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why use manual mode? To capture photos with the sunrise in the background like this one of an acacia tree in the Serengeti in Tanzania.

Why Use Manual Mode? Six Times Auto Would Have Failed

CarolineMay 21, 2025,,,(0)
Manual Mode can feel intimidating. But once you understand when and why to use it...
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Firedancers in Hawaii

Why I Use Manual Mode with a Tripod – 5 Creative Photo Ideas

CarolineMay 12, 2025,,,(0)
In this week’s post, I’ll share why I love using manual mode with a tripod–and...
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Mama leopard and her cub in Samburu National Reserve, Kenya.

Freeze It or Blur It: Creative Shutter Speed Photography with Shutter Mode

CarolineMay 4, 2025,,,(4)
Photography isn’t just about stillness–it’s also about energy. Whether it’s a dog leaping for a...
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Small child looking out of open cabin window at lake

Photographing Childhood Moments-How to Capture Curiosity, Joy and Wonder

CarolineApril 13, 2025,,(0)
There’s something magical about watching a child discover the world. Whether they’re mesmerized by a...
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A man lifts his arms and looks at the sunset. He is standing on a sea wall and a wave is breaking against him.

Capture Photos Quickly with Aperture Mode

CarolineSeptember 22, 2024,,,(0)
Aperture Mode is your go-to solution for quickly capturing great photos without fumbling through settings...
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To create this color photo of The Pemaquid Point Lighthouse in Maine, at dawn, a creative exposure technique was used. The camera was placed on a tripod to allow a long exposure. Then, a the photographer painted the fence and buildings with the light from a flashlight.

Creative Exposure Tips to Elevate Your Photography

CarolineSeptember 8, 2024,,,(0)
As photographers, one of the most creative tools we have is exposure. It’s not just...
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Dawn photo of Inchkeith Lighthouse on Inchkeith island, in the Firth of Forth.

Travel Like a Photographer with These Five Daily Tips

CarolineAugust 25, 2024,,,(0)
To travel like a photographer, you need to do more than take photos. These five...
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A panoramic sunrise shot on the Serengeti. In the foreground is the silhouette of a tree. In the background, you can see the sun in the clouds.

Five Travel Prep Tips for Photographers

CarolineAugust 19, 2024,,,(0)
Travel prep tips can help you prepare whether you’re embarking on an overseas trip, a...
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Long Exposure photo of Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) and the Houses of Parliament at dusk with light trails.

Travel Apps for Your iPhone 2024

CarolineJuly 28, 2024,,,,(0)
Here are some must-have travel apps for iPhone users, especially photography enthusiasts, frequent travelers, and...
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