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Digital photo tips- The right angle for your shot

Michael W. Jones — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:28:12 +0000

Most amateur photos are taken with the camera pointed straight ahead, at eye level, with the subject centered in the frame. These tendencies generally make for boring photos. Let’s change the angle!

Most of us stand up straight, put the camera’s view screen in front of [...]
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Digital Photo- Using fill flash outdoors

Michael W. Jones — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 22:45:23 +0000

Although it is not overly obvious, using flash when taking digital photographs outdoors can add a great deal to your photos, especially of people. Here’s how to use fill flash outdoors to make portraits better.

Most of us would not think of using our flash feature [...]
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How to take photos in bright sun

Emily Price — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:18:42 +0000

Summer is very quickly coming upon us. If you find yourself hanging out in the sun and snapping a few shots this summer, here are some tips on how to take excellent pictures in bright sunlight.

Shoot With Your Subject Facing the Sun

OK, so [...]
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Photo Tutorial: Sports Photography

Emily Price — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:26:19 +0000

It’s that time of year again when the kids start playing soccer, or the family heads out to watch the local baseball team show their stuff. If you plan on taking your digital camera out to some sporting events this summer, here are some tips [...]
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Taking Children’s Photos -Tips for great pictures of your kids

Emily Price — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:14:12 +0000

Every parent wants to have good pictures of their children, and taking pictures of children may be one of the toughest things out there to do. Here are some tips for child photography to make your pictures look their best every time you snap a [...]
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Photography tips: are you metering correctly?

Staff writer — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:46:59 +0000

The meter in your camera may be part of the most advanced metering system available, yet it cannot be considered accurate all the time. This is not because of a technological shortfall, but because of a simple principle: your [...]
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Getting creative with your family photographs

Greg Beyer — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:05:29 +0000

Most people wait for special occassions to get their cameras out. But having a digital camera gives you the freedom to take more photos and experiment a little with your everyday photos.

Family snappers tend to stick to the [...]
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Photography tutorial: How to take candid photographs of people

Staff writer — Sat, 24 May 2008 07:52:46 +0000

Some of the most captivating images of people are those caught candidly. One dictionary defines the word candid as â€œfree from bias, prejudice, or malice; marked by honest sincere expression; relating to photography of subjects acting naturally [...]
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