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February 9, 2012
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Get Great Portraits without Portrait Mode on Your DSLR
Image by Swanky.
One of the best things about buying a digital SLR is that you can get professional-looking portraits of friends and family members with the touch of a button. Sometimes, though, you're going to want to try to get a little more creative and that involves moving beyond the pre-set portrait mode on your camera. Here's a great tutorial on
How to Bypass the Portrait Mode on Your Digital Camera
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Digital Photography School.
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