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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.



Pick The Perfect Photo Printer
A printer tech primer to help you buy the perfect printer (and ultimately make better prints)
Pick The Perfect Photo PrinterPhoto printers come in all shapes and sizes, and even the inexpensive entry-level printers seem to make great photos.

Sponsored Tip: Enhancing Local Detail
I’m going to build on the idea or directing the viewer’s eye where you want it.
Sponsored Tip: Enhancing Local DetailIf you need precise masking (selecting exactly what parts of photo you want to adjust), you will need to take advantage of Photoshop's more precise tools.

Symphony For The Eyes
Vincent Versace explains why the print is his ultimate photographic expression
Symphony For The EyesCreating stunning prints of your best photographs is not only the pinnacle of photographic expression.

Silhouettes: Shapes In The Light
Use strong backlighting to create dramatic compositions
Silhouettes: Shapes In The LightAs photographers, we generally fixate on things such as focus and light, making sure our subjects are correctly lit, allowing for details to be crisp and clear.

Still In Motion
Record a time-lapse sequence on your next photo shoot
Still In MotionIf you recently went to the movies, watched TV or surfed YouTube videos, chances are good you've seen some time-lapse photography.

Dream Worlds
Creating other-worldly images that blend Photoshop with film-based darkroom techniques
Dream WorldsAnn Elliott Cutting carves out time from her busy schedule as a commercial assignment photographer to make the images that she's inspired to make.

Five On-Camera Flash Tips
You shouldn’t use your on-camera flash. Here’s what to do when you have to
Five On-Camera Flash TipsYou should not use your on-camera flash. There, now that we got that fundamental rule established, let’s talk about breaking it.

Larger Than Life
How large format prints enhance the impact of Steve McCurry's intimate portraits
Larger Than LifeRenown photographer Steve McCurry talks about connecting with his subjects.

Local Control in Black & White
Selective adjustments for better black-and-white conversions
Local Control in Black & WhiteOkay, let me warn you right off the bat: this is going to be another tip about converting color photos to black-and-white.

The Prints Are The Legacy
Greg Gorman crafts bold black and white photographs that reveal the essence of the superstars he photographs
The Prints Are The LegacyGreg Gorman gives insight on how he uses the interplay between highlights and shadows in his evocative images.

Retouching With Light
Use lights precisely to make faces look their best
Retouching With LightWhen we talk about making portraits it’s inevitable that the topic of retouching comes up



 
 

 
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