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Shooting Techniques

First we admire great photographs, and then we wonder how they were made. The articles you'll find here reveal the techniques behind the photos and provide the practical information that will help you create imaginative images of your own.

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  1. How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse
    Learn the techniques needed to shoot solar eclipses from Mr. Eclipse, Fred Espenak
    Advanced Content
  2. How to Photograph a Lunar Eclipse
    Learn the techniques needed to shoot lunar eclipses from Mr. Eclipse, Fred Espenak
    Advanced Content
  3. Bokeh for Beginners
    Have your subjects stand apart from the background with this easy technique
  4. Speedlight Tutorial: Day to Night Technique
    David Tejada uses Speedlights to create the illusion of a night scene
  5. Speedlight Tutorial: Bounce Technique
    David Tejada uses Speedlights wirelessly for pleasing portrait illumination
  6. Speedlight Tutorial: Artificial Sunlight Technique
    David Tejada uses Speedlights to add a late afternoon look to a scene
  7. Unique Maternity Portraits
    Jennifer Loomis on Maternity Photography
  8. Want Better Pictures? Tell a Story
    Learn how to tell a story using a single photo or series of images
  9. Basic Underwater Photography Tips
    5 tips to taking better photos under the sea
  10. Shooting Spectacular Sunrises and Sunsets
    Jim Harmer’s tips for photographing at dawn and dusk
    Advanced Content
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Speedlight Tutorial: Bounce Technique


Speedlight Tutorial: Bounce Technique
David Tejada uses Speedlights wirelessly for pleasing portrait illumination

Geotagging: Do More with your Images and Videos


Geotagging: Do More with your Images and Videos
GPS, Geolocation and Geotagging

Shooting Spectacular Sunrises and Sunsets


Shooting Spectacular Sunrises and Sunsets
Jim Harmer’s tips for photographing at dawn and dusk