Shallow Depth of Field

Depth of Field 101: Understanding Your Aperture

Have you ever noticed that portrait and food photographers often use defocused backgrounds? Learn about Depth of Field.

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Golden Hour

Golden Hour: Nature's Gift for Better Photos

Learn what makes this time of day the perfect one for shooting your photos.

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8 Photography Terms You Should Know

While technical jargon can seem like a foreign language at first, it’ll help you improve your photography. We’ve compiled a glossary of important basics. 

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Balancing Your Photos With the Rule of Thirds

It’s the principal rule of composition; the technique that easily and instantly improves the quality of your photos: The Rule of Thirds.

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Rules of Composition Every Photographer Should Know

Learn the tried-and-true techniques for identifying structures that naturally please the eye. 

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Question Mark

Why Shoot in RAW?

Why should I shoot my photos in RAW as opposed to a JPEG?

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Shooting More Than Auto

Have you ever wanted to shoot blurred waterfalls or traffic light trails but didn't know how? The trick is to use your camera's P,A,S,M modes.

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Tips on Tethered Shooting

Tracie Maglosky provides tips for tethered shooting using the OM-D series.

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A Hidden Gem: The Superfine JPEG Setting

The SuperFine JPEG setting is one of the hidden gems within the Olympus menu – and it's easy to activate it on your camera.

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Pug and Heart Shaped Bokeh

How to Create Bokeh Effects You’ll Love

Create heart-shaped bokeh effects for your Valentine’s Day photos.

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15 Bird Photography Basics

Get started on your bird photography journey with this collection of quick tips.

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