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We all know we should back up our computers. None of us seem to do it, however. To me, talking about backups is kind of like talking about flossing. . . Until it hurts no one wants to listen. Fair enough. I, however, have already lost plenty data and have needed a few teeth drilled, too. Bad luck? Maybe. But if you—ahem—feel my pain, keep...
Have you ever focused on a long-term photography project? By that I mean, set yourself a photographic goal and worked on it (if not exclusively, at least intentionally) for a few weeks, months, or even years? If you haven’t, don’t let the idea be overwhelming or intimidating. To improve yourself as a photographer, you need to push yourself—something that is unfortunately much easier to daydream...
In my last article I introduced the idea of exposure and some of the things every photographer should consider when trying to properly expose a photograph. In this article, I’m going to explain how to use the two technical tools that are built right into your digital camera for that express purpose. It all starts with the light meter. . . How your camera’s light...
Here’s a very common scenario for new photographers. You get a camera. You take some pictures. You eventually import those photos into your image editing program. . . and you’re immediately dismayed. “But, it looked so much better in real life!” you exclaim. Something’s not adding up—you experienced that moment completely differently. So what do you do? Tip #1 – Remember that your camera doesn’t...
If flash isn't an option and you're taking photos in a low-lit area, your shutter will need to be open longer. . . which increases the risk of blurry photos. If you find yourself in this situation, try a few of the following techniques: