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Photographing Wild Horses

Photographing Wild Horses

Photographing wild horses can be an amazing experience—the subject matter is compelling, beautiful and often unpredictable.  You don’t need to be an accredited professional photographer to take on such a feat, but you do need to make sure you’ve got a few important facts in your knowledge toolbox.  If you’re close to an area where [...]

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Tips for Traveling Light with Photo Gear

Tips for Traveling Light with Photo Gear

Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a two-week trek across the pond, packing right—and light—is critical to making your trek a success.  After all, who wants to lug a bunch of superfluous gear around? Here are a few tips to ensure your gear bag is light, well-equipped and ready to travel:
Think it Through: Imagine [...]

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Aquatic Photography, Part II:  Basics of Shooting Underwater

Aquatic Photography, Part II: Basics of Shooting Underwater

For many photographers, exploring what’s beneath the sea is a natural progression in a desire to expand their skills and experiment with new subjects.  It’s important to understand what kind of aquatic photography is appealing to you so that the proper training is completed in advance.  For example, there will be different challenges in shooting [...]

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The ABCs of HD Video on Your DSLR Camera

The ABCs of HD Video on Your DSLR Camera

What a difference a decade makes!
In the last ten years, we’ve seen a mass exodus of photographers leaving film cameras for the many benefits digital technology has provided.  The industry continues to progress, offering us a dizzying array of new features, accessories and ways of better leveraging the equipment we currently own.  One of the [...]

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Aquatic Photography Definition: Backscatter

Aquatic Photography Definition: Backscatter

While the term sounds like a skittish fish making a run for shelter in a nearby reef, the term ‘backscatter’ refers to the small white dots that sometimes show up on underwater images as a result of the flash lighting up a floating particulate or minute item on the subject or in the background. [...]

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Fantastic Fireworks Photos

Fantastic Fireworks Photos

There is something a bit magical in a Fourth of July fireworks display.  Designed to be a spectacular event celebrating the independence of our great Nation, it’s a true slice of Americana that is meant to be photographed and celebrated.  Here are a few tips to help you capture some spectacular shots:
The Early Bird Gets [...]

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Underwater Photography Concept: Absorption

Underwater Photography Concept: Absorption

When shooting images underwater, selective color absorption will occur, which means that colors will slowly disappear, leaving the entire spectrum of color unavailable to be photographed without an alternative light source. The depth at which this occurs will depend upon a number of factors including direct sunlight and whether the diver is in fresh or [...]

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An Introduction to Aquatic Photography: Part I

An Introduction to Aquatic Photography: Part I

Whether you just want to get better underwater shots of your kids in the pool, expand your abilities when snorkeling or become scuba certified in order to shoot fantastic tropical fish and reefs, we’ll explain how to make the most of every situation. In Part I, we’ll cover how to choose the right scuba instructor [...]

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Tips for Keeping Your Subjects’ Eyes Open

Tips for Keeping Your Subjects’ Eyes Open

It’s bound to happen when you have a number of kids to photograph—someone’s going to have her eyes closed and you’ll be left with a picture that’s almost perfect.  This is a common dilemma that challenges amateur and professional photographers alike, but we’ve got a couple of tips to help you overcome this obstacle.
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Pick the Perfect Gear Bag

Pick the Perfect Gear Bag

While many of us are guilty of tossing our digital cameras and equipment inside a large tote or backpack, deep down we know that we should be taking better care of our gear.  The right bag provides a number of benefits including proper padding to absorb shock and to protect from bumps and drops, and [...]

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