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What is bokeh and how to achieve it

What is Bokeh

Bokeh is an adaptation from a Japanese word meaning blur. In photography this term is used to describe the quality of the areas in the picture which are not in focus.

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Aperture setting for macro photography

What aperture setting to use for macro photography

Just because your dedicated lens can shoot in F2.8 doesn’t mean that’s the best Aperture for macro photography. More often than not, using an Aperture of F2.8 on a dedicated macro lens, will result in only the eye being in focus.

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Best time for macro photography

Macro Photography Tip: What is the best time for macro photography?

No doubt, the best time for macro photography is early morning while the ground is still wet. It’s much easier to photograph insect macro’s at the crack of dawn, while they are still covered in dew and unable to fly.

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Buy a cable release for your SLR camera

#10 Photography Tip – for those who don’t like reading. Reasons why you should buy a cable release for your SLR camera.

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When to turn off IS and VR

#9 Photography Tip – for those who don’t like reading. When to turn off image stabilization (Canon) and vibration reduction (Nikon).

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DSLR camera user manuals on your iphone

#8 Photography Tip – for those who don’t like reading. How to download and read your DSLR user manuals on your IPhone. Save on space in your camera bag, and much quicker to search for the information you’re after.

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How to better focus with a macro lens

#7 Photography Tip – for those who don’t like reading. How to stop the lens from swimming, and focus better with a macro lens.

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Smooth backgrounds with telephoto lenses

#6 Photography Tip – for those who don’t like reading. How to achieve a smooth background with a telephoto lens.

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Photographing portraits with dedicated macro lens

#5 Photography Tip – for those who don’t like reading. Using a macro lens for portraits.

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How to photograph through glass or cages

#4 Photography Tip – for those who don’t like reading. How to photograph through glass or cages.

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Poor mans multi point star filter effect

#3 Photography Tip – for those who don’t like reading.
How to get a multi-point star filter effect without spending a cent!

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Photograph human experiences tell the story

#2 Photography Tip – for those who don’t like reading.

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