Articles: Photo Techniques

Erez Marom | Published on Mar 7, 2012 |
A solid understanding of compositional principles is crucial to photographic success. Macro photography presents unique challenges and solutions for generating captivating images. Nature Photographer Erez Marom discusses the compositional guidelines he uses when creating a macro photograph.
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Erez Marom | Published on Feb 15, 2012 |
Nature photographer Erez Marom discusses the problem of insufficient depth-of-field in macro photography, and shows you two ways to overcome it.
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CarstenKriegerPhotography | Published on Jan 20, 2012 |
Landscape photography has long been a popular endeavor, but doing it well involves much more than simply taking your camera to an exotic location. Learn some of the equipment, logistical and technical basics you need to get started in this genre.
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Matt Golowczynski | Published on Jan 8, 2012 |
Capturing successful images of food doesn't need to be complicated, and it doesn't require any specialist equipment either. Matt Golowczynski shares a few words of wisdom for those venturing into this largely unchartered photographic genre.
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Gioradan | Published on Dec 23, 2011 |
In this article, documentary and commercial photographer Giora Dan shares his tips for shooting human subjects in a documentary style. He covers three basic techniques - unplanned, spontaneous shooting, planned shots, and 'confrontational' photography.
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Erez Marom | Published on Nov 28, 2011 |
Nature photographer Erez Marom explains the importance of the magnification ratio in macro photography.
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Dallas Dahms | Published on Nov 23, 2011 |
Making the most of an African safari tour begins with ensuring you've got the right gear to capture the images you envision. Photographer and tour operator Dallas Dahms shows you how to successfully gear up for your once-in-a-lifetime trip.
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robneil | Published on Nov 18, 2011 |
Aviation photography offers a great way to expand your portfolio of images with some dynamic shots. In this article, Rob Neil, photographer and editor of Pacific Wings magazine explains the basics for capturing great images of both moving and static aircraft.
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Erez Marom | Published on Oct 19, 2011 |
Erez Marom elborates about point of view in a macro shot, as well as the importance of finding and shooting special scenes.
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Ben Hattenbach | Published on Oct 12, 2011 |
Ben Hattenbach is a wilderness photographer who explores the remote corners of the planet. In this articles he shows us some of favorite images of the Northern Lights and explains how to find an aurora and how to equip yourself to capture it. He also gives advice on camera settings and composition.
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OneThird | Published on May 14, 2012 |
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Doug Pardee | Published on Feb 5, 2012 |
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AllPhotoAdventures | Published on Jan 5, 2012 |
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