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Understand the Polarizing Filters

Any landscape photographer has a polarizing filter in the bag. It is said that this filter reduces the reflections and helps you achieve the most beautiful sky. But how exactly does this filter work? It’s all about the physics. The light reflected by a non-metallic surface, sunlight included, is polarized. This means, in physics’ terms, that the light waves have …

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Smart Photography with a Smartphone

There are times when a photographer’s bag is too big, too heavy or just not handy. In these situations, a smartphone can save the day by allowing you to take that perfect picture, that unique snapshot. Smartphones have good cameras, with wide lenses, movement reduction, and post-processing software that allows a quick and on the spot fix. With a smartphone’s …

Using Speed Lights with Ambient Light in Manual Mode

Photography has quite a few technical matters that you have to master in order to raise your photography from the level of amateur. Whether your intention is to become a professional photographer or simply to acquire the skill to capture images at a professional level for personal use, knowing how to effectively use a speed light in manual mode with …