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Seven Simple Tips for taking Stunning Portrait Photographs
Portrait photography is a great way to capture the essence of a person and their personality. It can be a challenge to take great portrait photos, but with a few simple tips, you can improve your skills and take stunning portraits of your friends, family, and loved ones. 1. Choose the right location. The location of your portrait can have a big impact on the overall mood and feel of your photo. If you’re looking for a classic portrait, choose a simple background with good lighting. For a more creative portrait, you can choose a more interesting location, such as a park, beach, or cityscape. 2. Use natural light. Natural…
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Explore the beauty of Lakeway with the Lakeway Photography Club
Lakeway Photography Club (LPC) hosts a quarterly meeting at the Lake Travis Community Library. The LPC is an informal group of photographers of all ages and experience who are interested in exploring photography as an art medium. We strive to help everyone improve their individual photographic styles, as well as to learn more about the art and science of both film and digital photography. We’d love to display the recent photography work of our club, so please send in your photos on the RSVP form below and we will share them during our meeting. If you would like to request a future topic or have a specific photography question, please…
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Capturing the Lone Star State
Texas is a state full of beauty and diversity, and there’s no better way to capture it than through photography. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just starting out, we invite you to share your photos of Texas by entering a photo contest. Texas Photo Contests are often looking for photos that capture the unique character of the Lone Star State, from its stunning natural landscapes to its vibrant cities and towns. They award prizes for the best photos in a variety of categories, so don’t miss your chance to show off Texas through your lens! There are many photo contests held in Texas throughout the year, both for professional…
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The New Woman Behind the Camera
The New Woman of the 1920s through the 1950s was a powerful expression of modernity, a global phenomenon that embodied an ideal of female empowerment based on real women making revolutionary changes in life and art. During this tumultuous period shaped by two world wars, women stood at the forefront of experimentation with the camera and produced invaluable visual testimony that reflects both their personal experiences and the extraordinary social and political transformations of the era. Join Mia Fineman, Curator in the Department of Photographs, for a tour of The New Woman Behind the Camera, a groundbreaking exhibition, which features more than 120 photographers from over 20 countries and…
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How to Enter a Photo Contest
Entering a photo contest is a great way to get your work noticed by a wider audience and to potentially win prizes. Here are some tips on how to enter a photo contest: Choose the right contest. There are many different photo contests out there, so it’s important to choose one that is a good fit for your work. Consider the subject matter, the prizes, and the entry fees. Read the rules carefully. Before you enter any photo contest, be sure to read the rules carefully. This will help you avoid any surprises later on. Make sure you know the deadline, the submission requirements, and the judging criteria. Submit high-quality photos. The quality…
