From Formula 1 to stock cars, from drag racing to a vintage rally, motorsport is invariably a fast-paced and exciting sport. It is also highly accessible, with hundreds of varied events taking place each year. But it can be all too easy to come home with a bunch of lacklustre, disappointing photos that do nothing to convey that sense of excitement and adrenaline. Follow these simple tips to produce some truly stunning motorsport photography.

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Depth of field refers to the area of a scene which appears focussed. It is a product of three factors - the lens aperture, the focal length, and how far from the subject we are. This article covers these three factors and looks at how we can use them to control depth of field in our photography.

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The only rule in photography is that there are no rules. However, there are many composition guidelines which can be applied in almost any situation, to enhance the impact of a scene. Below are ten of the most popular and most widely respected composition 'rules'.

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Just hearing the words 'white balance' is usually enough to strike fear into the heart of even the most hardened of amateur photographers. After all, it sounds so technical, so it must be complicated, right?

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Your camera's ISO setting determines how sensitive the camera's sensor is to the light that reaches it. A higher ISO setting makes your sensor more sensitive to light, meaning that you can take photos in darker conditions without the need to use a flash or tripod. However, a high ISO also creates more noise, reducing the image quality.

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Exposure, Aperture and Shutter Speed - photography tutorial.

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Perhaps you run a jewelry business and need to photograph your products for your website. Maybe you have a special heirloom you want to immortalize for posterity, or you may just want to try jewelry photography for fun. Whatever your reasons, jewelry is one of the most challenging subjects in photography, but it can also be very fulfilling. Follow these tips to ensure you show off your jewelry in its best light.

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Portrait photography can be one of the more challenging aspects of photography; capturing a photo that appears natural and conveys the subject's personality is a skill that takes practice. The good news is you don't need any fancy equipment to snap great portraits, because portrait photography is about capturing a sense of a person's character, rather than producing technically perfect compositions. These tips will help you move beyond simple 'snapshots' to taking some truly engaging portrait photos.

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Weddings are a once in a lifetime (hopefully!) occasion, and a day that the bride and groom will cherish forever. Wedding photos play a large part of this, but this can also put a huge amount of pressure on the photographer - missing a shot simply isn't an option!

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Panorama photography is all about preparation. Plan your shooting location, set up your equipment properly, and shoot in a methodical way and you'll soon be producing breathtaking panoramas with ease.

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