Sharpness, clarity, even a certain kind of grittiness, seem to be the distinguishing mark of professional photography. Detail isn’t just the result of owning a good camera (although it does help), it comes from a fundamental understanding of the way your camera works. When you learn how to bring out the most important details in [...]

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On a bright day, the sun is both your best friend and worst enemy. It can provide a lot of light if you’re facing the right side, but it can also make many of your photos look unevenly lit or sometimes completely dark. Believe it or not, there are several things to consider when taking [...]

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Lighting can make a serious difference to your photos. The most recent example is this photo from subscriber Kilian Hofmann. Kilian entered a Curves competition with the following image:

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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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