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Avoid these four rookie mistakes when printing your photos

Oct 24, 2022 by Dunja Djudjic 4 Comments
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No matter if you want to sell or gift your photos, or want to hang them on your own walls, there are some things to take into consideration before printing them. However, there are things many of us overlook when we just start printing our work. With his new video, Evan Ranft comes to the rescue. He tells you about four rookie mistakes that could make your prints look bad. But more importantly, he teaches you how to avoid them and make the best out of your printed photos.

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Break these seven bad life habits, they’re ruining your creativity

Apr 1, 2022 by Dunja Djudjic 1 Comment
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As photographers and creators, we rely a lot on our inspiration. In order to take photos regularly, find clients, or build our portfolio, we need to pair it with persistence and discipline.

However, there are certain life habits that break not only our discipline but also affect our mood and consequently our inspiration. In this fantastic video, Evan Ranft talks openly about some of these habits that destroyed his creativity, hoping to help you break them.

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Wondering who likes your photography? Who cares!

Sep 30, 2021 by Dunja Djudjic 1 Comment
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All of us who share our work online expect to receive some feedback: likes, comments, constructive criticism. And who doesn’t like to have their images appreciated and loved by many? That’s all perfectly okay, but can it hinder our creativity? In this video, Evan Ranft discusses why it doesn’t matter who likes your photos and why you shouldn’t drive inspiration from your social media stats.

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Do you have these four essential photographer skills?

Sep 3, 2021 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment
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If you want to be a good photographer, there are many skills to learn and master. After all, that’s what makes photography so interesting. Over time, we all start finding our own style and niche, but there are some essential skills that every good photographer needs to have. Evan Ranft suggests four of them in his latest video, so let’s see if you agree – and if you have them.

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Here’s how to take creative photos even in boring locations

Oct 26, 2020 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment
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If you’ve been shooting for a while, you know that there are so many locations that are challenging to say the least. They can be too chaotic, dirty, ugly, or just plain boring. But hey, that doesn’t mean you can’t take great photos even in these places. In this video, Evan Ranft gives you four simple, but effective tips that will help you take creative photos even in the most boring locations.

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These are the eight phases of being a photographer – which one are you right now?

Aug 28, 2020 by Dunja Djudjic 24 Comments
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Each of us has had our own journey in life, and the same goes for our photographic journey. But no matter how different we are, there are some things we all have in common. Evan Ranft has identified eight phases all photographers go through, and I’ve definitely recognized myself. Which phase are you in right now?

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Photographer regrets buying this gear; what are your regrets?

Jun 22, 2020 by Dunja Djudjic 4 Comments
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Even if you don’t suffer from the so-called Gear Acquisition Syndrome, I’m sure that you’ve bought some gear that turned out to be a bad investment. Evan Ranft sure has. In this fun video, he lists all the gear that was a totally bad choice and that he now regrets buying. Are any of these items on your list as well?

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Five huge mistakes you should avoid if you sell prints through your website

Mar 26, 2020 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment
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There are many reasons to print your photos, and there are many people who like having photographic prints from their favorite artists. So, you may want to sell prints through your website, and I say – go for it! However, there are some things to have in mind before you start, and some huge mistakes that could cost you your time, patience, and money. Evan Ranft made them all, he’s learned a lot from them, and he’s now passing this knowledge on to you so you don’t make the same mistakes.

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What it’s like to use a 200-600mm lens for street photography

Nov 14, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic 15 Comments
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When you think of street photography, a super-telephoto lens probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But Evan Ranft thought: why not? He teamed up with Chris House to test out a Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS lens in the street. While it still wouldn’t be his first choice for street photography, it does have its perks, and Evan shares his impressions and some photos in this interesting video.

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Three iPhone camera tricks you wish you’d known sooner

May 28, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic 2 Comments
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Smartphone cameras are getting better and better, plus they are easy and very intuitive to use. This is why many of us rely on them for taking photos in everyday situations. However, because of their ease of use, some camera options remain hidden and unknown to users. In this video, Evan Ranft shares three lesser-known iPhone camera features. You may not have known about them, yet they can help you take better photos with your phone camera.

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Dunja Djudjic: from diyphotography.netDunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.

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