dpreview articles: Photo Techniques
Theme and Variations9425The DSLR Field Camera18024Breaking the Rules14134HDR for the Rest of Us19718Compositional Rules11938Evolution of an image12221Finding macro wildlife3515The One-Light Studio9432Composition Basics in Macro Photography7441Depth of Field in Macro Photography15832Landscape Photography Primer9533Macro photography: Understanding magnification11031Auroral photography: A guide to capturing the Northern Lights8243Editorial Lighting - The Minimalist Way 8924How to shoot creative canine photographs: Composition and dog behavior8224Seascape photography4318Mountain bike photography technique4130What we want in a macro shot – Background6740Studio in the Wild247Taking pictures with the right side of your brain - part 18238The art of HDR photography part 217The art of HDR photography part 148The Art of HDR Photography Part 4: HDR Workflow110
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| Published on Apr 11, 2013 | Photo Techniques
In this article, nature photographer Erez Marom explains the technique of focus stacking and shows its implementation in Photoshop.
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| Published on Mar 8, 2013 | Photo Techniques
The best images are often made close to home. And photographing the same scene over and over is the photographer's equivalent to the daily run of the marathoner. See how photographer Carsten Krieger has explored a single scene in his native Ireland over the years.
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| Published on Dec 26, 2012 | Photo Techniques
The field camera has been the tool of choice for generations of landscape photographers, with resolution and image quality that remains impressive even by today's standards. Here's how you can get similar results with a modern DSLR, tilt/shift lenses and some digital darkroom magic.
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| Published on Nov 11, 2012 | Photo Techniques
Many photographers look to follow rules to make a better image. Photographer Thomas Park discusses how you can unlock creative possibilities by breaking these rules instead.
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| Published on Oct 21, 2012 | Photo Techniques
Success in the world of fashion photography involves much more than just shooting pretty models. London-based photographer and digital imaging expert Martin Evening takes a look at the production and planning skills you need to keep both clients and models happy.
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| Published on Aug 27, 2012 | Photo Techniques
Most of us think of HDR images as surreal creations that bear little resemblance to the 'real' world. Rick Sammon shows how it is possible to reap the benefits of capturing an extended dynamic range in a more natural-looking image.
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| Published on Aug 21, 2012 | Photo Techniques
In this article, photographer Thomas Park discusses some time-honored compositional rules for creating effective photographs, and explains why they are successful.
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| Published on Aug 9, 2012 | Photo Techniques
Professional photographer Carsten Krieger takes you through his process of creating a landscape photograph.
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| Published on Jun 12, 2012 | Photo Techniques
Nature photographer Erez Marom offers some basic guidelines for finding and handling macro subjects in the wild.
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| Published on May 22, 2012 | Photo Techniques
Creative and dramatic studio lighting does not have to involve a lot of gear. In this article, photographer Thomas Park demonstrates a range of creative possibilities that can be achieved using a single light in the studio.
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| Published on Mar 7, 2012 | Photo Techniques
A solid understanding of compositional principles is crucial to photographic success. Macro photography presents unique challenges and solutions for generating captivating images. Nature Photographer Erez Marom discusses the compositional guidelines he uses when creating a macro photograph.
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| Published on Feb 15, 2012 | Photo Techniques
Nature photographer Erez Marom discusses the problem of insufficient depth-of-field in macro photography, and shows you two ways to overcome it.
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| Published on Jan 20, 2012 | Photo Techniques
Landscape photography has long been a popular endeavor, but doing it well involves much more than simply taking your camera to an exotic location. Learn some of the equipment, logistical and technical basics you need to get started in this genre.
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| Published on Jan 8, 2012 | Photo Techniques
Capturing successful images of food doesn't need to be complicated, and it doesn't require any specialist equipment either. Matt Golowczynski shares a few words of wisdom for those venturing into this largely unchartered photographic genre.
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| Published on Dec 23, 2011 | Photo Techniques
In this article, documentary and commercial photographer Giora Dan shares his tips for shooting human subjects in a documentary style. He covers three basic techniques - unplanned, spontaneous shooting, planned shots, and 'confrontational' photography.
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| Published on Nov 28, 2011 | Photo Techniques
Nature photographer Erez Marom explains the importance of the magnification ratio in macro photography.
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| Published on Nov 23, 2011 | Photo Techniques
Making the most of an African safari tour begins with ensuring you've got the right gear to capture the images you envision. Photographer and tour operator Dallas Dahms shows you how to successfully gear up for your once-in-a-lifetime trip.
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| Published on Nov 18, 2011 | Photo Techniques
Aviation photography offers a great way to expand your portfolio of images with some dynamic shots. In this article, Rob Neil, photographer and editor of Pacific Wings magazine explains the basics for capturing great images of both moving and static aircraft.
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| Published on Oct 19, 2011 | Photo Techniques
Erez Marom elborates about point of view in a macro shot, as well as the importance of finding and shooting special scenes.
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| Published on Oct 12, 2011 | Photo Techniques
Ben Hattenbach is a wilderness photographer who explores the remote corners of the planet. In this articles he shows us some of favorite images of the Northern Lights and explains how to find an aurora and how to equip yourself to capture it. He also gives advice on camera settings and composition.
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