Category: Photography Tips & Tricks

Is it Legal to Fly a Drone over Private Property? Laws Explained

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Drone photography and videography are becoming big business, from real estate to special effects such as simulating views from aircraft or a bird’s eye.  Aerial photography can be simply stunning and even abstract which makes for great photos.

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With money out there and more and more people getting into using drones for photography, legal questions arise over what you can fly over and take photos of.  In this article, I will explain the legalities of flying drones over private property and related issues.

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How to Take the Perfect Selfie: The Right Angle, Lighting and Photo Editor

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Taking great selfies requires the right light, angle, setting, and editing. Getting a great shot is so much more than just clicking a button. It requires skill, practice, and good technique.

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Come along and learn how to master the art of the perfect selfie using photography tricks and tools described below.

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How to Mount Gopro on Your Ski Helmet + Shooting Tips

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You’re skiing or snowboarding down the mountain, trying to capture as much thrilling footage as possible. You’ve got your GoPro mounted on your helmet, in a random spot that “felt” right.

As the terrain changes, you’re constantly moving and tilting your camera, trying to predict what will look best when viewed later. If your GoPro is not properly mounted, it can be difficult to get a steady shot or capture the real feel of the action.

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The last thing you want is to find yourself adjusting your GoPro on the go, which can lead to some spectacular crashes and lost cameras.

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This Is When To Use A Camera Lens Hood

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Would you prefer to see your subject’s face or have a sun flare where her head should be? No? Well, then that’s just one good reason why you should be shooting with a lens hood.  However, many beginning photographers wonder what on earth the lens hood actually does? Is it just there to make your camera look more professional?

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Of course not! Every piece of photography equipment has a purpose.

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A Guide to Blurring Backgrounds and Best Lenses to Use

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Have you ever wondered just how to create that perfectly blurred background in your photos? You know like the professional shots that have the subject of the image in super sharp focus, but everything else is a blur like you forgot to put your glasses on?

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While these kinds of photos may look difficult to create there’s actually only a few things that you need to master in order to create your own blurred background images.

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Aesthetic Photography: Tips, Ideas and Examples

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These days we are bombarded by visual content. We see images everywhere from giant billboards on the side of the road to handy little Instagram-sized squares in the palms of our hands.

Chances are, every once in a while you see a photo that stops your mindless scrolling in its tracks. You are captivated by what you see and feel compelled to pause a moment to just take it all in.

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What you are looking at, my friend, is an aesthetic photo. And if you want to stop other people’s mindless Instagram scroll, you should keep aesthetic photography in mind the next time you pick up your camera.

Now, what is this sorcery?

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Camera Lens Yellowing: Here’s What to Do

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If you use older camera lenses for your photography you might have run into the problem of lens yellowing. Don’t worry this isn’t an irreversible problem and we can help you to fix it. It’s much easier than you might expect.

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Before fixing the problem it’s sometimes worth understanding why this is happening.

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Tips for Photographing Newborns: Do It Yourself

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The arrival of a newborn into a family is an amazing and exciting (albeit sleep deprived) time. You can find yourself in this blissful bubble of just you and your little family as you adapt to life as parents. Most parents will attest to how precious yet fleeting these days are and its why so many choose to capture them through a photo shoot.

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While you choose to hire a professional photographer for your newborn photo shoot, opting to do it yourself can be a more fun and memorable way to go.

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Outfits for Family Photoshoot: How to Choose and Coordinate?

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If your home is anything like mine there are photos of you and your family dotted all over it. There’s something heartwarming about looking at the different moments in time and reliving them. Remembering how you felt, the smells, tastes and sounds of the day.

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It’s no wonder that year after year families just like yours and mine enlist the help of professional photographers to help capture your love and bond. But once you’ve booked your photographer then sets in the panic of what to wear and how to coordinate without little Johnny having a tantrum because he’s not allowed to wear his spiderman outfit.

While most photographers are not wardrobe stylists, I’m going to lay out a few top tips and strategies for helping you find the perfect outfits for all the family without making everyone wear the exact same thing.

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A Guide to Repairing Camera Lens Scratches

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That feeling when you take the lens cap off to reveal a scratch. How did that get there? When did that happen? Is it going to affect my photos? These are just some of the questions that will no doubt run through your head should you find yourself in this situation.

Cameras and their lenses are expensive pieces of equipment so the last thing you want to think about is having to replace your favorite lens just because there’s a bit of a scratch on it.

camera-lens-scratches-1It would be much easier if you could just repair it right? But is that even possible?

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