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This Is Why We Need Black Photographers to Document the Protests
As long as the protests are being documented, what does it matter if the people taking the photographs that we see in our newspapers are white? On June 2, five of the U.S.A.’s largest newspapers…
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The Only Rule You Need for Landscape Photography
Seven years ago, I have stopped using photography rules, which massively improved my photography. But there is one rule that makes the difference between an average shot and a masterpiece. And it is…
Are You Ready? Photography Is About to Change Forever
If you're a photographer who earns a living photographing people, you need to be prepared for this. I'll be the first to admit that as a landscape photographer, I don't pretend to know much about the…
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How Well Does Topaz Labs’ New Photo AI Sharpen Blurry Photos?
Topaz Labs Photo AI has been officially released, so take a look here to see what it is, how to use it, and how well it sharpens a blurry photograph. The days are coming, my friends, when photography…
Three Things to Do When You Get Your First Camera
Getting your first dedicated camera is highly exciting, as it opens up an entirely new world of creative possibilities. It also means you have a lot to learn and to practice. So, where should you get…
A Beginner's Guide to White Balance in Photography
Along with shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, white balance is one of the most fundamental settings on your camera and something you will want to consider before you take a photo. So, what is white…
Five Reasons I Crop Peoples’ Heads Off in Headshots and You Should Too
Believe it or not, headshot cropping and orientation is a controversial topic in the photography community. In this article and the accompanying video, I give you five reasons to crop horizontally and…
Finally, an Amazingly Fast, Simple Way to Create Realistic Shadows in Photoshop
If you want to learn how to quickly create realistic-looking shadows for your subjects in Photoshop, you need to check this out. There has been a lot of conjecture recently about the increasing role…
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