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Why Learn Editing When You Have Presets?

Why Learn Editing When You Have Presets?

| Nando Harmsen | 1,705 views | 3 comments

Save a few euros by skipping a meal out, and spend it on around ten presets from a well-known photographer. That way, you can be sure your photos will hold their own and get the attention they deserve. Do you already use presets for your photography?

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5 ways to impress your fellow photographer

5 ways to impress your fellow photographer

| Nando Harmsen | 3,312 views | 6 comments

How do you impress your fellow photographer? There are several ways. You can even turn a mediocre photo into a masterpiece. If you do it right. Here are five ways you can use. Can you think of any more?

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5 Things You Should Never Do in Post-Processing

5 Things You Should Never Do in Post-Processing

| Nando Harmsen | 5,703 views | 22 comments

Modern photo editing software lets you do a great deal. You can even generate a photorealistic image from nothing using so-called AI. However, there are edits you should avoid. I have listed five of them.

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Photographer 3D-prints unusual and functional pinhole lens

Photographer 3D-prints unusual and functional pinhole lens

| Elja Trum | 2,023 views | 2 comments

You can also make your own lenses with a 3D printer. If you do not want to make things too difficult for yourself, go for a pinhole lens. Essentially, it is a lens with a tiny hole to let light through. Photographer Tom Calton chose an unusual design.

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Photo information that makes you think

Photo information that makes you think

| Nando Harmsen | 2,434 views | 0 comments

Are you asked to provide more information about a photo? Try doing it in a way that makes people think. Just for fun. The funny thing is, it can also increase your own understanding. Be careful, though, as it can also cause irritation.

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Beware of Well-Meaning Photography Advice

Beware of Well-Meaning Photography Advice

| Nando Harmsen | 2,980 views | 1 comment

There is plenty of well-meaning photography advice. It can help you take better photos. But be careful when you follow it. Don't take it too literally. Before you know it, you'll miss the shot or be completely out of balance.

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Stupid mistakes you can make as a photographer

Stupid mistakes you can make as a photographer

| Nando Harmsen | 9,313 views | 28 comments

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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LED-lampje in de vorm van een filmrolletje

LED-lampje in de vorm van een filmrolletje

| Elja Trum | 2,434 views | 2 comments

TTArtisan has released a fun little gadget for photographers, an LED light in the shape of a film roll. With the included hot shoe adapter, you can also put it on top of your camera.

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Would you like to take better photos and keep up with what is happening in photography? Photofacts publishes articles that teach you something about photography — from a product announcement to a practical shooting tip or a look at a website. Photofacts covers photography every day and is a hobby project of Elja Trum's that got out of hand. The articles are written by a team of volunteer authors. If you would enjoy writing one or more articles for Photofacts, do get in touch.More about Photofacts

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