Tips and tricks
Useful tips and tricks for taking your photos and editing them afterwards.
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10 Tips for Beginner Photographers230,774 views · by Elja Trum
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7 tips for snow photos33,478 views · by Elja Trum
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What should you look for in a computer for a photographer in 2023?19,481 views · by Elja Trum
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The difference between file size and resolution17,591 views · by Nando Harmsen
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You don't need to have everything in the frame
| Nando Harmsen | 343 views | 0 commentsSometimes I fall into the trap too. I try to get everything in the frame. The idea that something might not appear in the photo then works against me. Yet you don't always need to have everything in the frame.
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6 Tips for Photographing in the Dark
| Nando Harmsen | 1,782 views | 6 commentsNight photography is an appealing form of photography. There are a number of things to consider to make your night photo work. These six tips should help you take that successful photo.
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Avoid Blurry Photos With These 10 Tips
| Nando Harmsen | 1,839 views | 9 commentsA 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
| Ektor Tsolodimos | 618 views | 1 commentCorporate 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
| Nando Harmsen | 715 views | 0 commentsA 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
| Nando Harmsen | 3,275 views | 25 commentsDuring 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
| Nando Harmsen | 971 views | 6 commentsA 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
| Nando Harmsen | 1,180 views | 1 commentWhite 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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