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Inspiring Conservation: The Impact of Photography on Environmentalism

The "Blue Marble" photograph taken during the Apollo 8 mission in 1968 is a testament to the beauty and fragility of our planet. This iconic image has served as a catalyst for the modern environmental movement, inspiring people worldwide to take action to protect our planet and its precious resources. Here's a link to the "Blue Marble" photo on NASA's website https://www.nasa.gov This particular image is actually from the Apollo 17 mission, but it's the same view of the Earth that was captured by William Anders during Apollo 8. Tweet 1: Our oceans are under threat from pollution, climate change, and overfishing. It's our responsibility to protect these vital ecosystems for future generations. Check out these amazing artists, including @ingejohnssonphotography,...

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Get Insta-Worthy Shots: 11 Tips for Taking Stunning Landscape Photos in 2023

Are you an aspiring photographer looking to capture stunning landscape photos that are Instagram-worthy? Landscape photography is an art that requires both creativity and technical skills, but with the right tips and techniques, anyone can take beautiful landscape photos. In this article, we'll share 10 tips for taking stunning landscape photos in 2023. Use a Wide Angle Lens: A wide-angle lens allows you to capture more of the landscape in a single frame, making your photos more immersive and expansive. Find the Right Light: Lighting is one of the most important factors in photography, and in landscape photography, the right light can make or break your photos. Aim to shoot during the golden hour - the hour after sunrise or...

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Our Top Viewed Street Photographer Of The Week

  The contributor portal has been a support to each photographer as they find new ways to build their portfolios and share their work. Through Scopio, numerous photographers have shined with their creative work. We want to congratulate Bernardo Ramonfaur for being our top viewed street photographer of the week with 6,899 views!     His distinctive eye, as well as his love for art, and color, has made him reach where he is today. His pictures are like stories; full of colors, details, culture, and passion. You can feel it as soon as you see one of his pictures. We, at Scopio, are always proud to see our photographers shining.     If you haven’t already joined, go get signed in...

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A Talk With A Fashion Photographer and Model

  Although it might seem like most models are born with natural confidence, Catherine shares that it has less to do with confidence and more to do with the desire to express their creativity. She is a Quebecois photographer that she was more creative as the subject.  Catherine is a fashion photographer and model. She grew up in Quebec and is still living there, she loves this place.   How It All Started     There wasn’t a big photographer’s community when she started, but now there is. So now it’s become easier to meet and work with people doing that activity. Catherine started photography almost 11 years ago just for fun, because she liked to take pictures of her...

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Eight of The Most Famous Types of Photography

Photography is a universal language. In more technical terms, it is the art of using a camera to capture light, and create an image.   What is Photography Did you know that the first photograph was captured in 1826, as some sources state? Since then, we’ve come a long way! We started to develop with colors, equipment, stats… Also, as the photography scope grew wider, different types of photography emerged. Photographers began to have their own styles, depending on the purpose of their photography. Diversity at its best! Some have the purpose of providing detailed information of specific events, others aim to capture moments of enjoyment with their loved one, while some use photography to shed light on specific matters....

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