Shooting without a tripod comes with its own hassles and challenges. It’s not for everyone, but for those of us who like to travel light, we need to find other …
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No Tripod? Learn Breath Control to Help Get the Shot
Alright, I'm gonna just come right out and say it. I hate tripods. I don't like carrying them, using them and having anything to do with them, really. I know …
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Focused Practice
Whenever we go about learning to do something new –whether it’s a sport like surfing, a game like chess or a hobby like photography – we have the challenge of …
Hiking with Your Camera: Tips to Help You Get Great Photos
One of my most favoritest things to do is go hiking. There’s almost nothing better than being outside, breathing in the crisp air surrounded by beautiful …
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How to Look Like a Better Photographer, Instantly
We’ve probably all had to endure it at one time or another, and if not, know someone who has. We sit there patiently and try to listen politely. Our …
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The (not so) Secret to Better Photography
How do you become a better photographer? Do you need better gear? More expensive gear? Do you need to take classes or go to school? Do you need to read …
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Ditch the Zoom Lens and Use Your Feet
Zoom lenses have made us a little lazy. Well, let me rephrase that. Zoom lenses have given us the option of being lazy. But you don't have to take it from …
Canon 50mm 1.8 Review (& why I use this lens most)
NOTE: Even though in this article I’m talking specifically about my Canon lens, Nikon and other brands have similar lenses. Photography isn’t exactly a …
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Wanna Take Better Photos of Your Kids & Pets? Then be prepared to get dirty
Children and pets are possibly two of the most popular things to photograph. They’re (usually) both so cute and little that you can't not take photos of them, …
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How to Take Better Photos With Your Camera Phone
Camera phones have come a loooong way. Some of my favorite images I was able to capture with my phone (partly because it’s the one camera I always have with …
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