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So, you’re interested in photography but need some guidance on actually carrying out this passion? Or maybe you’re already well on your way into the world of taking photographs but looking for ways to get better. Look no further! This article presents in 10 steps, a consensus view, based on research and personal experiences of

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  "I have been picking it up whenever I can, photographing everything from a highly-annoying woodpecker who took up residence in our backyard, to candids at my daughter’s swim meets"   In 2001, I started a small marketing and public relations consultancy. My work life revolves around crafting creative messages and commu

When it comes to learning how to draw people successfully, knowing human anatomy is key. Jeff Mellem, artist and author of How to Draw People, shares the top dos and don’ts of drawing anatomy for beginners

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In this tutorial we will be turning a full color photograph into a black and white photograph with a splash of color applied to select elements of the photo. We will be using GIMP 2.10 for this 7 step technique , which is known as color splash, color pop or color isolation. If you'd like to see a video version of this tutorial, you will f