This article is for beginning photographers who don't know the meaning of the common terms and acronyms many photographers use in posts and blogs. So you may already know all this information, but it might be worth a casual glance for all photographers.

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This photographic style isn't for everyone, but it's an interesting effect, and you can get some amazing photos if you use the zoom blur correctly. This article gives you step-by-step instructions and a printable checklist so you won't forget anything when you're trying it out. And remember, this effect takes a lot of practice, don't give up!

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Scott Bourne shares his photo shoot checklist. You may have your own version, but if you don't have one at all, at least use this as a guideline. And double check your photo shoot checklist, maybe you need to add or remove a few steps.

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If you've tried to photograph live fish swimming in an aquarium, you may already realize how difficult this type of photo can be. Barry shares some tips on how to improve your chances of getting a great photo of an aquarium with live fish, so see if his tips help you take better photos.

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The best tip Andrew Goodall can offer is make sure the animal's eyes are in focus. That is what will draw in your viewer, what creates the connection with your subject. See how he recommends creating better wildlife photos by concentrating on the eyes of animals.

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Some photographers claim you should always perfectly expose your subject, and that is a great way to take photos. But what if you want to add an element of mystery or create visual depth? Then would you always want to perfectly expose your subjects? Or try for a more artistic approach?

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If you've decided to throw your hat into the wedding photography business, there are a few tips to keep in mind as you start. This article shares some insights into what might make your wedding photo business more successful than other start-ups.

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Professional photographer Jasmine Star shares her secrets about photographing wedding rings. There are many different ways, but a few classic set ups, and you can get the shots in about 5 minutes. These are often the photos clients will buy, so this video is worth watching.

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If you're thinking of trying wedding photography, but you're looking for a non-traditional route, check out this video by Justin Wojtczak as he actually gets a bride to trash her dress during the photo shoot. This may not work for all wedding parties, but it's definitely original.

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Professional photographer Bret Hartman is a stringer. That is, he works as a freelance photographer for newspapers. He had an excellent portrait photo published in The Washington Post recently, and Strobist discusses the photo with Mr. Hartmann who shares how he shot this effective portrait photo.

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