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Photography for geeks

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Billions of people carry cameras in their pockets and use them to document their lives. Yet, despite the democratization of photo hardware, the knowledge of photographic techniques remains elusive. Countless books, webpages, and YouTube videos purport to offer advice, but tend to dwell on topics of little consequence to most hobbyists - such as shopping for gear or memorizing made-up rules of composition that seldom make for a good shot. I'm not a pro, but I dabbled in photography for more than two decades - and after making countless mistakes, I have gotten fairly good. This page is an impassioned contrarian take on what it takes to snap great photos, along with a set of simple experiments that can be repeated at home. It is said that composition is the most important aspect of a photograph. I disagree. An intriguing interplay of light and shadows can make a discarded candy wrapper look profound. An unflattering light makes even the most expertly framed scenery look pedestrian and dul

A geek's guide to photography A geek's guide to photography 🡆 For a German translation of this article, click here (courtesy Jonas Schäfer ). Billions of people carry cameras in their pockets and use them to document their lives. Yet, despite the democratization of photo hardware, the knowledge of photographic techniques remains elusive. Countless books, webpages, and YouTube videos purport to offer advice, but tend to dwell on topics of little consequence to most hobbyists - such as shopping for gear or memorizing made-up rules of composition that seldom make for a good shot. I'm

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