It’s always a good idea to critique photos and to have one’s own photos critiqued. You don’t need to be a professional photographer to develop an eye for great photography. You just need to sit back and think about what appeals to you in a photo. Oftentimes, this is some combination of color balance, composition, [...]

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Some pictures are simply impossible to describe. They yank us right out of our seats and force us to pay attention. The only thing we have left to say is “Wow! I didn’t think you could do that.” It is the photographer’s dream and ultimate goal to produce pictures like this, and even the best [...]

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No, it’s not a new kind of fish snack, but instead something to watch for when taking your next night-time shot. A reader of my tips, Bob Johnson, sent me an email last week asking if I could help. Hi David, Have enjoyed your lessons and have learned a lot. I have a problem with [...]

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You are probably familiar with ISO on film used in a film camera. It’s the ‘speed’ of the film – higher ISO values mean you can take photos in lower light. But what about in the digital world?

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A lot of cameras come with an Anti-Blur mode. This is marketed to reduce blur in your photos; particularly when indoors or at twilight. But does it work, and how can it help with your photography? Does Anti Blur Mode work? Yes it does. It can stop (or limit) blurry photos caused by low light. [...]

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The 3-Point Lighting technique has been used for ages by studio photographers to create portrait shots. You usually need three lights. – A Key Light. The strongest light and sets the lighting of the scene – A Fill Light. Helps to fill the shadows where the main light can’t reach – A Back Light. Lights [...]

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Our second “Power of 5″ winner is Vanessa Lister. Vanessa’s tip was something I hadn’t heard of before – and is a very quick and easy way of making sure your subjects aren’t squinting into the light. Congratulations Vanessa, you’re also the proud recipient of a Canon A630 camera. – David Great photos need the [...]

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