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Photo by DieterMeyrl via iStock Let's face it... Photography is expensive enough as it is, so after you buy a camera and a lens or two, you might feel your pocketbook complaining. But there are accessories you need to enhance your ability to use your new camera and lenses to their fullest extent. This includes a quality lens filter. Some lens filters are extremely expensive - like as much as a camera body! But you don't have to spend hundreds of dollars to get a quality filter. The filters I've listed below prove that point. Best Budget-Friendly Filters: Circular Polarizers Kenko Nyumon...

 photo by recep-bg via iStock I love photography. But man, is it tough to master! In fact, I’m not sure anyone truly masters photography. Even the greats will tell you that they never stop learning new things about the medium. So, when you’re a beginner photographer, things can get a little overwhelming and you can feel like you aren’t really making much headway. But if you stop and take stock of what you’re doing, you might see signs of progress… If you’re wondering how to be a better photographer, do a self-assessment and see where you’re at with each of the following....

Photo by DieterMeyrl via iStock When you are on a budget or just getting started, stretching that hard-earned dollar as far as you can, can be the difference between not having enough photography gear and sliding on through... Of course, you don't just want to slide by with the bare minimum, but you also don't want to spend a ton of money. That's where this list comes in. Below, I've outlined some of my favorite budget-friendly photography accessories. Whether you're a beginner, enthusiast, or a pro, this gear will work hard for you without busting your budget. Cheap Camera Accessory: Filters  ...

Photo by jk78 via iStock I think we all know that ultimately, capturing beautiful landscape photos is less about the gear and more about your creative eye and your skills as a photographer. But having the proper gear certainly doesn't hurt... There is an ocean of landscape photography gear out there, some good, some bad, and some in between. Below, I've outlined some of my personal favorite stuff, from camera bags to harnesses, rain covers to filters, and a few things in between. This is all gear that I've used in the field and found to be of value to me. I...

Photo by Julian Santa Ana on Unsplash If you're frustrated by photography and aren't sure how to get over the hump, it might be because you're making a silly mistake. If so, you aren't alone... Every photographer makes plenty of mistakes, especially when they're just starting out. There's a lot to learn and understand, and simple mistakes along the way are just part of the growing pains of learning how to be a better photographer. In this guide, I offer up a few common photography problems and what you can do to solve them. Problem: Editing Photos Takes Too Long (and is Expensive)...