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A Beginner's Guide To Gaining Expertise In Professional Photography





In this time and age, anybody can be a photographer. In addition to many gadgets being equipped with powerful cameras, the prices of DSLRs have become more reasonable and affordable for those who want to make an incursion into photography. On top of that, working in digital format offers several benefits including the ability to take more shots without having to pay a steep price, the ability to edit photos with software and even mobile apps, and the ability to share pictures on social networking sites.

Unfortunately, the equipment does not necessarily make the photographer. You may have the best equipment and accessories available in the market, but you will not reach your true potential if you do not apply yourself to understanding your camera and soaking up all the knowledge that is readily available online and even from seasoned lensmen.

As such, if you want to be a better photographer, especially for family photography and couple portraits, below is a brief rundown of the essential concepts you need to master.

Know and master the different modes that your camera offers. Though most seasoned photographers prefer to work with their cameras in manual mode instead of working with presets, many beginners can benefit with at least having a basic understanding of these different modes. In a DSLR camera, two of the most useful modes are the AV or aperture value and the TV or the time value. With AV, the camera does the hard work of determining the best exposure and shutter speed to use. In TV, the camera determines the aperture and exposure values that are best for capturing a photo.

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3 Car Paint Types: Pros And Cons Of Each





If you are planning on painting your car, here are the pros and cons of the popular types of car paints.

Urethane paints

The main benefit is that it can be sprayed over almost any type of paint as it does not react. It's also cheap and dries easily. Experts also say that it gives excellent finishes and it doesn't run lines.

It's resistant to chipping and doesn't fade easily. In fact, it you take good care of your car, the paint has the potential of lasting for more than 10 years.

While the paint has these advantages its main flaw is that it tends to give cars a plastic-like appearance which is usually unpleasant to look at. It's also toxic therefore, as a mechanic you have to wear protective gear such as eye goggles, air pump, painter's suit, and even an air respirator mast.

While the paint is usually considered superior in quality, it does not flow out easily from the spray gun which can make your painting job tedious.

Acrylic paint

There are usually two types of this paint: one that requires a clear topcoat (called a two stage system) and one that does not require the top coat (known as single stage system). The two stage system is the most recommended as it gives excellent results.

It's ideal for those with little or no painting experience. It's easy to apply and you tend to easily get a high gloss finish. When applied by a professional, it tends to form a hard shell.

The main disadvantage of it is that it tends to be soft and as a result it does not last for long. When exposed to chemicals or UV, it tends to wear out easily thus you have to keep on reapplying it every now and then.


The paint is also difficult to apply which tends to make your painting work difficult. In addition to this, it's usually toxic and you require personal protection equipment when applying it.

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