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  1. Shooting & Editing a High Speed Fruity Water Splash

    Shooting & Editing a High Speed Fruity Water Splash

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Every two weeks, we revisit some of our reader favorite posts from throughout the history of Phototuts+. This tutorial was first published in December of...

  2. A Guide to Producing Beautiful Square Format Images

    A Guide to Producing Beautiful Square Format Images

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Medium format cameras, toy cameras like the Holga and Diana, and smartphone apps like Instagr.am are making the square format more popular than ever. In the...

  3. Piece of Cake: Best Practices for Photographing Your Children

    Piece of Cake: Best Practices for Photographing Your Children

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Twice a month we revisit some of our reader favorite posts from throughout the history of Phototuts+. This tutorial was first published in December, 2009. ...

  4. How To Photograph Beautiful Wildflowers

    How To Photograph Beautiful Wildflowers

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Wildflowers display some of the most brilliant colors found in nature. This often makes them difficult to photograph, but this tutorial will guide you...

  5. The Art of the Detail Shot: Capturing Beautiful Detail Photographs

    The Art of the Detail Shot: Capturing Beautiful Detail Photographs

    Tutorial • Beginner

    One of the things that makes photography a successful art form is that it can show a viewer things in a different way. As photographers, we notice small...

  6. How to Choose Your Best Photo in a Series - Every Time

    How to Choose Your Best Photo in a Series - Every Time

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Twice a month we revisit some of our reader favorite posts from throughout the history of Phototuts+. This tutorial was first published in August, 2009. ...

  7. A 10 Step Guide to Superb Minimalist Photography

    A 10 Step Guide to Superb Minimalist Photography

    Tutorial • Beginner

    We often hear the phrase 'less is more', and this couldn't be more apt than when appreciating minimalism. When executed well, minimalist photography can be...

  8. Quick Tip: 4 Steps to Remarkable Reflection Photography

    Quick Tip: 4 Steps to Remarkable Reflection Photography

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Photographing reflections can be extremely rewarding and produce stunning results, but sometimes achieving those dramatic shots can be harder than first...

  9. Hints & Tips for Composing a Perfect Photo

    Hints & Tips for Composing a Perfect Photo

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Composition can simply be defined as how elements are arranged in a photo. You can choose to stand far away or move close up. You decide what type of lens to...

  10. Quick Tip: Giving a Subject Looking Space

    Quick Tip: Giving a Subject Looking Space

    Tutorial • Beginner

    One of the earliest techniques that you learn as a photographer relates to the rule of thirds, and how placing a subject towards one side of an image -...

  11. 13 Steps for Creative Coastline Photography

    13 Steps for Creative Coastline Photography

    Tutorial • Beginner

    This is our simple, thirteen step introduction to the world of beach and coastal photography, which can be an extremely varied and rewarding activity....

  12. Quick Tip: 3 Unique Techniques for Group Photos

    Quick Tip: 3 Unique Techniques for Group Photos

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Taking group photographs can always be a challenge. Not only do you need to perfect your camera technique, you also need to manage the pose, behaviour and...

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