What's Your Subject?
"There’s nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept." — Ansel Adams It's happened to all of us: you're photographing something...
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Ian Plant
Aug 21
Long Exposure Photography Tips
Long exposure photography can add a mystical aspect to your photos, as some parts of the image are blurred, while others are tack sharp....
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Ian Plant
May 24
Hyperfocal Distance and Depth of Field - Everything You Need to Know
In this episode of Photo Myths, I sit down with pro photographer Richard Bernabe, and together we tackle an oft-repeated photo rule,...
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Taya Iv
Mar 8
4 Reasons to Join a Photography Webinar Today
Are you interested in boosting your knowledge of photography and getting inspired? I highly recommend joining a photography webinar. A...
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Ian Plant
Mar 2
How to Photograph a Total Solar Eclipse
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America. It will be visible in Mexico, the United States, and Canada. If you...
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Taya Iv
Feb 23
Coming up With Creative Photo Ideas
Understanding your camera is often just one part of the equation. I'm sure that many of you want to tell a story through your...
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Ian Plant
Feb 16
How to Use a Polarizer Filter
A polarizer filter is designed to remove reflections and unwanted glare from a photo. When used in the right environment, it can help you...
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Ian Plant
Jan 12
Ditch Your Heavy Camera Gear
I often get asked how I deal with traveling with heavy camera equipment. My answer is simple: don't! It's time to ditch your heavy camera...
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Taya Iv
Dec 29, 2023
5 New Year's Resolution Ideas for Photographers
A new year is right around the corner, prompting everyone to start over and try something different in their lives. Even though New...
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Taya Iv
Dec 19, 2023
4 Christmas Photoshoot Ideas
Happy Holidays! Whether you're a professional portrait photographer or a generalist who takes photos in their free time, the Christmas...
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Taya Iv
Dec 11, 2023
3 Ways to Take Flattering Portraits Using Window Light
Do you struggle with taking flattering photographs of people? What if I told you that you can easily achieve this indoors with the help...
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Taya Iv
Dec 5, 2023
Practical Tips to Help You Find That Photography Spark Again
I've been taking photos for over 14 years. When I first started, I had a very intense passion for photography. Inexperienced and naive, I...
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Ian Plant
Sep 5, 2023
How to Create a Sunstar Effect
Incorporating a sunstar, also known as a starburst, allows you to add an eye-catching element to your photos. Achieving a sunstar effect...
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Ian Plant
Jun 15, 2023
Creative Focus
I often talk about how your camera sees the world differently than how your eyes and brain perceive things, and how you can use this...
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Ian Plant
Apr 12, 2023
5 Tips for Shooting Stunning Sunrise and Sunset Photos
Everyone loves photographing sunrises and sunsets, but it can be harder than you think to get it right. These scenes are often...
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Rick Sammon
Jan 23, 2023
Creative Phone Photography
As camera phones have increased in quality over the past few years, their utility as serious creative tools for photographers have...
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Ian Plant
Jan 4, 2023
Using Artificial Light for Photography
In this video, I talk with Noah Buchanan from Hunt's Photo about using artificial light for photography. Artificial light is useful for a...
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Ian Plant
Sep 19, 2022
Lens Flare: Creative Use and Removal
Lens flare results from pointing your lens towards a bright source of light. Direct light striking the glass creates flare in the form of...
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Ian Plant
Jul 28, 2022
5 Fixes When Your Camera Fails
It happens more often than any of us care to admit: the dreaded error message blinking on and off, or worse yet, your camera simply...
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Ian Plant
Jul 4, 2022
5 Essential Landscape Photography Accessories
One of the great things about landscape photography is that it doesn't require a lot of gear; just grab your camera and a few lenses and...
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Ian Plant
Apr 8, 2021
Comfortable Car Camping: A Landscape Photographer's Guide
Us landscape photographers spend most of our time chasing the light, so flexibility, and the ability to get into wild places, is key....
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Ian Plant
Feb 5, 2020
Top Tips for Amazing Winter Photography
Professional photographer Ian Plant shares some of his top tips for making stunning winter photographs.
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Ian Plant
Sep 14, 2019
Photo storage and backups
Photo file storage, and backup in case of a computer crash or malfunction, needs to be a priority for every photographer.
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