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Jan 09, 2018
Canon Lens Reviews | Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 II USM Lens
Canon Lens Reviews: The Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 II USM lens is certainly not the right lens for every occasion. But when it is the right lens to use, it brings back incredible results.
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Jan 05, 2018
Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens Review
Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens: I've had this lens for a few months now and it has been seeing a lot of work. Here's my review of the Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens.
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Nov 13, 2017
A Brief History of UFO Pictures
A Brief History of UFO Pictures: Before the invention of the camera only the witness' recollection was available. Photography has helped to strengthen the case for UFOs.
Oct 29, 2017
Food Photography Tips | How To Take Tasty Pictures
Food Photography Tips: Learn the steps needed to make your food look mouth watering. Hint: treat your food like a supermodel.
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Oct 27, 2017
Canon 6D Review
Canon 6D Review - A real world review from my first year with the Canon 6D. From real estate to fashion the 6D produces great images. But low light is where this camera thrives.
Oct 26, 2017
What Is A GIF? | It's Two Words In One
What is a GIF? GIFs have been around since 1987. And you've most likely seen some without knowing what they were. Keep reading to learn what exactly is a GIF.
Oct 18, 2017
Canon 6D First Impressions
Canon 6D First Impressions: I bought a Canon 6D a few weeks ago. The day after it arrived, I put it to work. Here are my first impressions of my new camera.
Sep 26, 2017
Habitat for Humanity | Hurricane Sandy Recovery
Habitat for Humanity | Hurricane Sandy: In December of 2012, Habitat for Humanity's Mobile Response Unit left Atlanta, GA with a fleet of 24 vans to rebuild after Hurricane Sandy.
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Sep 18, 2017
Canon Lens Reviews | Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens
Canon Lens Reviews: The Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens provides a great focal range and consistently returns sharp & colorful pictures. Learn why this is the only lens you may ever need.
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Sep 15, 2017
San Miguel de Allende - A Great Place to Photograph Fireworks
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico celebrates seemingly all year round. But during the month of September things really heat up.
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Sep 09, 2017
Food Photography Tips | 7 Video Tutorials
Food Photography Tips and Tutorials: Here are seven videos about food photography. Learn from the experts how to style food, light food and ultimately take mouth watering pictures of food.
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Aug 22, 2017
My Most Powerful Picture | Jerry Nelson
International assignment and editorial photographer Jerry Nelson shares his thoughts on what he feels is his most powerful picture.
Aug 21, 2017
How to Prevent Blurry GoPro Photos
How to Prevent Blurry GoPro Photos: Tired of seeing your best moves ruined by blurry GoPro photos? Not to worry, there are ways to lesson BGPS (Blurry GoPro Photo Syndrome)
Aug 15, 2017
Photography Gear Reviews
Photography Gear Reviews: There is always another camera or lens to consider adding to your arsenal. A word of advice, don't buy photography equipment thinking it will make you a better photographer.
Aug 03, 2017
Is A Prime Lens Right For You?
Prime Lens: What is a prime lens? Do you need one? Do you want better pictures? Are you ready to move around? Do you want to take better portraits?
Aug 02, 2017
Fashion Photography in the Streets
Fashion Photography in the Streets: Here's a set of my first outings in fashion photography. I grew up loving street photography and that background really helped with my first fashion photo shoots.
Jul 31, 2017
Low Light Wedding Photography Tips
Shooting a wedding involves endless variables, especially when it comes to light. How do you capture great shots without a flash? Here are some basic low light wedding photography tips.
Jul 24, 2017
GoPro Street | Classic VW
Always willing to show its potential as a street camera, the GoPro Hero seeks out the curvy lines of the Volkwagen Beetle.
Jul 21, 2017
9 Tips To Great Street Photography
9 Tips to Great Street Photography: Even Some You've Never Thought Of: Photojournalist Jerry Nelson shares tips on what it takes to conquer the street with your camera.
Jul 17, 2017
7 Low Light Digital Photography Tips
The test of a good photographer is not how well they shoot in good light, but how they handle a low-light situation. Here are some basic tips on shooting low light digital photography.
Jul 10, 2017
Digital Photography Terms | Fixed Focal Length
What's fixed focal length? This digital photography term may sound complicated, but it's actually quite simple – it's the term used when a lens does not zoom. That’s it.
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Jul 05, 2017
How to Photograph the Moon (from Earth!)
Learn how to photograph the moon whether you're ready or not. How to capture the planned and unplanned moon shots.
Jul 04, 2017
Animal Photography Tips | 7 Tips For Better Pictures Every Time
Animal Photography Tips: Taking pictures of animals is just like taking pictures of people. Only it's different. Animals can bite you, run from you, not cooperate...Maybe it's not the same after all.
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Jun 28, 2017
DSLR Video | 5 Important Things To Know About Shooting Video With Your DSLR
DSLR's aren't just for shooting great photos. Learn some top DSLR video tips that can transform your DSLR camera into a superpower filmmaking machine.
