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21 Creative Self Portrait Photography Ideas You Should Try

Self-portrait photography is all about capturing the essence of who you are in a photo. It can be a fun and challenging way to express yourself and a great way to learn more about how you see yourself. But self-portrait photography can be tricky—capturing your personality in a photo is…

By Taya Ivanova Photography

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How to Create Abstract Oil and Water Photography

Oil and water photography is a beautiful and unique way to capture the world around you. By mixing two seemingly incompatible elements together, you can create stunning abstract images that are sure to impress your friends and family. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to create oil and water…

By Megan Kennedy Photography

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8 High-Speed Photography Tips for Cool Trick & Action Photos

Photographing subjects in action is one of the most challenging but rewarding aspects of photography. With little time to think, and no room for error, it’s easy to be overwhelmed with these types of high speed situations. There are seven tricks however, that everyone can use to improve their percentage of keepers right away.  

By Chris Corradino

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How to Shoot Light Painting Photography (Spiral Lights)

Spiral light painting photography is one of the coolest things you can do with your camera. It’s colorful, futuristic, and it’s quite addictive. But a lot of people feel discouraged from trying it because they think it’s technically challenging. But the truth is that light painting an easy process. And…

By Chad Verzosa Photography

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How to Photograph the Moon (Best Gear, Settings & Tips 2026)

Learning how to photograph the moon is a gateway niche to astrophotography. It’s easy to do and doesn’t require as much equipment as star or Milkyway photography. This article will take you through how to photograph the moon. We’ll look at settings, gear, techniques, and tips used by professionals to…

By Andrea Minoia Photography

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How to Easily Make a Custom Bokeh Filter (No Photoshop)

Today, we’ll have some fun with lighting and custom bokeh shapes. We show you how to create photos of fun light shapes. All you need to make bokeh shapes is your camera, some craft supplies, light, and a little imagination! We’ll start with a little background on how you create…

By Jenn Mishra

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10 Awesome Photo Editing Tips for a Faster Workflow

Do you enjoy taking photos but find yourself buried in unprocessed images? This article is for you! We give you our top 10 photo editing tips for speeding up your workflow. I do most of my post-processing in Adobe Lightroom Classic. But the basic principles apply regardless of the editing…

By Jenn Mishra

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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 Photography

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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 Photography

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