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1 Feb 2013

Looney 11 rule

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Looney 11 rule is a method of estimating correct exposure without a light meter at night. It can also be helpful with difficult subjects. How to use Looney 11 rule? First, set your aperture (f-stop) to f/11. Next you need to select your ISO. Finally, …

17 Jul 2012

How to build your own product studio with a low budget

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Even with a low budget you can create great product photographs. First you need a camera and a product to shoot of course. Tripod can be very helpful too, but it’s not necessity. Next you need to choose what light source you want to use. If you choos…

11 Sep 2010

Sunny 16 rule

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Sunny 16 rule was commonly used back in the days before light meter was invented. It is still useful tool, but nowadays it’s mainly used as a starting point, as a cheap way to check if your camera meter is working or accurate, in case your camera meter is broken and to capture difficult subjects. […]

19 Aug 2010

10 Quick Photography Tips

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#1 Always carry your camera with you. Whenever you leave it at home, you will find a lot of things to shoot. Not all of them can be reproduced later on. #2 Know how your camera works before going out to shoot. Otherwise you will miss many great shots, while you’re trying to figure out […]