Photography Blogs & Tutorials

We are all familiar with the common ones of making sure focus is correct, rule of thirds, tangents, and great gear. However, there are a few ways of looking at the image while we are shooting that can help us see what we are creating with more clarity and deliberateness. And while exposure is often […]

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Not long ago, Google introduced Clips, an AI-powered camera trained to capture the best moments of your life. It has no LCD screen and theres only a shutter button, which is completely optional. Google Clips uses artificial intelligence to recognize and save your perfect moments itself. But how is it possible? According to Google, its […]

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Getting precise and sharp focus at f/1.4 isnt always an easy task, even with autofocus. In this video, Manny Ortiz shares some techniques that help him nail focus every time. He mainly shoots portraits, and he shares with you three tips that will help you get sharp and consistent focus. 1. Eye AF Sony shooters […]

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From 20 February 2018, the U.S. Copyright Office is implementing new rules that affect the way groups of photos are registered. So, if you register your images with the Copyright Office, there are six changes you need to be aware of. According to Copyright Alliance, the aim of the new rule is to modernize and […]

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One thing I see beginners make mistakes doing when they first get into photography is using a wide-angle lens. Many think it’s just for getting more stuff to fit into your image, but there’s a lot more to it than that.

Here are three videos to help you understand wide-angle lenses and use them better so you can create more dynamic and effective images.

#1 – 5 Reasons you need a wide-angle lens

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We recently featured an article by photographer Samuel Zeller touting the virtues of giving away photography on Unsplash for free: I’ve Been Sharing My Photography For Free On Unsplash for the Past 4 Years, Here’s What I Found. I have to admit, I was really confused – why would any legit photographer ever consider giving […]

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You must have seen those photos where the car or the motorcycle appears sharp and in focus whereas the background appears to be in motion with a blur effect. At first, you might have thought that it is a Photoshop trick or assumed it to be something only a professional sports photographer can achieve. Well, let me tell you it is called panning photography and this technique is easy to learn.

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I always look forward to seeing new SmugMug Films. They always feature such fascinating photographers with amazing work. This time around, it’s mountain sports and lifestyle photographer Blake Jorgenson. Often found waist deep in snow waiting for the right combination of light and action to capture the perfect shot.The Cold Open sees Blake talk about […]

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There are some habits of highly creative photographers that have a positive impact on your work. But, of course, there are some bad habits that can slow down your progress. Artist and educator Bobby Chiu shares six bad habits you should avoid as a creative. And if you are in the photography business, you should […]

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If you have ever felt the need to be a bit more creative with your photos, then Photoshop contains a multitude of ways to make that happen. In fact, it offers such a variety of options it can be a bit overwhelming to figure out which one might be the right one for you in a given situation. In this article, I will go over a method of digital painting using Photoshop to give you one technique you can add to your toolbox.

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