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Archives for August 2021

Naturally Lit | Stalking the Light Fantastic in New York City’s Daylight Studios

August 30, 2021 · Susan Currie

There’s a term for a segment of the visitors who make their once in a lifetime pilgrimage to the mighty Grand Canyon. After investing the time and effort it takes to arrive there, they stand at the rim, have a look, maybe post a few images and then determine they have seen enough. The locals […]

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40 Beautiful Examples of Abstract Photography

August 26, 2021 · Steph Nelson

Paul Shears - Autumn Abstract

When done right, abstract photography can turn an ordinary subject into a masterpiece of colors, patterns, and textures. Sometimes, this work of art can happen by accident, as with film double exposures. But in general, abstract photos take careful composition and attention to detail. Though beautiful, abstract photography can also feel ambiguous or even silly […]

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30 Fantastic Examples of Fine Art Photography

August 21, 2021 · Steph Nelson

Berit Alits - Courtney

What is fine art photography, exactly? You’ve probably seen the phrase a few times (or many times). Maybe you’ve even wondered whether your own photography is “fine art” or not. The genre of fine art photography is confusing partly because its definition is so vague. Fine art photos are images that are created solely for […]

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55 Beautiful Flower Pictures for Your Inspiration

August 10, 2021 · Steph Nelson

Rubem Porto Jr - White Daisy, Hampton Court, England

Flowers are one of the most popular subjects among photographers. Their delicate beauty, bright colors, and symbolic meaning make them wonderful photography subjects. They’re also versatile. You can shoot a set of amazing macro flower pictures, or you can use them as lovely foregrounds/backgrounds for portraits and landscape photos. With the right light, you can get […]

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Best Wedding Directories for Photographers

August 6, 2021 · Julie Bentacourt

You have a beautiful portfolio and some experience under your belt, but how do you get noticed by potential clients?  One proven way of getting seen is listing in wedding directories.  Wedding directories are websites that gather all of the basic information of wedding vendors for brides and grooms planning their wedding. They are an […]

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35 Beautiful Examples of Light Painting Photography

August 3, 2021 · Steph Nelson

Graydon Wood

Many photos focus on capturing a scene or subject that actually exists. Unless you’re working with photo manipulation, photography tends to be about real things, captured artfully. One exception to this generalization is light painting photography. When photographers paint with light, they manipulate the subject rather than editing the photo. Using a slow shutter speed with […]

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