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Understanding Flash Unit Settings

Understanding Flash Unit Settings

When used effectively, a flash can be a powerful tool in photography, helping to illuminate your subjects and add depth to your shots. However, understanding flash settings—such as delay, intensity, and others—can be tricky. This guide will help you get the most out of your flash by exploring these critical settings. Quick reminder: for a […]

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Harnessing Soft Light: Where & When to Find Diffused Lighting

Harnessing Soft Light: Where & When to Find Diffused Lighting

As a photographer, understanding light is as fundamental as understanding your camera. One of the most flattering and universally appealing types of lighting is diffused light. This kind of light is soft, gentle, and does not cast harsh shadows, making it ideal for a variety of photography genres. But where and when can you find […]

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The Dynamics of Diagonal Lines

The Dynamics of Diagonal Lines

Diagonal lines are used by photographers to lead a viewer’s eyes to a particular spot in the composition. This spot is often the subject or very near the subject. Related reminder: only 1 day left for the Advanced Composition Guide at 78% Off Create Visual Tension Visual tension is created by a diagonal line. This […]

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This Tip Will Give Your Photos Powerful Perspective

This Tip Will Give Your Photos Powerful Perspective

This article is based on concepts from The Advanced Composition Guide which is currently 78% off if you want to dig deeper for further training. The magnificence of the human machine, also known as the human body, gives us three-dimensional vision. It is that benefit that allows us to evaluate size and distance. In photography, […]

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Shadow & Light: Split Lighting Tips for Powerful Portraits

Shadow & Light: Split Lighting Tips for Powerful Portraits

Split lighting is a popular technique in portrait photography where the light source illuminates only half of the subject’s face, creating a distinct division down the center of the face. This lighting style is dramatic and can be used to convey a range of emotions or add a sense of mystery to the portrait. Here’s […]

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Removing Dust & Power Lines in Photo Editor

Removing Dust & Power Lines in Photo Editor

Whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, one thing’s for sure—nothing ruins a great shot like dust spots or distracting power lines. In today’s fast-paced world of mobile photography and social sharing, editing should be seamless and efficient. That’s where Luminar Neo shines. Now available at a limited-time discount during the Summer Sale, Luminar Neo […]

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How to Capture Leading Lines That Work

How to Capture Leading Lines That Work

This article is based on concepts from The Advanced Composition Guide which is currently 78% off if you want to dig deeper for further training. Leading lines are a “first try” composition tool for many photographers when they attempt to consciously compose a photograph. The reason for this is that they’re often easily spotted within […]

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Camera Tripod Tips: When Do You Need One?

Camera Tripod Tips: When Do You Need One?

With very rare exceptions, the main subject of your photograph must be sharp—not necessarily the whole picture, but certainly the subject. Even if you want the subject blurred, to give a sense of movement, then the background must be sharp. And you’ll get the sharpest photographs by using a tripod. There are three ways your […]

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Lens Flare: From Accidental to Artistic in Photography

Lens Flare: From Accidental to Artistic in Photography

Lens flare is a phenomenon in photography that occurs when light scatters or flares in a lens system, often in response to a bright light source, creating an effect that is either intentionally used for artistic purposes or considered an undesirable artifact. This effect can add a unique, sometimes ethereal quality to images, or it […]

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When to Use On-Camera or Off-Camera Flash Photography

When to Use On-Camera or Off-Camera Flash Photography

Lighting plays a crucial role in photography. With the right lighting, you can create a masterpiece; with poor lighting, even a perfect scene can look dull. Flash is one tool in a photographer’s arsenal to combat tricky lighting situations. But when should you use on-camera flash, and when should you shift to off-camera flash? Let’s […]

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