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Special subjects

Discover how to take better, more interesting photos of a variety of subjects with your digital camera.
Turn ordinary subjects into extraordinary ones by using an effective balance between light, composition and a few tried and true photographic techniques.


Photographing old barns and relics

Photographing old barns and relics

Old barns and relics are like time capsules that slowly fold into the land soon to disappear. The days are numbered to photograph them before they are gone forever.

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Rainy day photography

Rainy day photography

You may think a rainy day puts a damper on your photography plans but the fact is that rain creates wonderful photographic opportunities.

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Photographing backlit subjects

Photographing backlit subjects

When looking for picture possibilities, don’t overlook light that may be coming from behind your subject.

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Shoot in color for black and white photos

Shoot in color for black and white photos

To make the most of the available technology, photos destined to become black and white should be shot in color, and then converted in an image editing program.

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Photographing product & auction items

Photographing product & auction items

Take professional looking photos of items you sell on eBay and other auction sites using items around the home for your lighting studio.

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Photographing Fireworks

Photographing Fireworks

Photographing fireworks can be tricky so plan in advance. Follow these techniques to take breathtaking photos of fireworks with a digital camera.

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Photography Food like a Pro

Photography Food like a Pro

Advice from a pro about the how to take mouth-watering photos of food with a digital camera. Others will get hunger pains just looking at your pictures.

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Photographing panoramas

Photographing panoramas

Panorama photos are made by combining a series of individual photos into a single, ultra wide-angle image. Learn what you can do to ensure your pictures will be easily and correctly stitched together.

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