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What is Lens Flare Photography? (And Its Creative Uses)

Lens flare photography is a technique that can be used to create unique and interesting photos. In this article, we’ll discuss what lens flare photography is and how to use it to create beautiful and eye-catching photos. We’ll also provide a few tips on how to get the most out…

By Joshua Dunlop

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How to Install and How to Import Lightroom Presets

It’s a good idea to import Lightroom presets. That’s because Lightroom presets are post-processing recipes. They are like filters. In one click, you can completely change the look and style of your image. You don’t need to be a post-processing master for your photos to have a professional look. In…

By Jenn Mishra

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What Is Shallow Depth of Field (And How to Use It)

Shooting with the aperture wide open is a really good way of taking soft, naturally lit photos, as the aperture produces a shallow depth of field, and allow the maximum amount of light in. It’s also a great way of drawing the viewers eye to a certain part of the photo, as the majority of the photo will be out of focus.

By Jenn Mishra

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5 Abstract Macro Photography Ideas to Get Creative With

Abstract macro photography refers to an image of something that isn’t easily recognizable. And macro photographers often achieve such results from everyday objects! These images exploit the use of patterns and colors. They arrest the eye and invite the viewer to explore the image. Shooting abstract macro photography brings its…

By David Baxter

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How to Find and Take Beautiful Butterfly Photography

Butterfly photography is a great way to capture the color and grace of these incredible creatures. Combining the right techniques to shoot butterflies with the right tips to find them gives you the best chance of getting the best butterfly shots. Continue reading for everything you need to know about…

By Chad Verzosa

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Decoding Lightroom by Contrastly (Lightroom Course Review)

Learning how to use Adobe Lightroom can be daunting. Especially on your own. Contrastly are online specialists in training users in Lightroom and other products. Decoding Lightroom is a comprehensive online video course that’s designed for photographers who want to get the most out of their software subscription. This review…

By Gabor Holtzer

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GoPro Max Action Camera Review 2026 (GoPro Max Review)

The GoPro Max is not the usual incremental evolution of the famous GoPro action camera. Rather, it is a new interpretation of the action cam. It shares some of the looks and many of the features. But GoPro says that it is three cameras in one. And one of those…

By Anabel Dflux

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How to Use Content Aware Fill in Photoshop (The Easy Way)

The Content Aware Fill tool in Adobe Photoshop is an action all creative photographers must become familiar with. It allows you to seamlessly eliminate certain objects that could ruin your photo.  You can apply these transformations in many situations. You can use it in photos with loved ones where people…

By Jenn Mishra

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Mastering Lightroom with SLR Lounge (Lightroom Course Review)

Adobe Lightroom is a great tool. But if we’re honest, mastering Lightroom can be quite daunting. Perhaps equally daunting is choosing a course to help with learning its many capabilities. So it can be reassuring to learn that there is a course available from SLR Lounge. I’ve reviewed several of…

By Gabor Holtzer

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13 Flower Photography Tips for More Creative Photos

Flower photography is a fun and easy way to take fantastic pictures. Flowers are colorful and come in various shapes. Plus, you can find them almost anywhere. Flowers make incredible photography subjects because of their colors, textures, and vibrance. Here, we cover everything from macro flower photography to lighting techniques.…

By Chad Verzosa

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The 5 Levels of Amateur Photographers (Which are You in?)

Many amateur photographers quickly lose interest in photography. They can struggle to get started or get easily frustrated. This is especially true for those who make the leap to DSLRs. It’s much harder than it seems to capture what you see. Digital SLRs are very popular these days, but most…

By Joshua Dunlop

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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Review (Good Choice in 2026?)

Despite its small size, the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III produces amazing images and has features like weather sealing that you’d expect on a more expensive camera. The challenge with fitting great features in a small space is making sure you don’t lose quality. The big question is, has Olympus…

By Anabel Dflux

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