film, fast lens, spot meter, tripod, and [...]
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