How To: Photography Techniques & Tips
Whether you're just learning photography basics or you need some advice on an advanced photo technique, our How-To section offers tips for shutterbugs at every level.
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Taking full control of your images is easy when you know how to work in RAW
Capturing digital photos in RAW mode provides a variety of benefits, such as the ability to fine-tune color temperature after capture, greater exposure latitude than JPEG capture and the opportunity to work with high-bit data....
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How to get high-impact photos of the wide world of sports
There’s nothing more thrilling in sports photography than nailing the climactic moment in a still image.... Read More » |
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10 tips for still photographers with video-capable cameras
Chances are, if you recently bought a digital still camera, it also has the ability to shoot video.... Read More » |
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Turn plain grayscale images into beautifully toned black-and-whites
Long ago in the darkroom, just when I thought I understood black-and-white printing, my teacher introduced another challenge: toning.... Read More » |
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Change the shutter speed and aperture in photoshop for creative effects
I don’t know about you, but when I look at a photograph on my monitor, I sometimes wish I had used a different shutter speed (to freeze or blur action) or a different aperture (for more or less depth of field).... Read More » |
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