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Sure, looking at your camera's LCD screen offers a glimpse at whether or not your image was drastically over or underexposed. But, when it comes down to whether or not the smallest details are beautifully intact or blown out into a white mass, a simple peek at the electronic viewfinder doesn’t cut it.

Travel photography is no different than regular photography except that it can pose more potential challenges. While traveling, you have limited time, equipment and awareness of your environment.

[caption id="attachment_6140" align="alignnone" width="620"] Image via Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times[/caption] The ubiquity of Instagram and other photo-sharing apps has brought new attention to the medium of food photography, making it more accessible and popular than ever. But not all pictures of food are created equal; shooting food photography, like any photography style, requires a bit of technical know-how, as well as a critical eye.

[caption id="attachment_20165" align="alignnone" width="620"] Photo by Casey Cosley[/caption] It’s that pumpkin spice time of year. Pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin spice pie, and pumpkin spice photography?

You have your subject, you have your digital camera, and you want to take complete control over your photograph with the correct exposure. Whether you're shooting portrait or landscape photography, understanding exposure is critical in order to get the best in-camera shot possible.

Pets are members of the family — squirmy, energetic, over-eager members of the family that often can’t sit still and turn into a massive blur on camera. Pets make some of the most stunning family photos, but, frankly, the same nuances that allow them to wiggle their way into our hearts also makes them difficult to photograph.

You started your portrait photography business, but how do you find your clients and how do your dream clients find you? Well, there is no magic trick or easy answer.