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Snowshoeing and winter sports fun creates unique photo opportunities - photopigs

Winter sports like snowshoeing, cross country skiing, sledding and more offer up new views and vistas. How to choose gear, handle gear and take great photos while out in the cold.

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Lines guide the mood and composition of a photograph - photopigs

Effectively using lines to control a photograph’s composition will set the scene for the viewer. Leading lines can guide the eye through a photograph, drawing attention where the photographer decides. They can draw intrigue, create mood, and serve as the main focus of a photograph. They also serve as effective frames.

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Forced perspective requires practice and an open mind

Forced perspective, used heavily in Lord of the Rings, can be toyed around with to create fun illusions in photography. Learn how to use forced perspective in digital photography.

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How Long Is Just Enough? Long Exposures Part 1 - photopigs

I recently photographed some handheld long exposures in the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon. I made a series of shots with a one second shutter speed. That doesn’t sound very long, but it’s enough to completely change the look of the water. The blurred and smoothed look for waterfalls is very popular. Many shots see online …

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photopigs celebrates winter holidays - Photopigs

Wintertime brings cold to many areas but it also brings the celebrations of various holidays and displays of lights. Candles are lit on the menorah with the shamash over eight days of Hanukkah. People in warmer areas wish for snow to feel more like it’s Christmas. Quaint areas of town string their storefronts with twinkling …

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Projects guide photographers to find their unique voice - Photopigs

Having photography projects has endless benefits. They can motivate you, help you figure out what to do next and give you a clear way to see how your work improves over time. Projects are also how our audience understands who you are as a photographer. Whether an online gallery or a physical show, images are …

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Boosting your food photography game during the holidays - Photopigs

It’s the holidays, which is the season of special family meals, eating out and stopping for nice treats to help get through all the shopping and errands. This time of year is a great time to use all those colorful and carefully prepared dishes to practice your shots. Composition and Context  In most of my …

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Fast-approaching winter holidays has us bearing the cold to practice night photography.
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Creatively using shadows and lighting for dynamic nighttime photos - Photopigs

Nighttime photography can be an exhilarating and adventurous experience. The contrast of dark shadows and bright lights create new challenges and dynamic outcomes. The photos are often evocative and create a sense of mystery and intrigue that come with the night. The Spoon and Cherry were featured on photopigs last week to illustrate the rule …

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Fast-approaching winter holidays has us bearing the cold to practice night #photography
Creatively using shadows and lighting for dynamic nighttime photos - Photopigs

Nighttime photography can be an exhilarating and adventurous experience. The contrast of dark shadows and bright lights create new challenges and dynamic outcomes. The photos are often evocative and create a sense of mystery and intrigue that come with the night. The Spoon and Cherry were featured on photopigs last week to illustrate the rule …