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HDR Panoramic Photography

HDR Panoramic Photography

There it is, the most amazing view! However your wide-angle lens is just not wide enough, not to mention that it’s dusk so a hand-held exposure won’t not give you a sharp enough image. Here’s how to fuse Panoramic and HDR photography in a way that should help you to capture that astonishing scene.

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The Story Telling Power of Time Lapse

The Story Telling Power of Time Lapse

A while ago I had an idea for a time lapse of photos that travelled the world. No photo was planned and the camera was never in the same place twice. What it tells though is an incredible story. The best thing is, you’ve probably already got every photo you need to do it.

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DIY Black Background

DIY Black Background

When taking portraits it is often a great effect to have a clean black background. But who says you need a professional and expensive background to get professional results? In this article you will learn how to set up a working background on a budget.

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10 Tips for taking Powerful Motion Blur Pictures

10 Tips for taking Powerful Motion Blur Pictures

There are two types of motion blur pictures. The first type is where you keep your surroundings static and bring out motion in the subject. The other type of blur is where you keep the subject mostly in focus and get a motion blur effect on the background. Here are a few quick pointers for taking some cool motion blur shots.

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A Quick Recipe for Smoke Photography

A Quick Recipe for Smoke Photography

Smoke photography has gained lot of momentum in the recent years. There are some photographers out there who come up with amazing smoke photographs. The setup for smoke photography is relatively simple. Here’s a quick recipe for successful smoke photographs.

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10 Tips for Photographing Fireworks

10 Tips for Photographing Fireworks

With Christmas just days away and with a new year in the loom, fireworks displays are going to be seen all around the world. Here are 10 great tips to help you photograph fireworks.

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6 Tips for Avoiding Camera Shake

6 Tips for Avoiding Camera Shake

Any photographer will understand the difficulties of dealing with camera shake. Whether lighting is dim or you’re zoomed in, a slight movement while the shutter is open could ruin your whole photo. Here are a few quick tips to help you avoid camera shake.

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Photographing Waterfalls

Photographing Waterfalls

When photographing waterfalls, all you really need to do is find the characteristics of your waterfall, and then do what you can to capture them. Your waterfall might be gentle and docile, or raging and flamboyant. Regardless of the mood your waterfall portrays, this guide will help you capture it in a beautiful photograph.

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Photographing Panoramas

Photographing Panoramas

Panoramic photography is a great way of capturing a vast scene. In this guide you’ll learn a few tips on photographing panoramas, as well as how to stitch them together using photoshop.

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Sunrise and Sunset Photography

Sunrise and Sunset Photography

Every sunset really is unique. In photography, capturing the sun can profess so many different moods and emotions. So how do you get the best out of sunset photography? Here’s what to look out for.

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