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"Shutterflies everywhere have some new ways to turn their ordinary photos into extraordinary works of art.\nOnline magazine The Cooperative of Photography offered seven simple DIY tricks to upgrade your photographs \u2014 no expensive classes or fancy equipment required. From practical hacks like making your own diffused flash to creating more artistic filters on-the-go, shooting photos like a pro never seemed so easy.\nSee also: 10 DIY Photo Filters to Think Outside the App\nEven if you're a beginner, you're well on your way to becoming a first-class photophile. Grab your camera and get snapping.\nBONUS: 9 Tips for Taking Great Vacation Photos \n\n\nVacation Photo Tips\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Take a moment to line up your shot.\nTaking an extra minute to set up the perfect shot really pays off.\n\nImage: Flickr, Kamal Zharif Kamaludin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. Take a step back, to capture the whole picture. \nDon't just take closeups. Take a moment to focus on all the beauty that's around you. \n\nImage: Flickr, Chris Potako\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. Break the rules.\nThe rule of thirds doesn't always need to apply. Forget the rules, point your camera at the sun or try an angle you wouldn't normally. \n\nImage: Flickr, Ben Ferenchak\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. Don't forget the group shot.\nEven when you're family is driving you crazy in the moment, you'll definitely regret not snapping a few shots of everyone in attendance.\n\nImage: Flickr, Fred Benenson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5. But focus on individual people too.\nLandscapes can be boring, don't forget about the people.\n\nImage: Flickr, Boudewijn Berends\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6. Shake things up: Use an object to document the journey.\nBring a toy or stuffed animal, and photograph them in various shots throughout your trip. This is an especially fun alternative to a million selfies when you're traveling solo.\n\nImage: Flickr, Curtis &amp; Renee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7. Be sure to notice wildlife.\nInclude all aspects of your trip, especially if there's exotic wildlife.\n\nImage: Flickr, Ben Ferenchak\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8. Capture the candid moments.\nAvoid staged photos, try and capture things as they're happening. But don't have your face stuck behind a camera or phone the whole time.\n\nImage: Flickr, OakleyOriginals\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9. Use apps to enhance photos. \nThis app called 360 Panorama gives your photos an entirely different perspective.\n\nImage: @xpaba on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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