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Friday, 30 August 2013

Only a few hours left for Creative Photo Composition...

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The "Creative Photo Composition" sale ends today.

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In Creative Photo Composition, I have compiled tons of videos with Before and After photos that make the learning quick and easy.

You also get the "Creative Photo Composition" Guide including:

Chapter 1: A Review of the Basics
Chapter 2: Getting Creative I: Point of View
Chapter 3: Getting Creative II: Lens and Format
Chapter 4: Photographing People and Pets
Chapter 5: Photographing Nature and Landscapes
Chapter 6: Wrapping it up & Photo Editing

You also get 10 Value Added Bonus items

Shooting Check List
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Inspirations eBook
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P.P.S. Oh I almost forgot to tell you...

With this self-paced course, you can start it later and have access to it for a YEAR! So no worries... you have time and flexibility. But DO take me up on this offer today, while the course is 60% off and you get all the bonuses, including my direct guidance in the private Forum.

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Photo of the Day #3270 - Amber Beauty by Michael S. Swaffar

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August, 30, 2013

PHOTO OF THE DAY

Amber Beauty © Michael Swaffar

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Thursday, 29 August 2013

Ever made THIS mistake ???

Hi

Have you ever missed an incredible photograph, because your camera wasn’t ready?

Did you ever kick yourself for letting that once-in-a-lifetime photo slip through your fingers?

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Been there.

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Photographing any subject - especially a moving subject - demands advance preparation and creative thinking.

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Swayed by the things people said in my recent survey (see the results here), I decided to make my "Creative Photo Composition" self-paced class totally irresistable.

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In this course, we'll start with the basic building blocks of composition, but by the end of the course (that you take at your own pace) you will master:

Knowing just what to include, and what to EXCLUDE, in your photo.
Knowing how to quickly "SEE" the greatest possible photo in the overall scene.
Knowing how to creatively use your aperture to get a unique image of your subject.
Knowing which creative choice will make the most dramatic difference.
Knowing what exactly to do to make the most of your camera settings.

If this sounds like I'm speaking a foreign language - never fear! I'm here to be your guide and interpreter.

After my class - ON SALE this week at over 60% off - we'll be speaking the same language. You'll intuitively "get" all you need to understand to consistently capture creative, artistic, beautiful compositions.

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Become a better photographer today!

P.S. The sales ends Friday! That's TOMORROW. Enroll now to take my up on this offer.

P.P.S. All the info, along with the surprising results from our recent survey, is on my "Creative Photo Composition" self-paced course page:

Check it out

Thanks again to all of you who took the survey. See the results here.

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Photo of the Day #3269 - Cool by Dale Hardin

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August, 29, 2013

PHOTO OF THE DAY

Cool © Dale Hardin

Girl on bike © Manon Hooijschuur

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Wednesday, 28 August 2013

On Sale Now... 60% off (and a tip)...

Hi

After an overwhelming survey response, the CART IS OPEN for my "Creative Photo Composition" self-paced photography course!

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In Creative Photo Composition, I have compiled all the most important rules the pros follow (and those they break)... all in one simple jam-packed resource.

Videos with Before and After photos reinforce fundamental skills - and make the learning super quick and easy.

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"Creative Photo Composition" Guide including:

Chapter 1: A Review of the Basics
Chapter 2: Getting Creative I: Point of View
Chapter 3: Getting Creative II: Lens and Format
Chapter 4: Photographing People and Pets
Chapter 5: Photographing Nature and Landscapes
Chapter 6: Wrapping it up & Photo Editing

PLUS... Clear and Easy Instructional Videos

AND

Access to a Creative Composition Private Forum

You also get 10 Value Added Bonus items

Shooting Check List
Model Release
Model Release for Minors
7 Photography Tutorial Take-alongs

PLUS 3 FREE eBooks!

Inspirations eBook
Camera Phone eBook
BetterPhoto Instructor Tips eBook

AND MORE!

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Join Creative Photo Composition TODAY because the special price is reduced for this week only!

Sale ends Friday, August 30th at midnight - so...

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Thank you,

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Founder, BetterPhoto.com, Inc.

Become a better photographer today!

P.S. You'll also get to see what the BetterPhoto community asked for the most in our recent survey. See the results here.

P.P.S. Here's one crazy-helpful tip to get you started:

When presented with a wonderfully beautiful scene, it’s only natural to want to capture the entire scene and show it all. But by trying to include every little thing, you end up with a photo that says nothing, with your viewer’s eye going haphazardly around the frame from one subject to another.

