Joe Valencia, Author at NJspots

Improve Your Photography: Depth of Field

Post author:Joe Valencia
Post published:04/06/2021
Post category:Local Guide
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Here's why you should begin to master this skill as a photographer.

Improve Your Photography: Lens Selection, Focal Length and Perspective

Post author:Joe Valencia
Post published:03/11/2021
Post category:Photography Technique & Planning
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Learn more about how your lens selection and perspective can change your photos with this guide.

Improve Your Photography: Using Frames

Post author:Joe Valencia
Post published:02/23/2021
Post category:Photography Technique & Planning
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It's time to be a bit more creative and try framing when you're out shooting. Have you ever tried it?

Improve Your Photography: Creative Use of Shutter Speed

Post author:Joe Valencia
Post published:02/09/2021
Post category:Photography Technique & Planning
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Here's how shutter speed can be utilized as part of the creative process when you're shooting your photos.

Capturing an Incredible Ocean Grove Sunrise

Post author:Joe Valencia
Post published:01/26/2021
Post category:Jersey Shore Outdoors Photography Technique & Planning
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When was the last time you got out to shoot a sunrise? Set your alarm and get up early next time — your portfolio will thank you!

Improve Your Photography: Shooting Your Holiday Lights

Post author:Joe Valencia
Post published:12/14/2020
Post category:Home Photography Technique & Planning
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Here's how to add some excitement to photos of your holiday light displays.

Here’s Why Your Photography Gear Matters — and Why It Doesn’t

Post author:Joe Valencia
Post published:10/28/2020
Post category:Photography Technique & Planning
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I decided to give my own definitive answer — gear does and does not matter. Yes, you can have it both ways. Let me explain.

A Guide to New Jersey Wildlife Photography

Post author:Joe Valencia
Post published:10/21/2020
Post category:Outdoors Photography Technique & Planning
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New Jersey is home to a wide variety of "critters", some are cute & cuddly while others are quite dangerous.

Smell the Roses at Deep Cut Gardens

Post author:Joe Valencia
Post published:08/15/2020
Post category:Central Jersey Local Guide Outdoors
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New Jersey is the Garden State so, naturally, no story about the state is complete without a tour of some of its beautiful gardens and arboretums.

Hiking Through History: Historic Allaire Village

Post author:Joe Valencia
Post published:09/10/2019
Post category:Central Jersey Hiking Jersey Shore Local Guide Outdoors South Jersey
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Allaire Village in Allaire State Park holds much historical significance around New Jersey.

Improve Your Photography: Depth of Field

Improve Your Photography: Lens Selection, Focal Length and Perspective

Improve Your Photography: Using Frames

Improve Your Photography: Creative Use of Shutter Speed

Capturing an Incredible Ocean Grove Sunrise

Improve Your Photography: Shooting Your Holiday Lights

Here’s Why Your Photography Gear Matters — and Why It Doesn’t

A Guide to New Jersey Wildlife Photography

Smell the Roses at Deep Cut Gardens

Hiking Through History: Historic Allaire Village

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