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4 Must-Have Accessories for Shooting Video

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4 Must-Have Accessories for Shooting Video

Photo by Chris Murray on Unsplash I’ve been building my camera equipment stockpile for well over a decade now, and I never feel like I have enough equipment for videography.  Not only is there constantly something new and interesting I want to buy, but I always have new clients that want really specific, niche videos.   But over the years, I’ve perfected my basic videography equipment set. Here are the things I think a videographer can’t live without.  Table of Contents: A Solid, Yet Portable Tripod A Quality Variable ND Filter to Control Exposure A Durable, Bright Light A Cinema Backpack to Carry It...

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Circular Polarizers Aren't Just for Landscapes

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Circular Polarizers Aren't Just for Landscapes

Photo by Evan Dvorkin on Unsplash Circular Polarizers are one of the most common and most useful tools in our bag of photography gear. Almost any photographer, even absolute beginners, know that circular polarizers can transform your landscape images into better photos with just a little bit of effort. What some photographers don’t know, or maybe forget in the heat of taking pictures, is that circular polarizers can be used in a wide range of photographic settings and situations.  Table of Contents Are Filters Still Relevant? What Does A Circular Polarizer Do? Styles of Photography that Benefit from Circular Polarizers Helpful Circular Polarizer...

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Urban Photography Tips

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Urban Photography Tips

Photo by Ayo Ogunseinde on Unsplash I’m always on the lookout for new street photography tips because unless you have the time and money to afford to visit new locations, urban photography can become quite boring.  But, the best urban photography tips don’t rely on new locations, they teach you how to see your hometown in a new light and how to challenge yourself. This is a list of all of my favorite urban photography tips that are for budget-conscious street photographers.  Everything Looks Different From a New Angle Photo by Dominic Bonilla on Unsplash This tip is so simple, yet so effective. Every time I...

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Use a Variable ND Filter for Portraits for Better Results

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Use a Variable ND Filter for Portraits for Better Results

Photo by Anastasiya Gepp from Pexels For as long as photography has been in existence, photographers have sought better ways to make great images. Some of the earliest photographs were portraits and portrait photography continues to be one of the most popular forms of photography, both casual and serious. Among the better ways found to achieve better results in photography is the creative use of filters. When I was first getting serious about my own photography, one of the first things I learned was how to use filters for portraits. Recently, I’ve been using an ND filter for portraits. Table of Contents Lens...

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Ultra-Long-Exposure Photography Tips

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Ultra-Long-Exposure Photography Tips

   photo by inigofotografiavia iStock The Exposure Triangle shows us that there are 3 things we can change in our camera settings in order to achieve proper exposure for the light conditions in our intended scene. The combination of these 3 variables are changed in response to the Exposure Value of the scene.  Long exposure photography still uses the Exposure Triangle and Exposure Values in order to capture a workable and viewable image. Have fun with these ultra long exposure tips which will allow you to make outstanding images.  Table of Contents What is Exposure Value (EV)? When To Use Longer...

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