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How to Take a Self-timer Photo on Any Device + When to Use Self Timer

Whether you are using a smartphone or DSLR camera,  there are times when you need to use the self-timer feature of the camera for triggering shots. With the variety of devices these days and their own camera control software, this is no longer as standard and easy to find as pulling the spring loaded self timer lever from decades ago.

self timer night photo

In this guide, I will show you how to set the self-timer on your android phone, Apple iPhone, tablet and DSLR/ Mirrorless camera. I will also share situations when you should use self-timer for capturing pictures. You will learn that most of the uses are not for taking selfies.

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How To Take Dark Moody Photos With An iPhone

Using camera phones has made photography far more accessible to the average person. Most of us carry our phones with us all the time, allowing us to take photographs almost anywhere and everywhere.

moody photo of landscape

These days you don’t need a top-of-the-range DSLR to take impressive photos. “iPhoneography” has taken root, allowing people to capture great images with their iPhone—potentially for a fraction of the cost of a camera and related paraphernalia.  Camera phones such as the iPhone are also now capable of creative photography such as dark, moody photos.  In this article I will describe exactly how these can be achieved with your iPhone.

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Drone Photography for Weddings- Ultimate Guide

If you are a wedding photographer, it is essential that you have all the necessary camera gear and skills to capture these special moments. Nowadays, drone shots and drone footage are quite common in weddings.

drone flying over wedding party

So, if you want to be successful at wedding photography, it is important to have a drone and drone shooting skills. While this article may not be a substitute for years of experience in drone wedding photography, it will get you well on your way.

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What Camera Lens is Closest to the Human Eye?

The human eye has several camera-like features. As a photographer, you would want to know the various parameters like focal length, aperture, and megapixels of the eye, which are the typical parameters of any digital camera.

closeup of eye

Many famous photographers use the eye equivalent focal length to capture most of their images. Why do many photographers prefer to choose this focal length and what camera lens is closest to the human eye?

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iPad Camera Quality Bad: Solutions for Blurry iPad Photos

Your iPad is one of many convenient small devices that is always on you and thanks to the integrated cameras is a great tool to take photos and videos on the move. Unfortunately, iPads are notorious for producing blurry images, which can also be caused by other factors.

woman holding Ipad taking photo

If you own an iPad and have always asked yourself how to shoot sharp, detailed, and great-looking photos with it, or if you are experiencing a new blurriness problem, you are in the right place.

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A Guide to Choosing Camera Lenses – Where? When? Why?

Becoming a pro at choosing the correct lenses  for different situations takes time and practice but is important for getting the best shots.  However, it becomes second nature after a while.

Leica lens collection

In this article I will try to help you cut that time based on my own experience and decide what camera lens to use.  I will also talk about what types of lenses are worth buying.

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What is the Highest ISO Camera? High ISO Explained and Cameras Compared

Digital cameras with higher and higher ISO ranges are appearing on the market these days.  Some have ISO numbers that seem out of this world. These are best suited for specific conditions and types of photography.  Should you go for the absolute highest ISO camera or are there other aspects to consider?

high iso camera taking photo

In this article I will share my experiences with high ISO cameras, explain the different types of ISO and how it all relates, and suggest the best high ISO cameras for various budgets.

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Megapixels, Sensor Size or Lens: What Matters Most?

It’s hard to compare apples to apples when you want to buy a camera. Product descriptions throw all these numbers at you, such as the number of megapixels and the sensor size, but you may not understand how each affects image quality. Plus, for interchangeable lens cameras, many people will tell you the lens is more important than the camera body.

Camera pointing at you

It’s easy to get confused if you don’t understand how these factors are related. So, let’s talk about it. What matters most for image quality? The number of megapixels, the sensor size, or the lens you’re using?

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Camera Lens Specifications Explained: MM, VR, ED, HSM and the Rest

Camera lens specifications might sound like another language for beginner photographers or those interested in their first purchase of a camera kit. Most of the time people simply don’t know their meanings which is what leads them to make a bad decision when buying a lens.

camera lens with labels

In this article I will define all the camera lens specifications you need to be familiar with so that you know to buy the correct lens and when to use which lens.

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A Guide to Blurring Backgrounds and Best Lenses to Use

Have you ever wondered just how to create that perfectly blurred background in your photos? You know like the professional shots that have the subject of the image in super sharp focus, but everything else is a blur like you forgot to put your glasses on?

camera lens on a blurred lights background

While these kinds of photos may look difficult to create there’s actually only a few things that you need to master in order to create your own blurred background images.

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