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How to Build Your Photography Portfolio?
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How to Build Your Photography Portfolio?

ByAlex Silva 22 January, 20198 November, 2023

You need to show your work, but how? Well, you need a photography portfolio, and today I’ll give you some advice to build your own.

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5 Questions to Make a Good Photograph
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5 Questions to Make a Good Photograph

ByAlex Silva 14 January, 201924 November, 2023

What is a good image? How do you know you made a good photograph? Keep reading to learn more about it.

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Nobody Cares About Your Gear
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Nobody Cares About Your Gear

ByAlex Silva 10 July, 20187 November, 2023

You know what? Nobody Cares About Your Gear. Here’s Why.

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Setting Up the Metz Mecablitz 52 AF-1
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Setting Up the Metz Mecablitz 52 AF-1

ByAlex Silva 1 July, 201824 November, 2023

If you’ve seen my unboxing videos you know that I own and use a couple of Metz Mecablitz 52 AF-1s for Canon cameras. If you also have one of these and want to learn how to set it up, keep reading.

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Long Exposure Photography
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Long Exposure Photography

ByAlex Silva 25 June, 20188 November, 2023

Do you want to photograph the light trails from cars? How about the silk effect? Then, you want to do long exposure photography. Keep reading to learn more.

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Camera Shooting Angles
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Camera Shooting Angles

ByAlex Silva 21 May, 20186 November, 2023

Are you confused by a Dutch angle? Struggling between a Neutral and High Angle? Let’s talk about camera shooting angles.

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Why Should You Use Flash?
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Why Should You Use Flash?

ByAlex Silva 23 April, 20188 November, 2023

You’ve seen me unbox a few flashes, some others, and you’ve probably seen many images shot with flash. But, why? Why should you use flash? Keep reading to learn more.

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Yes, Your Kit Lens is Awesome!
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Yes, Your Kit Lens is Awesome!

ByAlex Silva 12 March, 201824 November, 2023

You’ve probably heard the expression: “kit lenses are not good”. Some people even refer to them as “paper weights”. However, your kit lens is awesome and here’s why.

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Photograph the Moon! (Whether It’s Super or Not)
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Photograph the Moon! (Whether It’s Super or Not)

ByAlex Silva 17 December, 201624 November, 2023

This year I’ve read or heard about the supermoon more than any other year and, more importantly, I’ve heard more about people trying to take a photograph of the moon.

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