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Avoid Blurry Photos With These 10 Tips

Avoid Blurry Photos With These 10 Tips

| Nando Harmsen | 1,459 views | 9 comments

A blurry photo can have several causes. Preventing blur can sometimes be a matter of using the right settings. It can also be down to the way you take the photo.

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Corporate photography tips for greater success

Corporate photography tips for greater success

| Ektor Tsolodimos | 458 views | 0 comments

Corporate photography is exactly what it sounds like: photography for businesses. I have been doing nothing else for 10 years, so I have put together a few tips to help you achieve more success on your next shoot.

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Lunar eclipse on its way

Lunar eclipse on its way

| Nando Harmsen | 581 views | 0 comments

A lunar eclipse is on its way. We can see part of it. If the skies are clear, it could provide some great photo opportunities. Put it in your diary and make a plan.

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Use M mode to learn, but not necessarily while taking photos

Use M mode to learn, but not necessarily while taking photos

| Nando Harmsen | 2,950 views | 25 comments

During workshops, I see many participants struggle with M mode. They have been told it is the only proper way. It is even required at some workshops. Why make things difficult with M when it can be easier? It does not make your photo any better.

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Clearer photos with polarisation

Clearer photos with polarisation

| Nando Harmsen | 831 views | 6 comments

A polarising filter gives you a beautiful blue sky. It also removes reflections. A polarising filter can also reduce haze in a landscape. If you want it to.

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Beware the so-called perfect white balance

Beware the so-called perfect white balance

| Nando Harmsen | 946 views | 1 comment

White balance makes sure that white is rendered as white. That is why it is called white balance. If white is white, the colours are correct. Reality is very different. White is rarely truly white.

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