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What Is Noise in Photography? 5 Ways to Avoid It

Don't let unwanted noise ruin your shots.

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How to Take Long Exposure Photos With an iPhone

Looking to capture light trails or motion blur with your iPhone's camera? Here are your options.

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What to Do If Your iPhone Takes Low Megapixel Photos

Does your iPhone take pictures at a lower resolution than what it's capable of? Here's what you need to do.

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The Best Lighting Equipment for Vlogging and Photography

Besides story and audio, video lighting is one of the most important considerations when making movies or capturing photos.

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How to Shoot and Edit Photos to Make Your Subject Look Taller

Want to create the illusion of height for your subject? Try these simple shooting and editing tricks.

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17 Camera Settings That You Should Always Change or Switch Off

If you've got a new camera or reset an old one, review these vital settings before you start shooting.

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How to Deal With a Scratched Camera Lens (and Prevent It in the First Place)

A scratched camera lens isn't the end of the world; odds are the damage isn't even that bad. But you can still take protective measures to prevent it.

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How to Take Better Photos With a Wide Aperture: 6 Tips

Wide-aperture photography can easily fall flat if you don't pay attention to your camera settings and surroundings.

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7 Urban Photography Mistakes to Avoid Making

Shooting great urban photography is not as easy as it seems. But by avoiding these common mistakes, you can level up your urban shots.

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4:3 vs. 16:9: Which Aspect Ratio Is Better for Photos and Videos?

4:3 and 16:9 are both mainstay photo and video aspect ratios, but which should you use?

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SLR vs. DSLR: What Are the Differences?

What sets DSLR and SLR cameras apart? Let's unravel their key differences.

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Why Film Is Better Than Digital Photography: 6 Reasons

All photographers argue about which is better film or digital? Here's why you should dumpy your DSLR and opt for SLR photography.

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How to Create and Sell Your Lightroom Presets: The Ultimate Guide

Did you know that you can make money selling your Lightroom presets? Here, you'll find out how to get started!

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How to Change the Angle of an Image in Photoshop With Perspective Warp

Learn how to easily adjust and manipulate the perspective of objects in an image.

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7 Landscape Photographers to Follow on Instagram and Improve Your Skills

These Instagram accounts are not only great sources of inspiration for landscape photography but also valuable resources to improve your skills.

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Instant Camera vs. DSLR: Which Camera Should You Choose?

Opting for a DSLR is a no-brainer if you're after top specs and quality images, yet instant cameras excel in the creative aspects of photography.

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Third-Party Lenses vs. Native Brand Lenses: Which Should You Get for Your Camera?

Although brand-manufactured lenses have their perks, don't discount third-party lenses. Let's pit them against each other to help you choose.

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11 iPhone Camera Settings You Must Master to Take Better Photos

If you take pictures with your iPhone, these are the most important iPhone camera settings you must use for better photos.

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Using Smartphone Photography to Improve Mental Well-Being

It's likely a reflex to pull out your smartphone when it's time to take a picture. Making this a mindful practice can also benefit your mental health.

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A Complete Guide to Photo Paper Sizes for Printing Your Pictures

Printing your photos can help you solidify your memories, but there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution.

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