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How to shoot with a Slow Sync Flash
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In general, when shooting in low light conditions you have two options: Use a flash, which results in a well exposed foreground against an almost black background, or Use a slow shutter speed (ideally with a tripod), using ambient light to illuminate the scene. Slow sync flash, is a combination of both these techniques – using a slow shutter speed, [...]

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Photographing children and babies for portraiture and how to make a Hot Shoe Toy
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Photographing small children can be quite a challenge if you are not prepared! Here are a few pointers to help ensure you get great shots, every time! Dress appropriately Children like bright colours and super heroes. Wear something cheerful. Nap When photographing babies and small children, ask the Mom to plan a nap time before the shoot. A photo session [...]

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Back to Basics | Part III ISO
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Back in the days of traditional film photography, ISO (or ASA, as it was previously known) was the universal indication of film sensitivity to light, while in modern day digital photography, ISO refers to the light sensitivity of the image sensor. ISO speed affects the shutter speed and aperture combinations to achieve correct exposure. This means if you increase your [...]

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How to make a Polar Planet in Photoshop
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Polar Panoramas, also known as Pano Planets and Polar Planets, probably won’t be the next best selling photographic service to make you millions, but it is one of the most rewarding ways you can display your landscape photographs. While the results are rather eye-catching, these images are in reality very easy to make, requiring only basic Photoshop skills. Best of [...]

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