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Archives for January 2016

Flowers, The Perfect Model: Beautiful Photos by Tammy Schild

January 31, 2016 · Stephanie Kay-Kok

beautiful violet flowers

Flowers tend to be one of the first subjects that new photographers set their eyes on. Flowers are already so beautiful, and they don’t fidget or run away. Photographing flowers should be easy. In the end, though, their natural beauty and commonness can make them harder to photograph, not easier. Your photo has to somehow be […]

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How to Photograph Squirrels: Great Tips and Photos by Gladys Klip

January 30, 2016 · Stephanie Kay-Kok

Red squirrel

If you browse through Dutch photographer Gladys Klip’s wildlife photos, you might begin to wonder how she’s managed to get such clear, beautiful photos of so many animals. She’s photographed animals ranging from bears and wolves to foxes and little owls. Such variety not only shows her love of nature, but also her patience and dedication. Her […]

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20 Outdoor Photographers You Should Follow on Instagram

January 29, 2016 · Nate Kay

grant ordelheide

With the focus on photography and short videos, Instagram has become one of the most popular social media platforms for photographers. It’s also allowed fans of interesting photographers to follow their adventures, see new photos, and become inspired by their work. What makes Instagram so great is its simplicity, ease of use, beautiful presentation of […]

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Adding People to the Scene: Turn a Good Photo Into a Great Photo

January 22, 2016 · Grant Ordelheide

Grant Ordelheide

This is part 5 of The Simple Guide to Photographing Big Mountains. Part 1: A Simple Guide to Photographing Big Mountains Part 2: The Right Light Part 3: Composition Tips Part 4: Star Images Part 5: Adding People to the Scene People Photographing people in a mountainous environment can be a great way to complete […]

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Star Images: How to Photograph the Celestial Bodies in the Mountains

January 22, 2016 · Grant Ordelheide

Grant Ordelheide

This is part 4 of The Simple Guide to Photographing Big Mountains. Part 1: A Simple Guide to Photographing Big Mountains Part 2: The Right Light Part 3: Composition Tips Part 4: Star Images Part 5: Adding People to the Scene Stars Photographing stars can be a great way to get a unique image of […]

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Composition Tips: Learn to Capture Great Mountain Photography Shots

January 22, 2016 · Grant Ordelheide

Grant Ordelheide

This is part 3 of The Simple Guide to Photographing Big Mountains. Part 1: A Simple Guide to Photographing Big Mountains Part 2: The Right Light Part 3: Composition Tips Part 4: Star Images Part 5: Adding People to the Scene Composition Tips One of the best photography tips I ever heard came from the […]

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The Right Light: The Most Important Element in Mountain Photography

January 22, 2016 · Grant Ordelheide

Moraine Lake - Grant Ordelheide

This is part 2 of A Simple Guide to Photographing Big Mountains. Part 1: A Simple Guide to Photographing Big Mountains Part 2: The Right Light Part 3: Composition Tips Part 4: Star Images Part 5: Adding People to the Scene Light The right light can make or break photographs. It is the most important […]

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10 Fun DIY Photography Lighting Projects to Save You Money

January 18, 2016 · Stephanie Kay-Kok

DIY Beauty Dish

Photography is often gratifying, but rarely lucrative. Being a professional or even amateur photographer can push you buy expensive equipment without ‘paying you back’ financially. Sometimes even the basic equipment you need for new projects can seem out of your budget. When this happens, you might be tempted to abandon those projects altogether. Instead of giving […]

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City Silhouettes: Multiple Exposure Portraits by Jasper James

January 8, 2016 · Stephanie Kay-Kok

Jasper James - city portrait double exposure

Jasper James is a professional photographer currently based in Beijing and Shanghai. Over the past ten years, he’s lived and worked in several megacities including New York and London. He’s worked on assignments for leading magazines and advertising clients such as Ferrari, Wrigley’s, British Airways and Vanity Fair, among others. Although editorial and corporate projects […]

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30 Striking Photos Showing the Beauty of Urban Decay

January 5, 2016 · Tim Kok

urban decay abandoned furniture

When buildings are abandoned and forgotten, it’s the end of a story. Slowly these old structures will be reclaimed by their environment. This process of urban decay is sad and beautiful. It’s also a unique photo opportunity, according to urban explorers. Photographers of urban decay focus on what happens after the end, when buildings are […]

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