The Histogram: A Photography Beginner's Guide to Understanding and Utilizing This Powerful Tool

Are you a budding photographer looking to up your game? Or perhaps you've just picked up your first DSLR or mirrorless and feel overwhelmed by all the buttons and features? Well, fear not, my friend, because today we're going to discuss the histogram and how it can help you take your photography skills to the next level. So, what the heck is a histogram? It's essentially a graph showing an image's tonal range. It gives you a visual representation of your photo's shadows, mid tones, and highlights and can help you determine if any part of the image is overexposed (too bright) or underexposed (too dark).

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Embracing the Elements: Landscape Photography in Bad Weather

Winter can be cold, beautiful and filled with snow. But often, it's full of grey fog, rain and Ice. Learning how to enjoy and find beauty in “bad weather” is a valuable skill for your physical health and mental well-being as a landscape photographer.

With this article, I wish to inspire you to go outside and enjoy nature even if the weather is challenging.

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Why Vero is the Ultimate Platform for Photographers: A Comparison to Instagram

As a photographer, finding a new platform to share my work is always exciting. While Instagram has been my go-to for years, I was blown away by all it has to offer when I stumbled upon Vero.

First and foremost, Vero is a more organic platform. Instead of using algorithms to determine which posts users see, Vero displays content in chronological order. This means that my followers are more likely to see my work rather than getting lost in the depths of their feed. It's like the early days of Instagram all over again!

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