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Time Lapse Photography [tutorial]

Time lapse photography (TLP) is the technique of filming very slow-moving objects and then playing them back as a high-speed video. There are two parts to it: setting up and shooting your scene, and...

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Reverse-Lens Macro Photography [tutorial]

There is no better way to capture the intricate detail of flowers, bugs, or other small objects than by delving into macro photography. Typically this is done with a special lens that allows you to...

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Creative Lighting: Summary

This post is part of a larger tutorial called Creative Lighting Without a Flash Advanced Techniques – If you need a bigger reflector try using a sun visor (like the ones you put in your windshield)....

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Creative Lighting: Capturing Highlights

This post is part of a larger tutorial called Creative Lighting Without a Flash Now we turn our attention to the third and final component of creative lighting: highlights and reflections. Obviously,...

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Creative Lighting: Revealing Details

This post is part of a larger tutorial called Creative Lighting Without a Flash The second component of creative lighting is revealing the details and textures that make the subject unique. I used a...

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Creative Lighting: Understanding Shadows

This post is part of a larger tutorial called Creative Lighting Without a Flash The first thing I did was set up my scene. I found it easiest to work with a small card table in the middle of my room....

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Creative Lighting Without a Flash [Tutorial]

The more I study photography the more I realize the importance of lighting. It seems to me that the difference between an exceptional photographer and a decent photographer is that the former has a...

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On-Site Printing [tutorial]

As I mentioned in an earlier post I had two clients ask if I could print photos on-site so that the attendees would have something to take home, kinda like a party favor.  I did some research and found...

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DIY Business Cards [tutorial]

No doubt there are dozens of ways to make business cards. I choose to design and create them myself, and I know many other people who do as well. Recently I designed new cards for SE.com, and it...

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