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Tricks for improving your lighting while photographing: from using fill flash to lighting kits and reflectors to natural light.

	Add a Moon and Use Strong Sunset Light by DeJarlais, Ken High desert was shot off of old Highway 8 on the California Mexico border. This rock is about 2 hours east of San Diego and visible from highway 8. Lots of interesting rock formations in all high desert areas. Read Complete Article

	Autumn Details by Lifland, Jessica Autumn is a great time of year to photograph details, and also to take advantage of the great light! Read Complete Article

	Balance the Natural Light by Tarantola, Kathy In this shot from a stairwell at Notre Dame, Boston DPA Instructor Kathy Tarantola forced the flash off and managed to "trick" the point and shoot she was using into using a proper exposure Read Complete Article

	Break the Rules! by Carver, Douglas Sometimes breaking the rules can yield dramatic images. In this case, I chose an angle that provided extreme back-lighting of the subject. Read Complete Article

	Composing a Silhouette by Place, Chuck I rarely shoot sunsets and even more rarely, silhouettes. While covering the California coastal town of Carpinteria for a local magazine, however, I found myself on the beach at sunset. Read Complete Article

	Fun Angles and Low Light by Tarantola, Kathy Boston DPA Instructor Kathy Tarantola offers a tip on low-light photography, with an example from Paris to illustrate her point. Read Complete Article

	Great Photos at the Beach by Silverman, Joel The best time to be at the beach is sometimes the worst time for taking a great photograph. Direct midday light means great sun-tanning but it is a harsh and unflattering light for photography. Subjects tend to squint and the light bouncing off of sand can fool the exposure meter of your camera into under- or over-exposure. Read Complete Article

	Halloween House by Lippisch, Alex While walking in my neighborhood, I spotted this house brightly decorated for Halloween. I knew it would lend itself well to shooting at the Magic Hour, because of the outdoor lighted decorations. Read Complete Article

	Illuminated Tulips by Dunwell, Steve Boston DPA Instructor Steve Dunwell shares a tip on photographing flowers in a vase as a beautiful still-life. Read Complete Article

	Jack-o-Lanterns by Silverman, Joel A photo showing how families can memorialize their Jack O'Lanterns. Read Complete Article

	Keep Shooting Right Through Sunset by Hart, Michael The last light of "the golden hour" can produce some spectacular light and texture. And don't be afraid to alter the image proportions; here the more horizontal crop enhanced left-to-right flow of the boat and birds. Read Complete Article

	Lighting from Above by Greaves, Fred Perfect Lighting for the Perfect Babies! Read Complete Article

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