Photography articles and tutorials from around the web, gathered here for your convenience.

Getting Your Portrait Subject Ready for the Camera

Here are several great tips to keep in mind when you're about to shoot a portrait or fashion photo. It's a handy list you can even print out and review before every shoot, see if you already use these tips or if you can learn something.

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Photography How-To: Recreate this "Glitter" Photo

DPS contacted CT Pham to learn how this spectacular photo was created. CT Pham shares his equipment list and some photos of his set-up, so maybe you can try to create this photo yourself some time.

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Learning From Classical Art to Improve Your Photos

If you're looking for ways to inspire and improve your photography, this seminar highlights ways you can learn from classical artists to improve your photos. Learn how to keep your light and dark areas balanced, and how to showcase your subject through the discussion of the work of Old Masters.

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Photographer Inspiration: Josh Cogan

Josh Cogan is not just a photographer, but his photography work is amazing. He has created many multimedia series recently, but his work has been featured in many magazines and shows, and you should a little more about what inspires his work.

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How to Setup for a Photo Shoot with Powder

For a great behind-the-scenes video about how to put powder (flour) on your model to create some amazing photos, check this one out. Photographer Edward Brice explains his lighting set-up and how many drop cloths you might want to use to help clean up after the shoot.

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Tips for Taking Photos of People

This short article shares some great tips on how you can get to know the people you want to photograph and end up with some great photos. Try some of these tips instead of just shooting away with a long lens. You'll see the difference it makes in your photos.

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What Do You Think of This Photo?

Can you create a photo like this? Do you even want to? A surprising amount of work by both photographer and skier created this unbelievable photo, and I hope I have te opportunity to try something similar some day.

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Photography How-To: Deal with Harsh Sunlight for Better Portrait Photos

All photographers know the best quality sunlight happens right around sunrise and sunset. But that's only 2 hours or so out of each day. So how can you make the harsh, direct sunlight do what you want so you have more time to shoot your portrait photos?

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How to Brand Your Photo Business Better

Photoshelter interviewed photographer Ben Lowy to get his insights into creating a brand for your photography business to help you get noticed and generate more revenue. This is a free download guide, and if you're looking to move your photography business forward in 2013, it's worth taking the time to read it over.

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Taking Time for Photography

Have you heard of the slow photography movement? It doesn't mean using a long shutter speed, it just means taking the time to think about the photos you're taking and why you're out there in the first place. Read a little more in this article and think about why you're a photographer.

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