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Look Silly (And Create Great Photos)

Posted on 18 February 2010 by D. Travis North

Photographers are a crazy bunch. Laying on the pavement, climbing trees – standing on crates just to get the right angle. We can collect some pretty interesting comments and gather a lot of strange looks. It’s inevitable. But we need to overcome. In this article, I share about my own silly experiences and how I overcame my own fears.

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The Merits of a Pocket Camera

Posted on 08 February 2010 by D. Travis North

Pocket cameras vs. SLR – is there really a debate to be had? There is a place for both in anyone’s camera bag (or pocket), and a pocket camera has just as much merit as an SLR. To see our full thoughts, read on.

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Some Days are not Photo Taking Days

Posted on 05 February 2010 by D. Travis North

Things to do on a gloomy, uninspiring day. We’ve got a list of ideas – all photography related, but none of them require you to pick up your camera.

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Learning From One Month of Daily Photos

Posted on 02 February 2010 by D. Travis North

After a month of shooting daily, I have garnered some more insight into the benefits and hindrances of such a project. It’s a challenge, but there’s a lot to be learned. In this follow-up post, I share all of my insights from my own experiences.

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Your Preferred Copyright License (Poll)

Posted on 27 January 2010 by D. Travis North

We’re curious about how you license your photos.  We’re also testing the idea of embedding twtpolls into our blog.  Please feel free to comment about both. 

Photos Shouldn’t Need Explanation (But Titles Help)

Posted on 20 January 2010 by D. Travis North

A picture is work a thousand words. On the flip side, if you have a great photograph, why should you need to describe it? Understand the importance of a photo’s ability to tell its own story.

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Pride: A Photographer’s Best Growth Tool

Posted on 11 January 2010 by D. Travis North

Pride is everything and anything in your work. Like many aspects of our art form, there is a delicate balance. Learn to control your pride and use it to your benefit your photography in this article.

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Tips For Reaching Your Photography Goals In The New Year

Posted on 07 January 2010 by D. Travis North

Many of you have made New Years Resolutions to achieve certain goals this year. You’ll also have to remind yourself to keep yourself on track throughout the year. Here’s a list of tips that will help you to achieve your goals in photography, no matter what they are.

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Making Time for Photography – 1/60th of a Second at a Time

Posted on 19 December 2009 by D. Travis North

Having trouble finding time for your photography? Time to get a little creative with your time and your efforts. Here’s a list of some ways you can incorporate more photography into your day.

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The Impact of Experience on Failed Photo Ratios

Posted on 04 November 2009 by D. Travis North

Many inexperienced photographers look forward to the day when they can expect to trash fewer failed photos. But is that necessarily the case? For that matter, is that ideal? Read on to see what you can expect as you grow as a photographer.

Be An Ignorant Photographer Again And Learn To Be Great

Posted on 30 October 2009 by D. Travis North

Do you remember when you first started shooting photos? Your shots really were awful – or were they? Looking back on your works, you may find that your early stuff was actually pretty good. Perhaps we need to learn to be ignorant again. Read on to learn more.

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Planning for Future Equipment

Posted on 27 October 2009 by D. Travis North

Upgrades, additions and improvements – hard things to come by, especially in an economy such as this one. But don’t fear, Shutter Photo has several tips to help you plan for and acquire your next upgrade. Read on to see how we can help.

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Emotions Dictate Photography

Posted on 18 October 2009 by D. Travis North

Do you really have a strong relevance as it relates to your photogenic world? The ever-changing world effects your emotions, and you need to be aware of how it all works. If this confuses you…read on.

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Instant Results Stiffle Creativity?

Posted on 14 October 2009 by D. Travis North

We live in a world where we can quickly see how our shots turned out, and make adjustments in the field. Is that a benefit? Or is that a hindrance to our creative process? This is a debate worth keeping in touch with – one that perhaps will never have an outcome. But we need to be conscious of it in order to address the issue. Read on to hear my thoughts and, of course, to join in the debate.

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