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A Beginner’s Guide to Pet Photography
A Beginner’s Guide to Pet Photography
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted 10/24/2025
Anyone who has dabbled in pet photography knows that it can be a rewarding yet challenging experience. While pets are considered to be part of the family, they’re still animals who walk to the beat of their own drum and do things at their own pace. Even the best listeners can be easily distracted or have trouble sitting still for more than two seconds. If you’re considering trying your hand at photographing our fuzzy friends, we’ve put together this helpful guide for you. In this guide, we’re going to cover the essentials for those with a
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Pet Photography
Point and Shoot
10 Tips Every Beginning Portrait Photographer Should Know
10 Tips Every Beginning Portrait Photographer Should Know
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted 09/15/2025
Portraiture: It’s one of the most popular and prevalent forms of photography. Although it may seem simple on paper, it comes with its own unique obstacles. Of course, you’ll want to be familiar with your gear. This is essential to all working photographers, but it allows you to focus your efforts on the genre-specific challenges you’ll face. When photographing people, you’ll find that some folks are photogenic, while others are not. Your job as a photographer is to break down the barriers set by your clients and to put them in the most
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Photography Education
Portrait Photography
Underwater Videography: The Basics
Underwater Videography: The Basics
by Stepan Andranikian · Posted 03/15/2024
So you just finished watching a great white shark feeding video and thought, “Wouldn’t it be awesome to be in the water with a camera to film this feast?” I'm right there with you, which is why today we’ll be diving into the world of underwater video creation, from the gear you’d need, to tips for getting the perfect action shot. Before we get into it, I’d like to leave a little disclaimer: while venturing out into the vast and expansive deep blue is a riveting adventure, please practice caution and, if you’re not experienced in underwater
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Underwater Photography
Lights & Strobes
Underwater Camera Housings
Mirrorless Cameras
Intentional Camera Movement Photography, Part 2: Gear and Technical
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted 06/03/2022
Welcome to Part 2 of our deep dive into the world of Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) photography. In this second part of the three-part series of articles, we look at the kinds of gear that ICM artists recommend, as well as the technical side of the art including camera settings and techniques. Above image © Ceri Herd Camera Gear is not a limiting factor in exploring ICM photography—you can even use a smartphone, provided you have a way of controlling the shutter speed. For repeatable, deliberate results, you will want to have a camera that
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Long Exposure Photography
Fine Art Photography
How to Get the Most from Your New DSLR
by John Harris · Posted 12/29/2014
So, you just bought your first DSLR camera and you are interested in joining the ranks of image-makers everywhere who find pleasure and creativity in documenting the world as they see it. What are you gonna do now?  Do you know how to set your aperture? Or what ISO is? Did you know that DSLR stands for Digital Single Lens Reflex? It doesn’t matter: what you do know is that you’re ready to step up from your point-and-shoot camera and create images over which you have more control. A digital SLR camera is a great machine that allows you to
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DSLR Cameras