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5 Must-Read Photography Books
The contributors and I put together a list of must read photography books! There are so many books out there but it can be confusing to know exactly which one to purchase. Here is a list of our...
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Sensor Cleaning: Is My Sensor Dirty?
I love to learn new things. Especially things that make my life a little more simpler. So, today I’m going to share a tip that I have found helpful about sensor cleaning. Is My Sensor Dirty? Have you...
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iPhone Photography: 7 Essential Tips
I must admit. I LOVE my iPhone camera and iPhone photography. In fact? I may or may not have upgraded my phone simply for the camera and Instagram awesomeness. I use my phone so often now rather than...
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Photography Wish List
Who doesn’t have a ton of things that we day dream about purchasing related to our obsession with photography? The contributors and I have put together a list of items that are on our photography wish...
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Back Button Focusing: Do you BBF?
It has been a couple of years now since I first discovered BBF or “Back Button Focusing”. From what I hear it is really one of those things that you either LOVE or you HATE. For me, it was looooove!...
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Photographer’s Christmas Wish list
It’s that time of year! For the past two years I have been putting together a wish list for photographers. You can see the past two photographer wish list here 2010 photographer wish list and 2011...
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Camera Lens Rental: Your Questions Answered
Camera lens rental may be something you should consider before buying your next lens or for your next photography outing. Is it affordable? It isn’t as expensive as you might think in the whole realm...
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How to Nail White Balance Like a Pro
I have a new favorite thing that I MUST share with all of you! It’s called the Expodisc, and it has changed my photography life! It’s a tool for creating custom white balance and has helped the color...
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Wedding Photography Lenses: What You Need to Know
Courtney receives alot of questions about what to buy when it comes to wedding photography lenses, so I decided this would be a good topic to write on this month. I think lens choice can be a personal...
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Lensbaby Inspiration
Like most people, every now and again you look at the photos you have taken and feel like there is something missing, you might want to take a more creative image but are not too sure how to do it or...
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Can’t Live Without
I get a lot of questions about my favorite photography items. The contributors and I created a list of some photography items we can’t live without. And because we all have a wish list, we included...
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What Lens Should I Buy First?
The most popular question I get asked is “What lens should I buy first?”. Most people purchase the camera as a kit. This means you buy the body and the kit lens that comes with it, normally a 18-55mm...
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Lensbaby Composer Pro with Sweet 35mm Optic – 6 Lessons Learned
*I received a Lensbaby in exchange for this post. The Lensbaby Composer Pro with Sweet 35mm Optic is such a fun lens. I have had a blast learning how to use it and figuring out different ways to...
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Canon Lens Comparison
One of my favorite things to look for when I am considering buying a new lens {or just wondering what else is out there} is to see comparisons between lenses. So, I thought it would be fun to do this...
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Camera Lens Series: Everything You Need to Know
Last year we put together a 6 part series called Everything You Need to Know about Camera Lenses. Seriously, there is so much useful information in this series I felt the need to give it it’s own post...
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9 Tips for Using Macro Filters
Want a new photography toy to play with that costs $9.95? That’s right, I said NINE DOLLAR (and 95 cents!) Are you intrigued yet?!!! When I first heard about macro filters, I skimmed over the raves and...
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DIY Ice Light
Have you heard of the Ice Light? Well, it is an awesome portable continuous light source that is handheld, dimmable, and lightweight. Sounds awesome, right? Well it is. It is also around $500. While...
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Quick Tip: White Foam board Reflector
One of my favorite tools for shooting in the house when not having a lot of light to illuminate my subject is to use a foam board. These are basic boards you can find at any craft store. I like the...
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Go-To Camera Lenses
*This post contains affiliate links. Thank you in advance if you support Click it Up a Notch. I get at least one email a day asking about lenses. What lens should I buy? What if I want to capture...
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Peek Inside My Camera Bag
This post contains affiliate links and codes. Thank you if you make a purchase and support Click it Up a Notch. Some of the products were given to me from the companies. Here’s a little behind the...
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