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Photographing the “decisive moment”
Most photographs of decisive moments are made, not born. Here’s how to increase your chances of creating photographs that stop people in their tracks.
Take better holiday photos
Here are some simple tips to help turn routine family holiday photos into works of art.
Nighttime photography
Nighttime photography captures a world that is simultaneously exotic and familiar – and extremely captivating when done well.
Nighttime photograpy tips
Capture brilliant nighttime photos by properly focusing and exposing when photographing in near-darkness.
Digital camera histogram: use it to improve exposure
A histogram is probably one of the most misunderstood – and most inherently useful – digital camera features. Use it to help improve exposure.
Introduction to High Dynamic Range Photography
Many a debate has been waged among photographers as to the value of overly tone mapped images, which can give a photo a surreal look. Look and see what you think about this sometimes controversial editing process.
Photograph the moon
Taking photos of the moon can be done with relative ease even with a modest point and shoot digital camera. Learn to capture interesting shots of a subject that has long fascinated scientists, poets, artists, dreamers and photographers.