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How to blur action shots for an impression of speed

When it comes to taking photos of fast-moving subjects, you’d imagine freezing the action is your best bet.

But you can often get a far more dramatic effect by blurring some aspect of the image.

This will show the subject really was moving very quickly and will give a far greater impression of motion. In our blur action tutorial we'll show you exactly how to achieve this result, along with providing a step-by-step guide for reference.

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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 my blurring water tutorial I’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 my fill-in flash tutorialI’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 my exposure compensation tutorial I’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. In my DSLR dust cleaning workshop I'll show you how to safely clean your camera.

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 my photo backup guide I'll discuss protecting 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 my lens guide I'll reveal all, explaining focal length, aperture and much more! Don't buy a lens until you read this!

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