10 essentials for capturing great photos

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Taking great photos requires both technical skills and artistic vision that captures the right moment and tells a story. While there are many elements that contribute to good photography, here are 10 essential elements that every photographer should keep in mind: Take SIMPLE Pictures A well-composed, uncluttered photo is easier to interpret and can convey […]

8 Tips for Beautiful Landscape Photography

Muir Woods Walking Path in San Francisco California

Learning landscape photography comes down to lighting and composition. Lighting in outdoor photography can be difficult because you can’t control the source and it’s unpredictable. I’m sharing some tips I’ve learned over the years on composing incredible landscape photos and overcoming lighting issues that don’t involve waking up in the early morning for golden hour. […]

Rule of Thirds Techniques for New Photographers

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Every element in a photograph contributes to the story so poor composition can distract from the image’s overall message. If you feel like your photos need improvement, consider implementing common composition techniques that can help create more dynamic and impactful photographs. Compelling images start with good composition, and one of the first composition rules new […]

The Basics of the Exposure Triangle

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What is the Exposure Triangle? Exposure Triangle refers to the relationship between ISO, shutter speed, and aperture and how they interact with each other; a change to one setting requires changes to the others. The exposure triangle is one of the most crucial elements in photography and should be one of the first basics of […]

ISO: Master The Basics

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ISO is probably the most misunderstood element in the exposure triangle which also includes shutter speed, and aperture. I’d wager most novice photographers put their cameras on ISO and never think about it again. I was one of those photographers and I couldn’t understand why I wasn’t getting sharp photos. When I look back at […]