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Urban photography is one of my favorite photography subjects. I love capturing the essence of a city, from the hustle bustle streets, to the outer residential areas. But how do you really capture the spirit of an urban landscape? Here are 10 tips to help you. Your feedback and more […]

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Being a better photographer is not always about owning fancy equipment or expensive lenses. In fact, it all comes down to lots of practice and a bit of trial and error. These simple tips only act as guidelines and you are more than welcome to challenge the status quo and […]

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The cropping tool in Photoshop is much more than just drag, outline and crop. 90% of us probably don’t utilize it to its full effect. Here are some five simple but essential tips to get you cropping in Photoshop like a pro.

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Flip through a sports magazine or newspaper and you’d probably see an action sequence shot. It’s where a continuous action is stitched together and presented in one photo. It looks pretty nifty and here’s how you can re-create this effect in Photoshop in just 7 steps.

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Retouching a photo in Photoshop doesn’t have to be intimidating or complicated. Knowing how and when to use the healing brush, patch tool and the clone stamp is enough for you to tackle almost any photo retouching jobs. From getting rid of an unsightly pimple to adding more clouds in the sky.

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In photography, panning refers to moving the camera horizontally. With a bit of practice, you can achieve some amazing results. For example, the subject of the photo might be crisp and still, but the background is blurred with motion lines. I must admit, this isn’t the most easiest photography technique to master. However, it’s a fun one to do and requires a bit of patience, energy and lots of trial and errors.

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