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Bracketing Images

Camera Exposure Bracketing So what is exposure bracketing and why do we need to do this? Well we saw in the last tutorial about dynamic range that your…

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Dynamic Range

What is 'dynamic range' and how does it affect our photographs? I think one of the most difficult issues most people face when taking photographs is how to…

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Camera Drive Modes

Hi there This is just a quick post to give a simple explanation of your camera's different drive modes - what they are, what they do and when…

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Camera Exposure Metering Modes

A simple straightforward guide to the different camera exposure metering modes and tips on when to use each one. Hi there So as we know - photography is…

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How to Photograph the Moon

This is a simple tutorial on how to photograph the moon and includes tips to ensure that you get the best results in your photographs. When we finally…

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Starburst Effect

Simple straightforward guide to creating the starburst effect in camera. Hi there I have had a few questions recently on how to achieve the ‘starburst’ effect on lights…

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The camera diopter and how to use it

Hi there - Just a quick post this time about that mysterious little dial wheel next to your DSLR camera's viewfinder window. This is called the diopter and…

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How to take better night photographs

Hi there! This week I thought that I would give a few tips on getting better results when taking night photographs. Use a Tripod and Shutter Release Stability…

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Composition in Photography

Hi there This week I thought I would address photographic composition - a subject that seems swamped with rules, do's and don't which sometimes confuses people learning to…

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