How to Shoot

The elements that comprise a great photo include composition, shooting style, camera settings, lighting, and more. How you choose to use these elements can make or break a fantastic shot. Memorizing the basics can seem tedious, but once you have a solid grasp of these concepts, they will become invaluable tools at your disposal.

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Composition

Composition is the only manual element of photography that will exist in the future. The truth is that cameras, like all our modern devices, are advancing at an astronomical rate. Today, anybody can pick up a camera and take a great photograph using auto mode and dumb luck. The differentiator between ...

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