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How do I clean my camera sensor?
Got dark blobs appearing in the same place in every picture? That's sensor dirt, and no your camera isn't ruined, and no you don't have...
hirejn
Mar 27 min read
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How do I photograph the moon?
If you're thinking moon photography is some complicated process that requires fancy equipment, you'd be surprised. It's actually quite...
hirejn
Aug 24, 20246 min read
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Does the Sunny 16 rule really work?
I'm starting the new year going back to the basics of photography -- the "sunny 16 rule" to be specific. Does the sunny 16 rule still...
hirejn
Jul 29, 20246 min read
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What are raw files and should I shoot them?
While most pros have decided one way or another on the topic of raw vs. JPEG, these formats of digital photography capture are still a...
hirejn
Jul 28, 202412 min read
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How to Freeze Motion With Flash (High Speed Photography)
Seeing something that moves very fast frozen in a brief moment of time will always be fascinating. It’s like peering into a new world,...
hirejn
Jul 24, 20245 min read
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Unleash Your Creativity: Join Our Photography Courses Today
Are you passionate about photography? Do you want to take your skills to the next level and unleash your creativity? Look no further!...
hirejn
Mar 19, 20242 min read
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What is exposure, and how do I master it?
If you can fill a cup from a faucet, you can master exposure "Exposure": perhaps one of the most misunderstood, poorly taught, and...
hirejn
Mar 19, 202415 min read
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Boost Your Online Presence with Professional Photography
In today's digital age, having a strong online presence is crucial for businesses to thrive and succeed. One effective way to boost your...
hirejn
Mar 19, 20242 min read
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Is free advertising an acceptable form of payment in exchange for your photography?
Every day, hundreds, maybe thousands of drivers see one of the portraits I made for a local insurance agent on a billboard along a...
hirejn
Feb 20, 20193 min read
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Hawaiian Shirt and Leaf Abstracts
In trying to keep up with all of my self-imposed photographic obligations, I made some abstract works for the local camera club to show...
hirejn
Jan 14, 20183 min read
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Best Wedding Schedule for Photography
Having the time for the photos you want is easy if your photographer works with you to provide a custom wedding schedule that allows for...
hirejn
Jan 14, 20183 min read
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Getting Ready Pictures, Should You Do Them?
Are you on the fence about including getting ready pictures in your wedding photography plan? Here's why they're a good idea and what you...
hirejn
Jan 14, 20182 min read
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What Adobe Creative Cloud Means for Photographers
Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe CC) is likely here to stay. So you might as well see what it means for you and how it works. I recently took...
hirejn
Dec 14, 20172 min read
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Advantages of Shooting Raw vs. JPEG
While most pros have decided one way or another on the topic of raw vs. JPEG, these formats of digital photography capture are still a...
hirejn
Dec 13, 201711 min read
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PocketWizard Flex and Mini vs. Phottix Odin II (Nikon)
Until about 2016, the PocketWizard MiniTT1 transmitter and FlexTT5 transceivers for Nikon put the "Wizard" in PocketWizard, giving you...
hirejn
Dec 13, 20174 min read
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How to Freeze Motion With Flash (High Speed Photography)
Seeing something that moves very fast frozen in a brief moment of time will always be fascinating. It's like peering into a new world,...
hirejn
Dec 13, 20175 min read
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Hello world!
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!
hirejn
Nov 26, 20171 min read
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Check If a Wedding Vendor's Pictures Are Stolen
As a Wisconsin wedding photographer I believe in showing a good portfolio. But I also suggest a good portfolio isn't enough to hire a...
hirejn
Apr 12, 20175 min read
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Too Much Wedding DIY Makes You a Prisoner of Your Own Wedding
At first DIY sounds like a great way to save time and money on your wedding. But too much wedding DIY can quickly become a trap for your...
hirejn
Jan 5, 20171 min read
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Wedding Album Care and Maintenance, Album Storage Tips
So you've decided to protect your wedding photography by getting an album. Wise choice! A little wedding album care and maintenance will...
hirejn
Jan 5, 20172 min read
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