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How to deliberately brighten your photos

How to deliberately brighten photos workshop

Every DSLR has an auto exposure mode and on the whole they do a great job – but sometimes your photos may come out darker than you’d like them to.

Maybe the camera’s been mistaken or perhaps you’d simply prefer it to come out brighter than normal.

In our video workshop we'll show you how to deliberately overexpose your photos, along with providing a step-by-step guide for reference.

Welcome to DSLR Tips

Welcome to DSLR Tips, a new photography site from the founders of Camera Labs.

If you’ve just bought a new DSLR or want to make the most of an existing model, you’ve come to the right place. Our video workshops will guide you through a wide variety of techniques, while our lens guide and reviews will ensure you buy the right products for your style of photography.

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For detailed DSLR and lens reviews, please visit our sister site Camera Labs.

How to make water look dreamy

Photos of waterfalls and rivers can often look static or lifeless. By blurring the water though, it can take on a dreamlike appearance. In our video workshop we’ll explain how to achieve this effect.

How to use your flash outdoors

How to use your flash on daytime portraits workshop

Photos of people on bright or overcast days, can often come out a little dark. The trick here is to use your flash to boost the foreground. In our video workshop we’ll show you what to do.

How to darken your photos

Auto exposure modes do a great job – but sometimes your photos come out brighter than you’d like them. In our video workshop we’ll explain how to deliberately underexpose your photos.

How to clean dust from a DSLR

Dust is an issue which will face every DSLR owner at some point in the future. But don't let the blobs ruin your photos. We'll show you how to safely clean your DSLR in this workshop.

Backing up your digital photos

Most people transfer their photos onto their computers, but if you erase your cards, this could be your only copy. In this feature we'll discuss backing-up your precious memories.

DSLR Tips lens guide

Buying more lenses is one of the joys of owning a DSLR, but where do you start? In our lens guide we'll reveal all, explaining focal length, aperture and much more! Don't buy a lens until you read this!

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