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Want to read some books about photography?  Some are technical books that teach everything you need to know about photography; others are books with beautiful photographs to inspire you to take creative photos. Also, many biographies have been written about famous photographers, diving into their lives and fascinating careers. Here is a list of a few of our favorite photography books: The Beginner's Photography Guide: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Manual for Getting the Most from Your Digital Camera Smart Phone Smart Photography: Simple techniques for taking incredible pictures with iPhone and Android THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S EYE REMASTERED National Geographic Dawn to Dark...

Want to make money with your photos? Stock photography websites are websites where people can download royalty-free photos for personal or business use. Users can pay per photo or have access to photos with a monthly subscription.  But where do all these photos come from? From people like you! You can submit your photos to websites like iStock, Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, and Alamy to name a few. You receive an amount every time one of your photos is downloaded. These amounts vary anywhere from $0.20 to $10 per download.  You probably won’t get rich selling stock photos, but you can...

Do you know photography abbreviations and acronyms? I’m sure you have come across some abbreviations and acronyms while reading photography articles and possibly scratched your head wondering what they meant. You also have some of these on your camera. Writing AWB on the screen is easier than writing Auto White Balance.  There are several dozen abbreviations and acronyms that are commonly used in photography. You probably don’t have to know them all, but you should at least know the basic and most used ones. AE-L - Automatic exposure lock The automatic exposure lock on your camera will let you set...

Want to snap unique photos? Like a lot of us, you probably take most of your photos standing with your phone pointing at eye level. You get the typical shot. The same shot that everyone else gets. But what if you could shoot more unique and interesting photos? There is a super easy way to do this and it doesn’t involve expensive equipment or heavy editing.  All you have to do is change your perspective! Get down on the floor and position your phone at a different angle, for example. See how much your composition changes and instantly becomes more...

Do you want to take great photos of your pets? Taking photos of animals is not always an easy task. They often don’t want to cooperate or sit for too long. We end up with tons of photos that we are not too pleased with. The backs of their heads and eyes closed mostly! Here’s one super easy trick to help you get great photos of your pets. Use Portrait Mode. You’ll notice your photos look so much better! Switch you camera to portrait mode and tap on the screen (on your pet) to set the focus.  Portrait Mode sets...