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Redefine Reality with your Photography…

You can redefine reality with your photography, this is one of the perks of being a photographer and  an artist! You are not limited to documenting a scene, as a photographer you have many tools and techniques that you can use to shape your own reality. For this image I used a Sigma 8mm circular…

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The Photographer’s Guide to HDR Efex Pro 2

Great news for photographers wanting to build their skills with the process of HDR imagery! Dr. Jason Odell  has just released an outstanding guide for understanding HDR image processing, The Photographer’s Guide to HDR Efex Pro 2. This comprehensive guide takes the photographer through the initial steps of setting up the camera to shoot images…

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B&W Photography with Nik Silver Efex Pro

Not that long ago, I used to develop my own film and make my own black and white prints, which I absolutely loved to do! I think I still have an enlarger around somewhere. It was messy but fun, and the process was something akin to magic. To attain a similar look with digital, Nik…

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Minimize a composition for more impact…

This is one of my favorite photos from New Orleans… music, great food and Mardi Gras! I like to look for “local flavor” photo opportunities when traveling. In addition to photographing wide angle shots that tell the whole story, try minimizing a composition for more impact. This close up of a street musician has a nostalgic look with the well…

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