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5 Tips for Improving Your Wide Angle Photos and Videos
Dana Crandell
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One of the important additions to every photographer or cinematographer’s kit is a good wide-angle lens. There’s nothing quite like going wide for those magnificent vistas, capitalizing on the depth of field or pushing the boundaries of perspective when working up close. In this article, we’ll offer some tips for getting the most out of […]
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Creating Starburst Effects in Your Photos In-Camera
Dana Crandell
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Have you ever wondered how to create starbursts around the sun or other light sources when you take a photo? Have you had them appear in your images and wondered why? If you answered yes to either of those questions, you’re in luck! In this quick tutorial, we’re going to explain how it happens and […]
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Shooting Light Trails for some Long Exposure Fun
Dana Crandell
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Long exposure effects in photography are always a good source of fun. One of the most simple and dramatic effects is shooting light trails. In this tutorial, we’ll discuss what you need and need to know to create striking light trail images. What’s a Light Trail? Light trails are simply streaks of light recorded by […]
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Landscape Photography: 12 Tips to Add Impact to Your Shots
Dana Crandell
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Landscape photography is among the most popular genres for both amateurs and professionals. With all the spectacular images out there, creating photos that stand out can be a challenge. We’ve compiled this list of straightforward tips to help you produce images that demand attention. 1. Tell your viewers a story. Let’s start off with one […]
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How to Shoot the Northern Lights: Planning, Gear and Tips
Dana Crandell
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The spectacle of the Aurora Borealis, aka Northern Lights, is one of the most captivating sights on our little planet. Capturing this phenomenon is the dream of many a photographer. If you’re one of those, this tutorial will help you realize that dream, with some tips and advice to help increase your chance of success. […]
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Christmas Light Photography: 11 Quick Tips
Dana Crandell
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‘Tis the season for Christmas light photography! By now, it’s likely you can find dazzling displays of Christmas lights everywhere in your town or city. If you’re like most photographers, that means it’s time to get out and start shooting. With the spirit of the Holiday Season in mind, we’re offering this list of tips […]
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18 Snow Photography Tips for Better Winter Pictures
Dana Crandell
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With winter on the horizon, many photographers are looking forward to capturing snow-covered landscapes. Others may not be so anxious. Snow photography is challenging but rewarding if you know the basics. These tips will help you get the most out of shooting in the snow.
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Storm Chasing in Texas with the Irix 15mm
Dana Crandell
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The Texas Panhandle isn’t often listed as one of the most photogenic areas in the United States of America. To those who take the time for a closer look, it’s a land of hidden treasures, raw beauty and inhabitants as rugged as the landscape itself. Its unique wildlife, hard-working people and wide vistas are a […]
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An Interview with Photographer and Videographer Robert John
Dana Crandell
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If you follow photography or music, the name Robert John might strike a chord (pun intended). Many of us who know the name recognize him primarily as the touring photographer for bands like Guns N Roses, Motorhead and The Cult. His work has been featured on Rolling Stone covers and in hundreds of other magazines […]
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“Getting Your Zen on” with a Wide-Angle Lens
Dana Crandell
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Photography is a creative process. As such, it requires a balance of knowledge, skill, talent and imagination to excel. An expanded field of view introduces an element that affects that creative balance more than you may realize. In this article, we’ll explore some of the ways that happens and how to make the adjustments that […]
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Star Trails and Time-Lapse: Two Shoots in One
Dana Crandell
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One of my favorite uses for a digital camera is wide-field astrophotography. That definition covers a lot of things, but basically, it means I like to point my lens at the night sky and capture what it holds. Of the countless photo opportunities “out there,” two of the most unusual and captivating effects you can […]
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Wide Angle Portraits: A Study in Creativity
Dana Crandell
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Many portrait photographers wouldn’t think of working with anything shorter than a “normal” focal length. Even more prefer to shoot with nothing less than twice that standard. There’s some very sound reasoning behind both stances and it’s no mystery that the main issue is distortion. On the other hand, there are always good reasons to […]