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4 Reasons Why New Photographers Should Try Every Genre
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What lured you into photography? Was it a specific genre? Was it a person? Whatever the case, I want to lay out the benefits of being as open and experimental as possible when you are new to the craft.

How to Take Beautiful Senior Portraits
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If you are looking to take some portraits of your senior, or are looking to pick up some work in that area, this video gives you some great tips and a behind-the-scenes look at a senior shoot.
The Robots Are Coming, but There's One Thing They Can't Touch
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We've always known that robots are coming for all of our jobs, but in the past year, we've started to see them clank out of the shadows. There are few areas that are safe from their shiny mitts, but there is one thing that is impossible for AI to replicate and usurp.
First Time Astrophotography for Complete Beginners
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Astrophotography is one of those genres that few photographers have actually tried. It can be difficult, it can be intimidating, but it's highly rewarding, and you don't need a lot to get started. This video shows Lizzie Peirce's first-ever attempt with the help of friend and fellow photographer, Sam Lydya Smith.
How to Take Photos Like Alexey Titarenko
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Alexey Titanrenko is a photographer that creates unique results on a consistent basis. It sounds simple, but he is truly a master of his craft and creates stunning, otherworldly images. Here is how you can take photographs in a similar style.

What Makes a Portrait Resonate With You?
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There are likely north of a billion portrait images in existence, and so, capturing an audience for your shot is absurdly difficult without having a preexisting following. Nevertheless, it's certainly possible, and I wondered what exactly makes a portrait resonate with me and if it is the same for others.
Shooting to Intentionally Alter Using Adobe Photoshop Beta
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If you're not sick of seeing the term "AI", you may have been off-grid for a while. Nevertheless, this inevitable but interesting application of Adobe Photoshop Beta's AI is worth a look. "Fix it in post" could have a far broader scope now.
Can I Learn Photography on My Own?
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I have heard many different questions from those interested in photography, from staples such as "What is the best camera" to more obscure inquiries, such as "Is photography dying?" For some reason, the question in this article's title caught me more off guard than most.
5 Common Exposure Mistakes You Should Avoid
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Light is damn-near everything to photographers, and the exposure of an image is how it is captured. It isn't complicated to get right, but that doesn't mean there aren't many pitfalls to avoid. Here are five.
85mm Versus 135mm Lens Comparison for Portraiture
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Two of the most popular focal lengths for portraiture are 85mm and 135mm. If you want to upgrade your nifty-fifty for something a bit longer, which should you choose? Well, it depends on a number of factors.
How to Use the Fujifilm Pixel Shift Multi-Shot Works
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Have you ever wondered what the Fujifilm Pixel Shift Multi-Shot mode does and how it works? Whether you have or not, it's worth learning about this technology and just how powerful it can be.
The 24K Gold Lens You Cannot Buy
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Usually, companies create lenses they would very much like to sell you, particularly if they only make lenses. However, TTArtisan's special edition 35mm f/1.4 isn't for sale, which works perfectly on me, as now I want it more than I ever would have.
5 Editing Mistakes That Make Your Photos Look Amateur
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Post-production of your photography can feel like a minefield when you first start; overwhelming, endlessly complicated, and confusing. In this video, Pat Kay goes over five common mistakes that can ruin your images.
After 6 Months, Was the Leica Q2 Ghost Worth It?
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Leica can be a polarizing brand for primarily one reason: price. Nevertheless, the cameras they create are often special and those who shoot with them, swear by them. In this video, Evan Ranft goes through his thoughts on whether the purchase was worth it or not.
Using Adobe Photoshop's Generative Fill on Video
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Adobe Photoshop's generative fill allows AI to recreate or remove parts of an image, blowing many minds in the process. Now, what if you could use this new tool on your videos? Well, it's possible, and here's how.
A Portrait Shoot With a $35 Rebel XT
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We've all heard that equipment doesn't make the photographer, and that a great photographer can create great images with whatever camera they have. But, how does that actually translate? How different do images look when taken with an early DSLR, compared to a modern mirrorless?
One Photographer's Failures That Led to Success
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It's easy to look at anyone who has had success and see a perfect game, or luck, or a helping hand, but it's often the case that to reach success, you have to stand on many past failures.
Mimicking the Look of a High-End Campaign With No Budget
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Many of the most expensive shoots spend inordinate amounts of money on incredible locations, models, and photographers. But, if you're willing to accept models that aren't A-list celebrities, you might be able to recreate the same standard without being bankrolled.
How to Make Filmmaking Your Career
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Filmmaking is a desirable career and has been for many years. Now, however, there is more demand and are more ways into it than ever before. Here is some advice from somebody who has walked that path.