Photography demands tough decisions on what to include and what to leave out of the picture. But remember: You aren’t limited to just one photo! Too many amazing aspects of your scene? Then pick one particular subject and make that the "star" of your photo. Then work on secondary subjects that catch your eye. Choose your next interesting subject and design a second hot shot with that as your central theme. Do this again as long as you feel inspired. The result will be many striking photos, each with a clear subject, rather than a single confusing image.

It takes a moment of thought but... the results will be A-MAY-ZING!

Your photos will be a million times more creative than if you skip this important step.

Try that out... focus on this and see just how much your photography improves.

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Photo of the Day #3268 - Girl on bike by Manon Hooijschuur

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August, 28, 2013

PHOTO OF THE DAY

Next School Session Begins Sept. 4th...

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Tuesday, 27 August 2013

Your survey results got me thinking...

Hi

I recently invited BetterPhoto photographers to take a survey.

Over 1325 people completed the survey!

I'm still reading them :)

I am finding the answers fascinating and thought you'd like to know too.

Here's what our community said.

And these results got me thinking... (always a dangerous thing) ;-)

So many of you did the survey, and so many of you want most to learn creative photo composition...

I decided to offer my class on this topic ON SALE!

It's over 60% off this week - check it out, along with the survey results:

Enjoy looking at the responses!

Thank you,

Jim Miotke
Founder, BetterPhoto.com, Inc.

Become a better photographer today!

P.S. Thank you to all of you who completed the survey. Your positive feedback is a delight to read and your comments are so helpful. See the results here.

P.P.S. I put these results on my "Creative Photo Composition" self-paced course page because:

a) so many of you want to learn this topic,
b) so many of you value a flexible schedule, and
c) I decided to put in ON SALE this week.

Check it out

P.P.P.S. I intend to send you more tips and info on this topic. Stay tuned for some of the guidelines that I have found most helpful in my past adventures out creating amazing photo compositions. In the meantime, see what you all said. AND... be sure to scroll down to the bottom to see the third set of results I posted.

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Photo of the Day #3267 - Slice by Allen O. Howard

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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

ONLINE COURSES BEGIN NEXT WEEK ... ENROLL NOW!!

CONTEST REMINDER...

A photo can only be entered once in BetterPhoto's monthly contest. Images that have been substantially reworked can be re-submitted. Otherwise, with thousands of entries to view every month, the judges want to see new photos and unique perspectives.

THIS WEEK'S TIP

Get Creative: Explore the Times of Day

By Jim Miotke and Kerry Drager
Don't take our word for it when it comes to photographing at the right times of day. For this exercise, you get to try it yourself. Choose a nearby scene or subject. Then shoot it at different times of day. Yes, sunrise, too. You'll discover firsthand how light changes so drastically throughout the day. And you'll see how the quality of light varies, as well.
This assignment can be performed over a number of days. But if it's overcast, this test won't work to the same extent as when the sun is out. Find a scene that will get direct light as the sun goes down and when it comes up, too. For example, if tall buildings or trees block the view of a low-on-the-horizon sun, switch to a more open location.
This exercise will help train your eye to determine what a scene will look like in different light. That's important when scouting new locations. You'l l learn that paying attention to the light will change your whole photographic life. There aren't many photography techniques that offer guaranteed success, but routinely shooting at dynamic times of day is one of them.
Note: This tip is adapted from the book co-authored by Jim Miotke and Kerry Drager: The BetterPhoto Guide to Creative Digital Photography

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Welcome to the 643rd issue of SnapShot!

Hello,

As August winds down, we are looking forward to an outstanding September! Our interactive online photography courses kick off next week, and include a new course by BetterPhoto founder Jim Miotke ( Creative Photography Techniques ) and an updated course by Shutterbug Editorial Director George Schaub ( Mastering Exposure). See the complete listings of 8-week courses and 4-week classes.

Not sure which photography class is best for you? Check out our easy-to-use course finder.

That's it for this week. Have fun with your photography!

Kerry Drager
Newsletter Editor

Article and Updates from BetterPhoto:

Creative Composition: Get Out of the Middle!

Getting out of the middle is the number one challenge that many photographers face, points out instructor Rob Sheppard in his BetterPhoto article. Whenever anything is centered, whether that is a flower, a bird or a horizon, the image is immediately restricted in its ability to affect a viewer.

Not sure how to Favorite photos at BetterPhoto?

Simply check out Jim Miotke's short-and-snappy video. Then have fun finding inspiration, favoriting images, and taking part in the Web's best photo contest!

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#3267

August, 27, 2013

PHOTO OF THE DAY