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Photo Contest Boosts Staff Spirit, Skills

Want to boost employee morale while improving your staff’s ability to take pictures on the go? Try a photography contest.

Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC

October 12, 2016
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Shoot in the Shade

Shooting parade pictures this weekend? Scout out the parade route and look for a spot where a building may help shade the faces of participants. Be sure to scout at the same time of day the parade will take place.

Mike Teegarden, CCC

June 29, 2016
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Photography Tip: Get a Head of Your Story

While seemingly simple, the headshot causes trouble for many. Bad light, poor backgrounds, focus and cropping all can ruin a simple shot. Here are some tips the next time you shoot a headshot.

Mike Teegarden, CCC

May 23, 2016
3 utility companies using big photos on their stories in magazines
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Use Big Pictures

"Focus on the real point of the story. That may mean cutting some copy or throwing some pictures away in order to let a few images dominate.” —David LaBelle

Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC

March 7, 2016
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Find the Heartbeat of Your Story

Write about things people really care about.

Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC

December 7, 2015
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Photographers: Never Call the Shots

Your camera sits patiently, ready for the perfect shot. But your subject would look so much better doing [fill in the blank]. Should you ask them to add action to the scene? No, advises Assistant Editor Mike Teegarden.

Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC

September 9, 2015
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Give Us Your Best Cover Shot!

28 utilities personalized the cover of Ruralite magazine last month. Did you? Learn how to give readers your best cover shot!

Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC

August 26, 2015
linemen in bucket trucks and on power poles rescuing a dummy to safety
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Shoot for Excitement!

Follow the action.

Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC

June 9, 2015
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Angle for Extraordinary Shots

Here are 3 ways changing your position can add photographic punch.

Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC

January 27, 2015
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