Photography Highlights

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Layne Kennedy explains the value of the multiple exposure setting in a DSLR camera and how to use it to create movement in your photographs.

Paul Ward gives some great tips about macro photography

Shooting a birthday party can be a real challenge. From the arrival of the guests, to the party games, blowing out the candles on the cake, and opening presents, there’s a lot to do. Here’s professional photographer Nigel Barker of America’s Next Top Model fame to share his tips for getting great birthday party photos.

Want to record video footage at night? Well, the good news is there's no need for night vision equipment! Nigel Barker explains what kind of camera to choose and shares great tips for how to avoid the pitfalls of shooting in low (or no) light.

Layne Kennedy discusses tricks to achieving proper backlight in photos without the glare of shooting into the sun.

Layne Kennedy discusses staying focused in close-up portrait photos while capturing images of people eating corn at the state fair. An Ultimate PhotoGuide (UPG) original video.

Tim Daly, actor and president of the Creative Coalition, talks to photographer Brian Smith about his use of lighting while taking the photographs for the book "Art and Soul".

Tim Daly, actor and president of the Creative Coalition, talks to photographer Brian Smith about the equipment he worked with taking the photographs for the book "Art and Soul".

Tim Daly, actor and president of the Creative Coalition, talks to photographer Brian Smith about choosing the photographs for the book "Art and Soul".

Tim Daly, actor and president of the Creative Coalition, talks to photographer Brian Smith about working with people while taking photographs for the book "Art and Soul".

Tim Daly, actor and president of the Creative Coalition, talks to photographer Brian Smith about the inspiration for the book "Art and Soul".

Tim Daly, actor and president of the Creative Coalition, talks to photographer Brian Smith about framing the shots for his new book "Art and Soul".

Layne Kennedy demonstrates the technique of capturing motion in your photos by panning with a fall leaf and utilizing proper fall light.