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Freeze the Moment: Guide to Capturing Sharp Action Photos Every Time
Struggling to capture sharp action photos of your kids’ sports, fast-moving subjects, or everyday motion? Freeze the Moment: Ultimate Guide to Action Photography breaks down the essential settings and techniques you need to get crisp, in-focus images every time — even with a basic camera and kit lens. Learn the 1/500 Sweet Spot, how to set up autofocus for moving subjects, when to use different focus areas, how to shoot clean bursts, and how to handle low-light gyms or chaoti
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Nov 202 min read


Taking Your First Aurora Photos in Wisconsin: The Beginner’s Playbook
A simple starter guide for taking your first aurora photos in Wisconsin—perfect for beginners during this active Northern Lights season.
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Nov 141 min read


How do I get great air show pictures?
My best tips for your best air show photos.
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Aug 56 min read
3 Quick Perfect Exposure Cheats
Perfect exposure remains a struggle for many hobbyists when it doesn't need to. A few quick perfect exposure cheats can help you nail...
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Mar 1, 20143 min read
Photographing Hawaii, a World of Color
I've seen fantastic places, but no other experience has been like photographing Hawaii, a world of vibrant color, people and landscapes....
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Apr 7, 20134 min read
How to Create a Sun Star Effect in Photography
When I met George Lepp, Canon Explorer of Light, many years ago at a seminar, one of the questions I had then as an amateur was how to...
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Feb 12, 20132 min read


Color Gels Can Add Impact to Your Landscape Photography
Using color gels on a flash can add interest and impact to any scene, like what I did in a recent snow storm. It's easy to play with...
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Jan 27, 20132 min read
Use In-camera Enhancements to Boost Image Quality Instantly
How do you get colors to pop, intricate details to sing, and an image with real punch? Photoshop isn't always the answer. And it's not...
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Apr 20, 20122 min read
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