Andrea Minoia
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Camera Settings for Lunar Eclipse – Best Settings and Tips
If you’re looking to photograph the upcoming lunar eclipse, you’ll need to make sure your camera is set up properly. Here are the best camera settings for lunar eclipse photography. Camera Settings For Lunar Eclipse: What Is a Lunar Eclipse? A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth moves between the…
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How to Shoot Night Sky Photography (For Magical Stars)
Night sky photography is one of the most beautiful fields of photography. Turning your camera towards the skies to photograph stars is, however, no easy feat. We’re here to share all the basics you need from adjusting your settings to buying camera accessories for astrophotography. Night Sky Photography Equipment For…
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How to Use the 500 Rule for Astrophotography Exposure
Mastering the 500 rule for astrophotography is crucial for achieving perfect exposure. This lets photographers capture mesmerizing night sky images with clarity and precision. You can use the 500 rule to guesstimate the slowest possible shutter speed to avoid star trails. Explaining the 500 Rule for Astrophotography The idea behind…
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How to Take Photos of a Solar Eclipse (Gear, Settings, Tips)
It’s no surprise that you’ll want to take photos of a solar eclipse. A total solar eclipse is a rare event. And even when it happens, you can only see it from certain locations and for a short period of time. So how do you photograph a solar eclipse? Knowing how…
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How to Set Up a Home Photography Studio (Easy & Cheap)
Many photographers dream of having their own home photography studio to practice their craft. So you must be wondering, how can I make a photography studio at home? Well, what if I told you it’s easy to get started? Here are some tips on how to set up a low-cost…
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23 City Photography Tips for Awesome Photos
Cities are the most dynamic, vibrant, and ever-changing playgrounds for photographers. But city photography is not only about breathtaking skylines and cityscapes. It is easy to play it safe and limit yourself to the classic tourist snapshots. Or to be overwhelmed and try to shoot everything that moves or stands…
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How to Shoot Star Photography (Night Sky Photos)
Night photography can lead to some amazing images. But photographing stars can be tricky. In this article, we will cover the different types of star photography and the gear you might need. We’ll cover camera settings, certain types of star photography, finding a location, and setting up your shot. We…
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What is HDR Photography (And How to Use HDR Correctly)
HDR photography brings out the deepest shadows and the brightest highlights of a scene. This tool is useful for outdoor locations and interior real estate images. But it can also add a fantasy element to creative photo manipulation. The problem with High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography is that it is…
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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…
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How to Shoot Fantastic Light Trail Photography
If you want to create some truly amazing light trail photography, then you need to know a few things about how to shoot and edit them. In this article, we will teach you everything you need to know in order to create photos that will amaze your friends and family.…
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Beginner’s Guide to Still Life Photography
Still life photography is a great way to improve your photography skills. And our article will show you how to get those perfect still life photos! But what makes up a still life photo? A still life image is the photographic counterpart of still life painting. Common subjects for still life…
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How to Use the Sunny 16 Rule (And Other Exposure Settings)
Having trouble exposing your images on bright, clear, sunny days? Well, the Sunny 16 Rule is a photography trick that could really help you out. As the name suggests, it’s for shooting outdoors on sunny days using an f/16 aperture. It’s a helpful device to ensure you never over-exposure your…
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