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Blue Hour Photography Is the Hottest Portrait Trend of 2025 | Northern Pics

By Dave Conlon • July 28, 2025
Discover why blue-hour portraits are dominating photography in 2025. Learn how Canadian photographer Dave Conlon uses twilight light for cinematic, emotional storytelling.
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Auto Mode Isn’t a Sin: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Start Shooting

By Dave Conlon • July 18, 2025
Auto mode isn’t the enemy! Learn how starting in auto mode helped me build confidence in my photography journey and how transitioning to manual and semi-auto modes became a natural progression.
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What Is ISO in Photography? A Beginner's Guide to Mastering Light

By Dave Conlon • July 17, 2025
Learn what ISO really means in photography, how it affects your photos, and how to control it to get better results in any lighting condition.