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Jun 21, 2017
How to Photograph Fireworks
Taking pictures of fireworks isn't as hard as you think. Learn how to photograph fireworks.
Jun 20, 2017
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Jun 19, 2017
My Most Powerful Picture | Chris deMatte
My Most Powerful Picture | Chris deMatte: While photographing an international festival for disabled children in Russia, photographer Chris deMatte captured his most powerful picture.
Jun 12, 2017
Portrait Photography Tips and Tools Lenses and Backdrops
Portrait Photography Tips and Tools: Lenses and Backdrops - To make portraits you need a few tools. Let's take a look at some of those tools.
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Jun 10, 2017
Lucha Libre | San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Lucha Libre: "Free Wrestling". From Rudos (bad guys) to Technicos (good guys) Mexican wrestling is characterized by colorful masks and acrobatic moves.
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Jun 09, 2017
GoPro Photo Tips - Real Estate Photography
GoPro Photo Tips | Real Estate Photography - So, you've noticed how your GoPro can take pictures of a room and make it look huge. But is a GoPro good enough for serious real estate photography?
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Jun 07, 2017
Loving Landscapes: A Guide To Landscape Post-Processing | eBook Review
eBook Review | Loving Landscapes: A Guide To Landscape Post-Processing: Learn how to edit landscape pictures in this step by step guide.
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Jun 05, 2017
Digital Photography Terms | Metering
If you understand the “Three Photo Amigos” (ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed), it's time to dive deeper into your camera and learn about metering, another important digital photography terms.
Jun 01, 2017
HDR Photography | Raw vs JPEG Comparison
Do you know what HDR photography is? (Can you say stunning photo?) Watch as I compare Raw vs JPEG files while creating HDR photographs.
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May 30, 2017
GoPro Hero Photography Tips (for mere mortals)
The GoPro Hero isn't just for jumpers and daredevils. Here are 10 down to Earth GoPro Hero photography tips.
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May 29, 2017
Civil War Mock Battles | Andersonville, GA
Civil War Mock Battles: Andersonville, GA is home to the U.S. National Prisoner of War Museum. Each year, the city hosts Civil War mock battles and a historic fair.
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May 25, 2017
Crop Photos? Yes. Sometimes.
Crop Photos? Yes. Sometimes. - Forget that photography purist argument. With picture resolution so high it's a shame to leave those pictures within a picture behind.
May 09, 2017
Insect Photography Tips | Tripods, Monopods, Focus Rails
Insect Photography Tips: Insects are expected to move. Your camera is not. Learn what photography equipment you need to keep your camera stay steady.
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Apr 26, 2017
7 Tips for Photographing News
Get tips for photographing news from an international photojournalist. - Shooting photography for the news full time requires special preparations.
Apr 21, 2017
Help With First DSLR Purchase
Question and Answer: Can you help with our first DSLR purchase? A Picture Power reader wants to buy a DSLR for his wife but is unsure what to get. Never fear! We can help.
Apr 17, 2017
Depth of Field | Digital Photography Terms
What is in focus in your pictures? What is sharp in your pictures? Depth of field refers to the area of your picture that is in focus. Learn about this important digital photography term.
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Apr 13, 2017
Lightroom Has Limitations. Good.
Lightroom Has Limitations. Good. - Some people thrive in a world without limits. Others like to push through limitations. I like pushing through and Lightroom is the tool I use to push my photography.
Apr 05, 2017
12 Parade Photography Tips
Parade Photography Tips - Never miss another clown shot. Get perfect parade pictures with the help of these 12 parade photography tips.
Mar 29, 2017
10 Event Photography Tips | Telling A Story And Getting The Next Gig
Event Photography Tips | Part-time and amateur photographers, with a decent camera and lens, can make extra cash with event photography. Here are some tips to make sure you get the best pictures.
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Mar 28, 2017
Photography Business Tips | When A Non-Profit Asks You To Take Photos For Free
Have you ever been approached by a non-profit organization to take pictures for them for free or at a reduced cost? Don't get mad! Here's why there's hidden opportunity in these kinds of requests.
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Mar 27, 2017
Drone Photography for Weddings: What You Need to Know
Drone photography in wedding packages is the hottest new trend for wedding photographers and videographers. Here's what you need to know before adding a drone to your list of services.
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Mar 23, 2017
Photography Bracketing | Make Your Photos Super Awesome
Are you having difficulty creating excellent images in harsh lighting conditions? Learn the one digital photography technique, photography bracketing, that will transform the way you take pictures.
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Mar 15, 2017
Digital Photography Terms
Are you baffled by all the digital photography terms? Here's a quick and easy explanation to get you started.
Mar 11, 2017
The Canon 6D: A Story of Why
The Canon 6D: A Story of Why - A few days ago I bought a Canon 6D. Now, I am waiting for it. This is the story of why I bought the Canon 6D.
Feb 24, 2017
HDR Photography Raw vs JPEG Comparison (Example 2)
Sometimes pictures are more powerful than words. In this HDR photography raw vs jpeg comparison, see for yourself which photos you like better. It's like a wine tasting for your eyes.
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