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Here’s How To Command Attention to Your Photos

August 12, 2014
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All it takes is a quick search on the Internet for it to be apparent that Macro photography is everywhere. If you don't have the money to purchase a Macro lens of your own, don't worry! We'll let you in on a little secret: you [...]

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Learn This Simple Trick To Instantly Improve Your Photography!

July 29, 2014
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Just like surfers waiting for the perfect tide, photographers need to wait for the "golden hours." The golden hours are two hours in the day- one hour after sunrise and one hour before sunset. Whether you are shooting a portrait or a landscape, the golden hours are the [...]

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Light Modifiers: 3 Off Camera Flash Modifiers Explained!

July 7, 2014
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For most photographers, using light modifiers are crucial for any shoot. Natural light can be unpredictable, especially if you have an outdoor shoot. Using a light modifier gives you the opportunity to create your own light, even if the conditions are not ideal. In today’s post we [...]

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Shortcut to Better Photos: 4 Books That Can Improve Your Photography!

June 30, 2014
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My family and I love going to the book store about once a month to peruse the latest offerings, check out magazines, have a coffee or hot chocolate and find something to take home.  Of course you can usually find me in one of three places: the Periodicals [...]

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Summer Discount! And Quick Update for this Week

June 25, 2014
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I want to share three announcements with you for the last week of June and the start of summer.

Monday is the last day to apply for the Photographer in Training Program. This is the 6 month training program that teaches you the business side of photography.

You [...]

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How to Capture Outdoor Portraits!

June 9, 2014
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Portrait photography is a style that is commonly seen today. What you hopefully don't see everyday are photos of people with a tree branch, pole, or anything else distracting intercepting the subject's head! We will discuss how to achieve a perfect outdoor portrait and why a [...]

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What is in Ben Reeve’s Camera Bag?

I think all photographers share a similar passion of being a gear junky and curious what others are using as part of their kit. I am definitely in this category and I love to find what others use and why they use it. I thought in this post [...]

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How to Capture 3 Types of Silhouettes

May 28, 2014
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Creating a silhouette in an image is easier said than done. If you, like many others, have attempted this style of photography and put down your camera in frustration instead, then this post is for you! Silhouette photography is perfect for a wedding, portrait, or family event and [...]

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Tutorial- How to Use the Patch Tool!

May 20, 2014
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One of the most important rules I have learned in Portrait photography is “Head in a clean spot!” This saying has of course been around for some time, but it really wasn’t drilled into my head until I watched a lighting tutorial from a famous Atlanta photographer [...]

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Free Camera Strap offer from Think Tank!

May 13, 2014
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Our friends at Think Tank Photo just announced a special “Gear Up For Summer!” special offer. Buy one of their highly acclaimed backpacks and they’ll include a Blue Camera Strap V2.0 and Camera Support Straps V2.0 (a $44.50 value) for free [...]

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