It has always seemed ironic to me that, as a professional photographer, the technique I use most often is something I can not see with my own eyes. Shallow depth of field is a product of camera optics and I …
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RAW Files vs JPEG–Photography’s Format Battle
RAW file versus JPEG? Which is the best image format? Well, I have found that it really depends on a number of variables. They both have their strengths and weaknesses. Let’s take a look at both.

Stunning Architecture Photography In Black And White
Architecture is one of those photographic subjects that cries out to be captured in black and white.
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Black & White Photography–The Journey Continues
I am continuing my quest to learn black and white photography through the process of converting a number of my color images to black and white.

A Color Photographer’s Conversion To B&W
Text & Photography by Chuck Place© I have been a photographer for over 40 years and recently have developed a real interest in black & white photography. Like all photography, it’s a journey and I am inviting all of you …

The Creative Image–Cell Phone Photographs and Cyanotype Prints
Join Joyce Wilson's Photo Workshop and explore the creative side of iphoneography and cyanotype printing.
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Travel Photography with Chuck Place
Travel Photography is much more than shooting snapshots of your vacation. Images created during your travels should transport you back to the magic you felt as sunset light washes over an ancient Mayan pyramid or recall the drama of colorful …

3 Photographic Techniques For Creating Beautiful Direct Sunlight Portraits
With just 3 techniques, you can create beautiful, striking portraits out in direct sunlight. Modifying harsh sunlight and positioning your model properly can lead to startling results.
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Fill The Frame For Greater Visual Impact
The first step in creating any image is knowing what you want to say about a subject or location. Be clear in your own mind what is important and what is secondary. Then make it clear to your viewer by …

Mastering Lens Flare For Beautiful Images With Impact
Camera lens flair can be a creative tool adding another level of drama and emotion to your photographs.
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