Photography can get really expensive, fast. There are always better lenses and newer bodies and it’s tempting to want to get them all. But of course that’s …
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How to Be a Tripod
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 …
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 …
What type of Camera Lens Filters do you really need?
One (of many) debates in the photography world is whether or not you should use filters for your lenses. I kinda fall in the middle. I do use them and think …
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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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How Much Image Post-Processing Should You Do?
In some ways, shooting digitally has made editing our photos much simpler. No longer do we have to deal with messy chemicals in the darkroom. We only have to …
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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 …