Thursday, 19 June 2014

4 Tips for Taking Better Photographs of Trees




Can’t see the wood for the trees? I’ve often struggled with the challenge of photographing trees in a way that captures the imagination and takes the viewer on a journey. I’ve learned that for me, there are two very effective ways to consider and photograph trees. Try asking...
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Don’t Know What to Shoot? These 4 Photography Exercises Will Keep You Motivated




Whether you’re just getting into photography, or if you’ve been at it for years; you can keep yourself rejuvenated, and keep the creative juices flowing by always trying new things.
If you’re feeling uninspired photographically, that’s a sign that you need to shake things...
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Wednesday, 18 June 2014

Kids Posing Guide: Early Bird Discount Ends in 36 Hours




A few weeks ago we launched a brand new Kids Portraiture Printables collection in the dPS store with a 25% off Early Bird Discount (40% off if you get it with the companion eBook).
This post is just a quick note to let you know that that discount ends in just over 36 hours.
The printables...
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10 Reasons Why a Pro is Using a Mirrorless Camera for Personal and Paid Jobs





Everyone can take a picture, but as photographers (professional or aspiring), we have the skill set and the tools to create great images in any situation. We have the ability to turn the ordinary into extraordinary through photography. As the saying goes, the shoemaker’s kids have no sho...
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How to Convert Photos to Black and White in Lightroom




Andrew’s book Mastering Lightroom III is on sale now at Snapndeals for 40% off. This is a limited time offer, grab it while it’s available.

Today I’m going to show you just how easy to use, and effective Lightroom is, for converting colour photos to powerful black and white...
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Tuesday, 17 June 2014

How to Make Stronger Photographs Through the Process of Visual Design





Photography is an art that relies on light. It also relies heavily on the visual message. You have no way of communicating anything to your viewer except through the visual language you use. If you use strong visual elements, your images will be effective and people will stop and look. If you...
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How to do Surreal Digital Infrared Photography Without Expensive Gear or Camera Conversions




Photos made with invisible infrared light, rather than visible light, yield wildly strange and eerie photographs that always have the “WOW Factor.”  For landscapes or scenic imagery, infrared (IR) photography is highly regarded as fine art. But back in the days of film photography, ...
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