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Capturing the Urban Jungle - The Faces

Capturing the Urban Jungle - The Faces

Starting Soon ... Vibrance and dynamism characterize the modern city, be it in the U.S. Europe, Asia or Africa. The strong lines of tall buildings and
Photographing Children and Teens

Photographing Children and Teens

Got cute kids?  Everyone thinks so and everyone wants great pictures of their children, capturing those magic moments of childhood.  Photographing kids and teens is a
Free Sample Photography Lesson and Assignment

Free Sample Photography Lesson and Assignment

Best way to learn about something is hands-on. That's what this Free Sample Lesson and Assignment is all about. It's representative of the types of practical
Capturing the Urban Jungle - The Lights

Capturing the Urban Jungle - The Lights

New! Vibrance and dynamism characterize the modern city, be it in the U.S. Europe, Asia or Africa. The strong lines of tall buildings and walkways, the
Capturing the Urban Jungle - The Faces

Capturing the Urban Jungle - The Faces

Starting Soon ... Vibrance and dynamism characterize the modern city, be it in the U.S. Europe, Asia or Africa. The strong lines of tall buildings and
The Photo Essay

The Photo Essay

Self-assignments are an excellent way to build your portfolio, gain hands-on experience and show prospective employers that - you can do it! If you've always wanted
Model and Fashion Photography

Model and Fashion Photography

For models looking to advance their careers or just get that all-important "foot in the door," a stunningly-photographed portfolio or "Book," is of huge importance. Such
Photography With the 50mm "Standard Lens"

Photography With the 50mm "Standard Lens"

A 50mm lens once came "standard" with every 35mm SLR camera purchase.  Then this inconspicuous, low-light performer fell from "vogue," replaced by medium-telephoto, medium-aperture, variable zoom
Expressive Black and White Photography

Expressive Black and White Photography

While black and white photographs were among the very first photographs taken, they are now a new "frontier" in digital photography. Digital cameras record light differently than
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