Pro Tips For Better Photography

There are no commandments in photography, but these simple tips will make an immediate difference in your shots

Text And Photography By Guy Tal

Updated June 30, 2016

Who among us isn’t hoping for a secret formula or a magic spell we can use to conjure up great images anywhere, anytime, at our beck and call? A switch we can flip to reveal unique compositions, beautiful light, rare moments and deep insight—a “silver bullet.”

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Originally Published October 21, 2008

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