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Focus Area’s
Having the correct focus on your images and videos is key. The quality will be quite lower without being in focus when needed. Especially when you are on paid photoshoots, your subject will want to be in focus rather than the background. In order to do so you need to understand focus modes and areas,…
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How to Master Natural Light in Photography
Natural light is going to be all of your light coming from the sun. But, we can use more tools to assist us in using the suns natural light. Some variety of ways we can use the sun can include, sunrise sunset to capture golden hour, mid day will give you more harsh direct overhead…
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Street Photography
Street photography is more than just pointing a camera and shooting; it’s about seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary and finding cool things others may not see or think about. It’s a raw, unfiltered look into the lives and moments that define the pulse of urban life. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just starting,…
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Sony Picture Profiles
A picture profile is a in camera setting that changes characteristics to an image. This can include contrast, color, detail, etc. On Sony there are 7 main picture profiles. To get to this setting, press MENU, “Camera Settings”, then “Picture Profile”. PP1: Movie Gamma; Has soft contrast, and good detail in the shadows. PP2: Picture…
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Color Profiles in Adobe Lightroom
Color is a very important aspect to your photos. It can determine the engagement of your photos with your viewers. For the following photos of mine you can see the difference between straight out of the camera and after post editing, there is a feeling of emotion and significance. Post Editing Out of Camera Some…
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Waterfowl Photography
Whether you are capturing the story of a hunt or photographing the color of the marsh in the off season, waterfowl photography produces some amazing stories. How I started I started waterfowl photography back in 2021, so I am going in on my 5th year capturing the story of the hunt. My first hunt with…
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How to Develop Your Unique Photography Style
It is important for photographers to develop their own unique style, it sets them apart and makes it easier for them to be recognized. You want to be different than other photographers because your customers will want to choose you for your specific style. Your unique style is your own vision, emotion, and story. It…
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The Power Of Composition
Some may be thinking, what is composition? Composition is the arrangement of elements within the frame being captured. This may influence how the viewers perceive the message and how they may interact with the image or clip. Having a good composition guides the viewers eyes to create a harmonious visual experience. Rule of Thirds This…
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How To Master Manual Mode On Your Camera
Want to dive deeper into photography and take more control of the way your photos look, switch over to manual mode. When you are in auto, the camera analyzes the scene and decides what the settings should be to achieve a well exposed photo. But, what the camera doesn’t know is what type of photo…
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My Journey As a Self Taught Photographer!
I started picking up a digital camera in my early childhood. More recently in 2020 I went out and purchased my own camera, a Canon eos M50 mkii. I was using my mothers old Sony DSLR camera, safe to say it was out dated. I wanted the new technology where I could see real time…