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Why you need a lens hood to save your photos and your lens
I’ve seen so many people using their cameras without using lens hoods, even when they have the lens hood that came with the lens. I don’t understand why they’re not using it. So, I thought I’d lay out why a lens hood is an essential item to have in your camera bag....
How to use simplicity in composition for striking photos
We can overcomplicate things when trying to compose a great photo. So today we're looking at simplicity in photography composition. Specifically: What is simplicity in composition? How to achieve simplicity in composition What is...
How to use the sunny 16 rule for quick exposure settings outdoors
Have you heard of the sunny 16 rule? If not, it may seem like a really odd name for a rule. It’s actually really logical. The sunny 16 rule states that if it is a sunny day, there’s a very good chance that if you set your ISO to 100, your shutter speed to 1/100...
Why photography matters
I’ve not really mentioned before why I started The Lens Lounge and I’d like to share it with you as it is actually quite important to me, and the reason why all the hours of hard work are so worth it. I was 4 and I was standing on a stool at the kitchen counter next...
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