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8 Elementary Travel Photography Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Out
Starting out in photography may seem like a daunting task. There are so many things to learn and practice that sometimes it can seem like an impossible task. Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts and if you want to take better … Continue reading
5 Photography Mistakes You Need to Avoid When Shooting Seascapes
Here are some practical steps to take and 5 photography mistakes you want to avoid in order to help you capture better seascape images. Capturing seascapes is a very popular past-time and one of the most enjoyable and fascinating types … Continue reading
Avoid These 4 Post-Processing Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Images
Post-processing is a particularly sensitive topic and there’s always a certain amount of processing versus non-processing discussions that take place after articles on the topic. It’s not hard to understand since how you choose to process your images is your artistic choice. … Continue reading
5 Crucial Mistakes You Need to Avoid When Photographing Clients
Don’t make these 5 crucial mistakes when photographing clients! Over the years I have read dozens of articles explaining tips, tricks, and things to keep in mind for successful photo sessions. As I was wrapping up a family shoot recently I … Continue reading
Five Common Macro Photography Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Macro photography requires a unique set of skills, but along with these skills comes a new set of mistakes to overcome. Fortunately, many of these macro photography mistakes are easily fixed. In this article, I discuss five common mistakes made in … Continue reading
5 Common Camera Setting Mistakes Made by Newbie Photographers
Photography is a process of constant learning, so it’s only natural to make mistakes along the way. But with a little bit of advice from those who have been there already, fledgling photographers can avoid a few common camera setting … Continue reading
5 Landscape Photography Mistakes That Keep Your Images From Standing Out
Shooting landscapes is one of the most popular genres of photography. Photographs of landscapes typically capture the presence of nature and can inspire you. Outside towns and cities, you are surrounded by beautiful scenery. However, taking a good photo of … Continue reading
Are You Making These Five Food Photography Mistakes?
There are some common mistakes photographers make when starting to shoot food. Are you guilty of these five food photography mistakes? There is a saying that if you can shoot food, you can shoot anything. Some would disagree with this, … Continue reading
4 of the Most Common Composition Mistakes In Photography
I’ve seen photographers make lots of mistakes when it comes to composition. That’s not a criticism – we all get things wrong from time to time. But recognizing mistakes and putting them right is a key part of improving your … Continue reading
5 Common Camera Setting Mistakes New Photographers Make
Whether you’ve just purchased your first DSLR or have been shooting for a while and would like to start using your camera’s manual settings, you should be aware of some of the common mistakes most new photographers make when they … Continue reading
4 Marketing Mistakes – How NOT to Promote Your Photography Business
You can market your photography business in hundreds of different ways — some incredible effective, and some a total waste of your time. Here are four marketing mistakes or wrong ways to promote your photography business and what you should … Continue reading
Five Common Portrait Retouching Mistakes to Avoid
When it comes to retouching portraits there are a number of mistakes that I see photographers make over and over. Part of the problem is that there are too many poorly made skin smoothing plugins. Another is that Photoshop gives … Continue reading