Some people are truly desperate to grow their following on Instagram, and view their follower count as a symbol of success (or at least a kind of social media fame). For many, the amount of followers one has is of utmost importance, even if those followers weren’t gained in an organic way. One method people […]
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Instagram is a fantastic platform filled with exciting imagery from all kinds of amazing photographers. It is one of the most visual social networks, so it’s only natural that it is a favorite among photographers. There are a ton of image-makers who upload amazing pictures on their profiles, many of whom post on a daily
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As a beginner in photography, there is a very good chance your first camera will be a consumer grade DSLR. If you happen to get a lower-end DSLR, it will probably be offered as a package complete with 1 or 2 kit zoom lenses. While it may seem tempting to get both a camera and inexpensive zoom lenses
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As a photographer, you have to put your work out there – online, in physical spaces or both – in order to get noticed and help create a personal brand. Exposing your work leaves you prone to criticism, and quite possibly rejection. When a person or gallery rejects your work, it doesn’t feel good and may cause you to
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With digital photography, there are so many ways one can alter his/her images in post-processing using Lightroom, Photoshop or any number of image editing programs or applications. I understand that everyone has a unique shooting and processing style, but many people simply overdo the latter part. When someone relies too heavily on the post-processing aspect, and doesn’t put enough thought or
Over-Processing Photographs is Terrible & Here’s Why Read More
As a photographer, it is easy to get caught up wanting or feeling the need to acquire new photography gear as soon as it hits the market. Camera and lens manufacturers market their products in such a way to make us feel as though we absolutely must have their latest and greatest release, and that having said
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First off, there are cases – events, such as press conferences, parades, sporting events, concerts, ceremonies, etc. – in which zoom lenses are absolutely necessary as you can only shoot from a single spot and do not have free range of motion. Zoom lenses make it easier to capture an assortment of images, from tight close-ups to mid-range and wide angle shots. I don’t shoot at
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Every photographer has his or her unique shooting and post-processing style. With my pictures, one of the things I never do is crop my images. I feel as though my photos should be well-composed in my camera’s viewfinder and that cropping them later on the computer is kind of like cheating. I want my imagery
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