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The Best Lighting Equipment of 2024

Besides story and audio, video lighting is one of the most important considerations when making movies or capturing photos.

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Moment T-Series Lenses Review: Do You Really Need More Lenses for Your Phone?

The Moment T-Series lens collection are a mobile photographer's dream, with an equally fantastical price.

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How to Remove the Background of an Image Using Paint or Paint 3D

Windows 11's AI-powered Paint and Paint 3D apps simplify the removal of a background to just a few clicks.

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7 Camera Settings for Low-Light Photography

Low-light photography poses several challenges, but you can adjust your camera settings to capture better pictures.

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How to Edit Your Photos Using the VSCO Studio Desktop App

VSCO has a photo editing app for your computer. Here's how to use it and make better adjustments.

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How to Adjust Your In-Camera Settings for Better Photo Colors

You can easily change your in-camera settings to get better colors in your photos. Here's how to do that.

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What Is White Balance in Photography? The Ultimate Guide

We explain everything you need to know for understanding white balance and the difference it can make to your photos.

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What Is Noise in Photography? 5 Ways to Avoid It

Don't let unwanted noise ruin your shots.

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How to Take Long Exposure Photos With an iPhone

Looking to capture light trails or motion blur with your iPhone's camera? Here are your options.

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What to Do If Your iPhone Takes Low Megapixel Photos

Does your iPhone take pictures at a lower resolution than what it's capable of? Here's what you need to do.

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How to Shoot and Edit Photos to Make Your Subject Look Taller

Want to create the illusion of height for your subject? Try these simple shooting and editing tricks.

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17 Camera Settings That You Should Always Change or Switch Off

If you've got a new camera or reset an old one, review these vital settings before you start shooting.

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How to Deal With a Scratched Camera Lens (and Prevent It in the First Place)

A scratched camera lens isn't the end of the world; odds are the damage isn't even that bad. But you can still take protective measures to prevent it.

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How to Take Better Photos With a Wide Aperture: 6 Tips

Wide-aperture photography can easily fall flat if you don't pay attention to your camera settings and surroundings.

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7 Urban Photography Mistakes to Avoid Making

Shooting great urban photography is not as easy as it seems. But by avoiding these common mistakes, you can level up your urban shots.

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4:3 vs. 16:9: Which Aspect Ratio Is Better for Photos and Videos?

4:3 and 16:9 are both mainstay photo and video aspect ratios, but which should you use?

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SLR vs. DSLR: What Are the Differences?

What sets DSLR and SLR cameras apart? Let's unravel their key differences.

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Why Film Is Better Than Digital Photography: 6 Reasons

All photographers argue about which is better film or digital? Here's why you should dumpy your DSLR and opt for SLR photography.

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How to Create and Sell Your Lightroom Presets: The Ultimate Guide

Did you know that you can make money selling your Lightroom presets? Here, you'll find out how to get started!

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How to Change the Angle of an Image in Photoshop With Perspective Warp

Learn how to easily adjust and manipulate the perspective of objects in an image.

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