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Fill Light with a Smart Phone
Maybe I should have used phosphorescent jellyfish to provide "natural" light. I guess my point is simple. Use what you have.
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Shooting on an Overcast Day
Being a photographer means being adaptable. You won't always get spectacular lighting - and some scenes look great on an over cast days.
![Fountain of Youth, Iceland](https://visualwilderness.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Iceland_Gljufrafoss_0683d-495x400.jpg)
Shooting in the Mist
Landscape Photography Fieldwork: How to avoid getting water drops on your lens when shooting near a waterfalls or while it is raining.
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Light Matters
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Pay attention to the light. Maybe you think light isn't very important in this shot. But I'll argue that light is critically important to this photograph.
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From Living Room to Studio – Here’s How We Do It
For those rare occasional studio portraits, it’s great to be able convert your living room into a studio in less than 10 minutes.
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Tips for Smart Phone (or Point-n-Shoot) Photography
Give new meaning to traveling light by learning the advantages and limitations of your mobile phone camera with tips for better smart phone photography.
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Do the composition rules matter?
Compositional rules might make a photo more appealing, and it’s important to know the rules. But, aren’t all rules meant to be broken?
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Photographing Water Droplets
I love shooting water droplets. They are tiny and perfectly formed, and light plays within them , making them seem to possess a life of their own.