Aquarium Photography

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Extension Tubes and Macro Photography: Part 2 (Coral Pictures) by @maroun.c For part 1 of this article series, please select the following: Extension Tubes and Macro Photography: Part 1 (Process & Practice) Please share any comments about this article in this discussion thread. Oregon blue...
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Extension Tubes and Macro Photography: Part 1 (Process & Practice) by @maroun.c Macro photography is the photographic art of capturing small objects up close and personal and revealing detail that is invisible to the naked eye. Special equipment and optimal technique is required for good macro...
Pieces of the Ocean
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Not an article but a brief video rundown of coral photography done at a LFS.
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Capturing the Beauty: A Quick Tip Guide to Better Photos and Videos of Your Saltwater Reef Aquarium Hey there, fellow reefers! We know how much you love showcasing the stunning beauty of your saltwater reef aquarium to the world. That's why we're here to share some valuable tips on taking...
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Basic Underwater Photography in Aquariums @Jay Hemdal c.2021 Aquarists often have difficulty photographing animals in their aquariums. Not only do they have the same problems as other photographers (flash reflection off the glass, issues with white balance, fast moving subjects, etc.) they have...
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Macro photography has always been a popular aspect of aquarium photography. Be it just for a few simple close-up shots reefers shoot to share their new acquisitions, or for better shots taken for POTM contests, to better see detail not depicted by looking at a coral or fish, or simply to post a...
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In our previous article in this Your Guide to Aquarium Photography series, we looked at tips for taking top down photos? In this final installment of our article series, we'll focus on some quick tips for getting post-processing done right. Post-processing is a very controversial topic with...
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In our previous article in this Your Guide to Aquarium Photography series, we looked at tips for taking better pictures with mobile phones? This week, let's talk about Top Down Shots. Top down shots have gained popularity in the last several years and are used by most online vendors for most of...
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In our previous article in this Your Guide to Aquarium Photography series, we looked at the differences between using DSLR cameras and mobile phone cameras for aquarium photography. This week, we will continue that discussion by answering the question: How can I take better pictures with my...
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In our previous article in this Your Guide to Aquarium Photography series, we looked at camera settings/parameters and how to get them right for fish, coral, and FTS photos. Today's article will focus on the differences between using DSLR cameras and mobile phone cameras for aquarium...
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In our previous article in this Your Guide to Aquarium Photography series, we looked at how you should prepare for a photoshoot of your reef. In this third installment, we will be focusing our attention on camera settings/parameters and how to get them right for fish, coral, and FTS photos...
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This article is sponsored by I was recently asked a question by a customer about taking a photo under different lighting than what I had used on my site. They wanted to see a heavy blue/actinic picture. Long story short, it got me to thinking about the various techniques used in coral...
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This article is sponsored by Behind the Scenes at Sheltered Reef Aquaculture – Article 1 Introduction Since opening our business and launching our website, the number one area we have received comments and questions on has been our photography. All of the comments have been positive and...
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In our previous article in this Your Guide to Aquarium Photography series, we examined some photography basics. In this article, we'll look specifically at how you should prepare for a photoshoot of your reef. Preparing for a photo shoot a couple of days in advance can make a difference in the...
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Tank photography has been and continues to be a challenging topic for many reefers. When I started my tank, I was using an SLR (a non-digital for the newer generation); yes, we used to shoot using film and wait for days to finish the roll and get it developed. I remember taking notes on how each...
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In my previous photo tips I've gone over equipment choices and the importance of shooting in raw. The final piece of the puzzle is the software that you use to "develop" your raw images. I prefer to use Adobe Lightroom. Unfortunately Adobe has now moved their software to the cloud in the form of...
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The old rule in comedy and satire is that you can always slam up, but you never punch down. You can trash anyone and anything and get away with it as long as you are “below” them on some accepted albeit imaginary anthropomorphic scale. For the underdog, practically anything goes. A simple...
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This article is sponsored by Battlecorals Sure this is actually pretty gimmicky, but what the heck. Here’s a delightful new acro of mine that I got chance to shoot last night. And rather than just showcase a close up or two, and do one of my near kitschy now write ups, I thought I’d share...
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So you want to take pics of your reef and you have come to the realization that your smartphone just isn't cutting it. Congratulations! There is hope for you yet. ;-) Shiny, expensive new toys are always fun. But as an Every Day Reefer, we know that much of your disposable income is going...
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I get a lot of questions from the reef community about my photography. People always want to know what settings I use and what equipment I own. I can answer that very easily, but it's not really going to help anyone. Settings are changing constantly depending on what I'm shooting, and any dslr...
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