Shawn Kenessey

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What is the best camera strap?

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One area where there has been some innovation of late is in camera straps. For a long time there weren't a lot...
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What is a neutral density filter?

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A neutral density filter is pretty simple. All it does is darken the image by a certain number of stops. For instance,...
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What is the histogram for?

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What is an image histogram? An image histogram is a graphical representation of the distribution of tones in said...
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What are the different AF modes on your camera?

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Servo AF Servo AF is an autofocus mode in which the camera never stops trying to acquire focus. Wherever...
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When should you use manual mode?

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I have heard photographers talk about manual mode as something you have to use in order to be considered a "pro". I...
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What is bokeh?

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Bokeh is the out of focus area of the image, or the blurry part of an image. Bokeh is a recently invented...
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What is telephoto compression?

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Compression in photography refers to how the subject and the background appear to be compressed together onto the same plane when using...
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What is the best lens for portraits?

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The answer is dependent on what type of portrait you're shooting. The main framings for portraits are headshots, half body, and full...
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