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5 Tips for Fantastic Holiday Photos

1. Make sure that your cameraʼs autofocus is actually in focus. Most autofocus cameras require that you press the shutter button down halfway to focus the camera. If you just press the shutter button all the way down, the camera … Continue reading

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Photography Terms Glossary

Ambient – ambient light is the available or surrounding light Aperture – the amount of light being let in through the lens (lens opening) see f-stop ASA – a film speed rating similar to an IOS rating Bracket – to … Continue reading

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How to Eliminate Camera Shake for Good

It can often seem like a mystery as to why an image came out blurry. The most common cause for blurry images is camera shake which basically means that the camera moved during your shot. This movement can be very … Continue reading

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The Basics of Photographing Your Artwork

Your time on the screen will be very short, perhaps only a few seconds. Make the most of that brief time to communicate the quality of your work. Backgrounds Keep backgrounds simple. Don’t use busy textures or outdoor scenes behind … Continue reading

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Tips for Applying to Juried Shows

The Digital eJury System Benefit from Understanding the Process For many years, juries relied on slide projectors to view the work of potential exhibitors. Sets of images would be projected in a dark room while descriptions were read over the … Continue reading

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Examples of Lighting in Photography

The color, direction, quantity, and quality of the light you use determines how your subjects appear. Outdoor Lighting Changing daylight can alter the apparent shapes, colors, tones, and forms of a scene. The color of sunlight changes most rapidly at … Continue reading

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