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A Beginner’s Guide to Minimalist Photography

Minimalism is splitting the world in two. Love it or hate it, it’s a style with a very defined outline, one that has its roots in in the painted arts of the 20th century and that continued to branch out in other domains. These days, minimalism is especially present in design, fashion, and photography.

A simple scout around websites such as Twitter and Tumblr will be sufficient to tell us how we’ve gradually distanced ourselves from most things that are complicated and detailed.

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5 Life-Saving Tips on How to Back Up Photos

Everyone’s heard the horror stories about people who’ve lost their photos, and everyone knows that – no matter what they’re of or what they’re for – losing your pictures can be devastating.

Whether it’s a folder of precious family photos, a portfolio, or a project for a client, replacing what was lost can be time consuming, expensive, and even impossible – which is precisely why photo backups are so important.

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How to Use Photoshop to Enhance Details in Your Photos

Do you think that your images lack details? Here is the way to extract the extra details that are already present in your photos, but are not visible, using Photoshop.

How to Use Photoshop to Enhance Details in Your Photos

Some methods like high pass sharpening will either give you a way too crunchy look or create halos around the edges of the different elements in your image. However, this is a different approach, which is less prone to these unwanted artifacts.

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10 Pro Tips to Design a Killer Mood Board to Present Your Work

When you’re working on a design or photography project for a client, a mood board can be one of the best ways to get your vision across. A mood board is essentially a collage of things that inspired you for this particular project. They can help you really nail down the look and feel of your work, and make sure it’s cohesive. But they’re not just for the designer; they’re also a great way to present your work to your client and showcase what you do.

how to design a killer mood board

We’re going to walk you through some of our expert tips for designing a fantastic mood board that helps both you and your client achieve the result you want. In other words, it’s a win-win!

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Tokina AT-X 11-16 Pro DX II Review: Best Value from Wide Angle

Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 is an ultra wide angle lens for crop sensor camera bodies (DX) with a moderately fast constant aperture of f2.8. It is Tokina’s top of the line lens (AT-X) with an internal focusing (IF) and Super-low Dispersion glass (SD). It is available in Canon, Nikon and Sony A mounts.

Tokina AT-X 11-16 Pro DX II Review With Sample Images

Due to its focal length and fast aperture, it’s an ideal choice for landscape photographers and a must have for street and indoor photography. Among its competitors, it’s the most cost effective and value for money solution for ultra wide shooting needs.

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The Secret to Getting Tack Sharp Images for the Web

Do your images end up looking soft when you resize them and export them for the web?

how to save sharp images for the web

When you resize an image, it loses some sharpness. With a 24 MP image measuring 6000 px you need to resize quite a lot to downsize it for optimal web use which is often around 800 px wide. That is why a set-once-and-forget approach to sharpening will not get you great, sharp looking images to share on social media or to upload to your website.

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Fujifilm X70 User Review: Sweet for Street

Fujifilm x70 is the newest little beast in Fujifilm lineup of premium compact cameras. This camera is targeted towards enthusiast and professional photographers (thanks to retro styling and large APS-C sensor) who want to travel light and want image quality at the same time.

Fuji X70 User Review

Fuji x70 is a trade-off between the legendary Fujifilm x100T and more travel oriented point and shoot Fujifilm x30. With a fixed prime lens of 28mm (35mm equivalent) and an APS-C sensor, it’s a must have for all street photography lovers.

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Logos for Photography Business: 5 Trends to Use

A well-designed logo is a must-have tool for any photographer and studio wants to be seen on the market. According to many analysts, a logo plays an important role in entrepreneur’s success. Especially, if it’s a part of a brand identity.

 

Logos for Photography Business Trends

Use the following trends and ideas to create a powerful logo for your photography business and grab the attention of potential customers in a matter of a moment.

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Top 6 Best Cameras Under $1000

If you are interested in taking up photography as a hobby or just love snapping pictures of family and friends, you are probably well aware of how expensive most high-end digital cameras can be.

The really great cameras all seem to be well outside your budget. In fact, if you happen to run across a great camera for around $3000, you might be inclined to consider yourself lucky.

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14 Essential Rain Photography Tips for Creating Dramatic Images

Wherever you travel, you are always free to take that perfect shot from the best angle. Not when it’s pouring down heavily, though. Winter is not always the best climate for comfortable outdoor photography.

But guess what, if you are a clever photographer, you can take even better photos in the rain than on sunny days. Cold and stormy weather is the best time to capture dramatic, moody photos that will impress the viewer like no regular “good weather” picture ever will.

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