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3 reasons you need to try a tilt-shift lens and how to use one

pay per click advertising A tilt-shift is a specialty lens that allows you to manipulate perspective in-camera by moving the lens perpendicularly, as well as tilting the lens at an angle in relation to the camera body and sensor. These … Continue reading

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No open fields? 8 reasons to love a city setting for portraits

Nature, grass stains and muddy faces are synonymous with childhood. But what if you don’t live in suburbia? Maybe a concrete jungle surrounds you instead. Living in a metropolitan city has a unique set of obstacles when it comes to … Continue reading

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Be a better photographer: 5 reasons to share your knowledge

We live in a culture of sharing. Between Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, blogs, and forums like Clickin Moms, people are everywhere, sharing just about everything. If you are reading this blog, you are part of a sharing community and more than … Continue reading

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7 Reasons to Shoot with a Long Lens

Shooting with a long lens is really fun and it gives you so much versatility. But before we talk about how to love your long telephoto lens and the best way to use it, let’s define it. The 50mm focal … Continue reading

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5 Reasons to Love Iceland in Winter

Iceland is a four-season photographic destination. As I wrote in a 2013 Popular Photography feature article, the country has often been mistakenly characterized in the past as cold, barren, and probably hostile to visitors. And with a name like Iceland, one … Continue reading

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