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PhotoZAP 16: The Shadow Of Your Smile

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ArticlePhotoZAP Techniques and How-Tos - by Adorama News Writer, November 24, 2009

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“The lighting draws my attention right to her nose.”—Jack Howard

Classic window-light still lifes

Let the natural soft light in!

ArticlePhoto Tips Techniques and How-Tos - by Derek Doeffinger, August 28, 2009

Like most photographers my greatest photographic joy is to travel to exotic locales where I can take pictures of llamas dashing through the ruins of Machu Pichu, surfers hanging five on the curls at Big Sur, or skyscrapers soaring in any big city.

Use shadows to your photographic advantage

Lighten up your photographic sensibilities

ArticlePhoto Tips Techniques and How-Tos - by Derek Doeffinger, April 11, 2008

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When the sun shines, shadows come out to play, giving you a chance to create some unconventional photographs. So pick up your camera and catch a few before they flee at the approach of clouds.

Chase the shadows away

Tame unruly backlight

ArticleComposition and Exposure Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, April 8, 2008

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One of the most common problems that snapshooters (and, occasionally, forgetful advanced photographers) have is when the people in their pictures are in deep shadow—unwanted silhouettes. This usually occurs indoors where there’s light streaming through a window that’s in the shot.

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PhotoZAP 16: The Shadow Of Your Smile

Classic window-light still lifes

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Chase the shadows away

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