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4 Outdoor Photography Apps You Shouldn't Leave Home Without

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Living in the Southwest, I'm always out with my camera, looking for that great new vista just beyond the next curve in the road. For years, I didn't pay much attention to photo apps, because I was seeing stupid apps that put hats on people or distorted their faces, or worse. Now, there are a lot of great apps that really can help photographers. In my own work, I concentrate on landscapes and night photography (star trails, Milky Way), and these are the apps for my outdoor work I really like. Some you may have heard of, some may be new to you. All have their place on your phone or tablet. I'm an iPhone guy, so the apps I'm discussing are iOS. When I can find the same or comparable app on Android, I'll point that out. Magic Hour Since many of my landscape photos involve setup before dawn or just before sunset, I'm always interested in when golden time (magic hour) is coming. Magic Hour ( Apple App Store ) is really my favorite app for doing this. It's...

Best 20 Travel Instagrams Every Photographer Should Follow

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Photography is a fun hobby for a lot of people, and a successful career for others. Becoming a better photographer takes a lot of practice and requires an understanding of basic techniques, such as the rule of threes, exposure triangle, and framing composition. Another great way to learn is to simply study the work of today’s popular and successful photographers. When it comes to finding talented photographers, there’s no better place to look than social media— especially the travel Instagrams. These Instagram accounts that focus on travel are especially insightful, because of the way each photo is designed to tell a story and invoke a sense of adventure and an appreciation of the beauty all around us. Top 20 Best Travel Instagrams Every Photographer Should Follow The number of impressive travel Instagrams are nearly endless. To help you get started, we’ve compiled a list of the top 20 travel Instagrams that every photographer should follow. Best All-Around Travel Instagrams...

Should You Watermark Your Images?

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No one likes having their photo stolen, whether it be a company using it for advertising without your permission or someone claiming the shot as their own. Especially in the connected world we live in now, it’s so easy to have our photos seen by thousands, if not millions, of people – making it that much more likely to have our photos downloaded and used elsewhere without us knowing. The solution is easy, right? Just add your watermark to your photo before uploading. Well, not really. Let’s take a look at why a watermark isn’t the security system you think it is, and what your best protective options are. Four mouse clicks and 23 seconds later the watermark was removed. Jihosoft Photo Eraser is used to remove unwanted objects from photos easily. Read more: How to Remove Watermark, Logo and Date Stamp from Photos? Jihosoft Photo Eraser Erase unwanted objects and perfect your amazing photos! Remove objects from photos with Photo Eraser is almost as easy as taking a sh...