Photographer’s Secret Weapon - Vaseline

Vaseline effect #1 - Eva Polak
Vaseline effect #1 - Eva Polak

Quick note from Ray - Photography tips and tricks are welcomed here and if you feel you have something to offer other photographers, feel welcome to visit this page for the guidelines. Now on with this amazing tip….,

Vaseline does wonders, not only for your skin, but can also help you to create impressionist masterpieces. You can transform just about any subject into something interesting and exciting. If you like the soft, poetic look in your photographs this simple technique is for you.

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Three Secrets To Mastering Perfect Exposure

TrainMemorize this short “mantra” in order to master photography - ISO, shutter speed, aperture. If you repeat this to yourself a few times you will be able to easily remember the three things that will always save, or ruin, an exposure. They don’t have to come specifically in that order, but nevertheless, these three things are what will determine your exposure.

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What To Keep In Mind When Doing Digital Photography

on_white_03(2)With the advent of digital cameras and the continued improvement in their specs and functions, more and more people are getting interested in photography.  For one, a digital photographer need not worry about the cost of film used in capturing the perfect shot.  With a digital camera, one can just click away and just select the images that one likes and delete the rest.

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How To Avoid Blurred Pictures

sscbWhether you are a professional photographer or just dabbling with photography as a hobby, chances are, you have encountered the dilemma of getting blurred pictures.  This could be quite frustrating if the shot is very important or if it is of a rare moment that you only have the chance to capture once in a blue moon.

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What Photographers Ought to Know About Microstock Photography

microstockPhotography can be a great hobby and a good way to earn some extra cash.  If you really are into photography and you have the talent for it, you can go on a journey of great personal fulfillment while earning your keep.  You need not be a photographer for big magazines and major dailies or put up your own photo studio to earn and pay for your bills.  Try microstock photography.

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4 Promising Photography Careers

photographyGetting into photography pays, whether you are just dabbling with it as a hobby or if you see it as a career to pursue.  Even if you are doing photography as a hobby, you can still make money from the photos you take if you sell them as stock photos.  You can also earn a living by taking pictures in many different ways by being employed by a company or by finding freelance work.

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Know How To Use The Contre-jour Technique In Photography

contre1Contre-jour, a French term with a literal meaning of “against the light”, refers to photographs that were taken with the camera directly pointing toward the source of light.  Contre-jour is also a photography technique to create a silhouette of a subject that is surrounded by a soft and halo-esque light.  This technique is known in Italy as chiaroscuro but is more widely known as backlighting.

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