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The art of bokeh: creating beautiful backgrounds

In photography, the bokeh effect stands for the art of emphasizing what is omitted or only hinted at. The term is derived from the Japanese word "boke" for "blur" or "haze" and refers to the target...

Macro photography: A detailed guide

Macro photography, the art of extreme close-ups, opens up a completely new perspective on the world. When you get so close to things and living creatures and can suddenly observe them in every last...

Mastering the golden ratio

Some people remember it from school and many are familiar with pictures of flowers or animals over which a grid has been placed, making it clear that their division and arrangement also corresponds...

Exploring the world with Canon: A guide for travel photographers

To capture breathtaking landscapes and impressive vacation experiences for eternity and capture them in detail, you need professional travel photography equipment. Canon is one of the leading brand...

How to deal with strong sunlight in photography

Some photographers avoid taking pictures in sunlight, especially if it is very intense. However, especially when traveling and at family celebrations, you can rarely wait for the ideal lighting con...

Restoration of vintage Leica cameras: tips and insights

Vintage Leica cameras are not only technical masterpieces, but also collector's items. They are also almost always of emotional value. Anyone who owns such a camera knows that it is more than just ...

Editing tips for more dynamic landscape photos

Hardly any other motif is as impressive as landscapes and few are as difficult to capture. We want to capture the depth of the landscape, as well as movement and contrast. Dynamic images create dra...

Advanced composition techniques with the Leica Q series

The Leica Q series fascinates photographers worldwide with its classic design, excellent workmanship and outstanding image quality. It is unique in every respect, because: Every model in this serie...

Astrophotography for beginners: photographing the stars

Who isn't amazed when looking at a clear night sky? When the Milky Way appears or a bright shooting star suddenly and unexpectedly flits across the night sky, an amateur photographer's fingers can ...

Product photography: creating images for sales

When we go to a store or market to buy something, we can take a close look at the product in question, check its color and quality and possibly even try it on. Unfortunately, all these important fa...