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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. Don't Show Everything
    The idea that less is more can be applied to the subject matter in your photos.
    Beginner Content
  2. D-Movie Mode: First Steps
    Learn the basics of D-Movie Mode from renowned National Geographic photographer, Bob Krist.
    Beginner Content
  3. Selective Focus
    Tom Bol uses his PC lens to put the focus right where he wants it.
  4. Take A Better Portrait
    Learn the elements of a good portrait photo.
    Beginner Content
  5. Getting Creative with White Balance
    Try getting creative with your camera's white balance for some interesting results.
  6. How to Shoot Landscapes
    Learn some of the basics for taking better landscape photos.
    Beginner Content
  7. Flash Points: The Control of Light
    Color temperature, rear sync, slow sync: Three key elements in flash photography.
    Advanced Content
  8. Natural Selections
    Nature photographer Carol Freeman shows you just how spectacular getting close can be.
  9. Make Mine a Window Seat
    For interesting from-the-air photos try these techniques the next time you fly.
    Beginner Content
  10. Composing an Image: Marsh Grasses
    Taking a good photo goes beyond shooting the first thing you see.
    Beginner Content
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