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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...

Photo by Ales Krivec on Unsplash There’s nothing like a crisp, cool morning, a cup of coffee and hours of shooting landscapes. I’m lucky enough to have travelled all over the world shooting landscapes for my clients, and I’ve picked up a few tricks along the way.   Namely, the landscape photography accessories you bring on any trip can make or break it. But, since there are thousands of landscape photography accessories, it can be difficult to choose which ones are important enough to drag all the way to Bolivia, or on an 8-hour hike through Glacier National Park. This is an overview of...

Photo by Alexander Andrews on Unsplash My photography gear has been through a pretty rough decade. My photography gear and I travelled to three continents, multiple countries, and survived a small flood in my house. If your photography gear is like mine, it may be time to think about upgrading your photography gear for the new year.  So, we put a list together of essential photography accessories for 2020.   This HUGE camera giveaway is ending SOON...Click here for details!   A Better Camera Strap  The first photography accessory I forget about in my photography gear bag is my camera strap, which if...

photo by 0804Creative via iStock Using a circular polarizer when shooting landscape photos has become a de-facto standard.   But, here’s the truth. Not all landscape shots need or should use a circular polarizer. Sometimes, using a circular polarizer can actually ruin your otherwise great outdoor shots. So, when should you use one? And what common circular polarizer mistakes should you avoid? Let’s find out. What Does a Circular Polarizer Do? Let’s first understand the benefits of using a circular polarizer. As the video above by Brain Matiash explains, there are mainly three reasons to use a circular polarizer. Using the filter: Helps reduce any...

Before you decide which circular polarizer you want to buy, you should figure out what you’re looking for in a circular polarizer. Four important things to keep in mind when shopping for a circular polarizer are: the size of the frame, whether the circular polarizer casts color on your images, whether the circular polarizer uses a hydrophobic coating, and the type of glass used. If your circular polarizer features a thick rim, then the chances of vignetting on the edges of your photo drastically increase, so slim circular polarizers are best. You also don’t want your circular polarizer to add...