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Whether you have a small studio setup or whether you have to put something together, the basics of getting a good, clean image are the same.
Your camera’s autofocus system is one of its most important features. To get the best results, you need to understand how autofocus works–and know when to override it.
Here are links to a few of the products mentioned by Laurie Excell in her newsletter article on Macro Photography, as well as links to some related products
Ben shows you how to navigate through your images and gives you some hints on what you should be looking for when choosing what images to continue working with in Elements.
Some of the finest photos in history were shot in black and white, and it’s an art form that remains relevant today. We show you how easy it is to turn ho-hum color shots into stunning grayscale images.
Follow these pro tips for planning, setting up, and shooting great family portraits without all the stress—or the forced smiles.
Ben discusses the importance of metadata and how it will help you not only organize your photos, but also become a better photographer.
Here are 10 tips for you to get the best pictures for that first day of school (or back to school).
Instead of just pointing and shooting, take some time to compose your image and think about depth of field to change your image from ho-hum to an eye-catching masterpiece.
Get introduced to HDR and how you can incorporate it into your photography workflow.
Dave demonstrates how to use a Gray Card when photographing your subjects so you can easily adjust Levels later.
Matt takes you through his whole editing process, from taking the photo straight out of the camera to creating the finished product.
‘Bokeh’ might be a new term, but it really is a time-tested photographic concept that is easy to master, once you know the tricks.
No matter what your budget or your photographic style is, there is a tool that will get you up close and personal with your subject.
As photographers, we are obsessed with capturing the perfect image. We have an array of technically correct exposure combinations to choose from in any given situation. It’s up to us to determine the settings that communicate our vision of the world.
Cold weather can be hard on your camera. Before you head out to document that snowball fight, make sure your equipment is ready with these five tips.
Dave shows you how to start with the end in mind and come up with some really cool results.
Let your camera’s built-in histogram teach you how to spot—and fix—blown highlights, weak contrast, and dark photos as you shoot.
Learn how to use movement, blur and frozen motion to expand your photographic horizon.
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