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Techniques for filling missing edges of an image

I shoot a lot of panoramas, and often have a problem where edges or corners of an image need to be filled out because there was no coverage in that spot. To give you an example of …
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How to take more impactful photographs

I try to study photos I admire in order to improve my own technique and style. I often fear that if I tried to take the same photo, it would appear rather flat and lifeless compa …
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Tips for starting in Microstock Photography

I'm starting with Microstock, but I found out that most of my photos, even the great ones, aren't well suited for Microstock photography. I know that the photo should be simple an …
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Tips for shooting wedding portraits outdoors

I'm shooting at a wedding soon where the "formal" pics will be taken at a lookout. Given the location and likely position of the sun, I'm expecting to need to use some fill flash …
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How often do you correct lens imperfections and other image related anomolies?

I'm sure it's because I'm not too savvy but I don't find myself doing a lot of developing of my images after I shoot. To quote Sean Phillips from another answer: In short, len …
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What techniques can be used to achieve image effects without post processing?

I'm looking for those effects that can be achieved by using camera settings, filters and the like and the environment. For instance to capture a "zoom" type effect on a zoom lens c …
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How to photograph fireworks?

With bonfire night approaching in the UK, I was thinking of taking some photographs at a local public firework display. I'd like to take some of the fireworks, especially with some …
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How can I set white balance using a non-gray reference?

I'm familiar with using a gray-card as a reference in post-processing to set a new white balance from my RAW images and applying them across the board. What I would like to do is …
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High Contrast Shots

Hi. Hope u can help. When taking a picture behind a lighted background. My subject always turn black. Anysuggetion how to correct my mistake. I take this shot on program mode. T …
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How to photograph jewellery on models?

I'm doing a shoot for a friend of mine who makes jewellery, mostly wire and beads, some crystal. I'm thinking of shooting outdoors to capture a nice blue sky background, but I'm u …
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How do I use the custom white balance setting in my Canon 40D

I tend to shoot RAW and deal with white balance in post-processing, but often I find it difficult to find a suitable reference point. As such, I've started shooting with a gray-ca …