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10 Tips for Beginner Photographers

When you first start taking photographs, there is a lot to learn: equipment, composition, editing and much more. This article gives beginner photographers ten tips to help you become a better photographer.

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Working with flashguns, the basics of flash photography

Many people see using a flashgun as a necessary evil. They think it will remove the atmosphere from their photos. Used properly, however, a flashgun can preserve the atmosphere and improve the final result.

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7 tips for snow photos

A wintery world gives you an easy way to take photos you don't get to make every day. Here are seven tips for taking beautiful snow photos over the coming days.

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Review: Sony A6700 APS-C mirrorless camera

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The downside of a camera with lots of pixels

How many pixels should your camera have? Are 20 megapixels or 24 megapixels enough? Or would 45 megapixels or more be better? In the end, more is not necessarily better. Sometimes it can even be a disadvantage.

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The new free Affinity Photo

Affinity Photo is the alternative to Photoshop. It offers much of the same functionality and has no subscription model. The latest Affinity, now owned by Canva, is even completely free.

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Stupid mistakes you can make as a photographer

Being a good photographer doesn't mean everything always goes well. Sometimes you just make stupid mistakes. It's nothing to be ashamed of. Here's a list of stupid mistakes I've made from time to time.

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Review: Eizo ColorEdge CG 2700S monitor

A 27-inch screen is a popular size for editing your photos comfortably. Eizo has a professional monitor that is perfectly suited to this purpose: the CG 2700S. In this review, I explain why this is an interesting monitor for photographers.

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