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When you're feeling "not into it", how do YOU get motivated? I'm curious. Do you browse galleries or contest finalists? Do you just start out the door, and walk with camera or smartphone in hand, until something catches your eye? Do you take a class or join a workshop? What works for you?

What is the best "value" you ever paid for? I'm not just talking cameras, apps, or tech; but that is okay if that's the biggest bang for your buck you ever received. Anything goes! What's that one purchase that delivered so much value, you still feel like you won the lottery every time you...

We've unveiled 10 brand-new contest categories that promise to be unlike anything you've done before. Intrigued? I know you'll want to check them out TODAY and perhaps, even start imagining your next masterpiece. Discover the new themes here: Contest Themes And remember... have fun making...

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Look outside and decide whether or not you are going to want to have the sky in your picture. If it's overcast, simply keep the sky out of your pictures as much as possible. This is usually the best way to avoid both muted tones in your subject and washed-out skies in your background. You might...

The way of a better photographer is to watch for and notice what kind of light you are working with. Which way are the shadows falling? Unless you want a silhouette effect, where your subject is black against an interesting background, it's generally best to shoot with the sun behind you. How...

One of the most basic, overlooked, and fun aspects of photography is that you have the power to slow time down or catch a split second. One image happens so slowly that we could never see it and the other happens so quickly in real time that we would never notice it. Play with shutter speed...

Practice shooting with different apertures and monitor the results afterwards to learn how depth-of-field affects your photo. You will find that a smaller depth-of-field (and smaller f-stop #) focuses all the attention upon your subject. This is great for taking a picture of your child, your...

Discern what you are really interested in and center your efforts on getting the best photo of this subject, whether it a still life, your funny cat, your doggy, a friend, a family matter, a mood, a place or culture. Then be sure to keep anything that would distract out of the picture. The...

Even if you don't plan on selling your photo to the Smithsonian, make every effort to keep it balanced and beautiful. On one level or another, everyone responds better to a picture that has all elements in balance. Strive to lead the eye along an interesting path through the photo, with the use...

If it is at all possible that your subject may move, bolt, fly away, stop smiling, or just get tired of waiting for you to take the picture, shoot once right away. Practice getting quicker and quicker to the draw. Do not worry about taking too many pictures and do not wait until you're...

Each time you spot a subject, snap a shot and then move in closer for a better shot. Having your subject almost fill the frame helps your viewer understand and appreciate your photo. Also, details are often more interesting than an overall view. Keep moving in closer until you are sure the...

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What is the photo idea that you most want to try in the future?

I will start it off this month, adapting what Errick has written in the past: Welcome to the August Countdown Thread. There are so many fabulous photo posted on BP. So many very inspiring works of time and talent. I like this thread because its purpose is for each of us to show case your...

In this article, we have collected some beginning photography tips and tricks from three great photographers. These tips on lighting contrast, flash output, and camera settings will point you in the right direction and help you make your own masterful photographs. 1. AVOID CONTRASTY...