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The Color Wheel is a simple but oft-ignored tool that that enables photographers to visualize the interplay between various tones and how be they can be combined to increase the impact of an image. If you don't understand this important concept and how it works, today's video will get you up to speed.

Earlier this month we featured a photo-gear maintenance guide with the best practices for keep your cameras and lenses working like new. Today's episode from the Be More, Do More, Have More channel takes a close look at caring for your oft-ignored memory cards so they last as long as possible and don't fail in the field

You know a tool is hyper-useful when you recognize its potential with little or no explanation. Perception depends of frame of reference, and photographers are quick to imagine how certain items mesh with their image-making work habits. Foil windshield visors become ad hoc reflectors, for instance, wooden boxes become props and discarded sunglasses translate into creative filters.

Here's a trio of photo accessories that you may find indispensable once you comprehend the logic that conceived them.

Everyone is a Content Creator to one degree or another. Some earn their daily bread; others dribble out their daily dread. No matter where you fit on this spectrum, using top creator tools can help you up your game.

Most experienced landscape photographers consider a bombproof tripod absolutely essential. But when you combine the considerable weight of this accessory with the heft of a full pack, you end up with a heavy and cumbersome load for a full day of shooting in the field.

This eye-opening tutorial explains why you should ignore the conventional wisdom regarding so-called drawbacks to using UV filters on your lenses. Instructor Mark Wiemels backs up his advice with tragic mishap that cost him thousands to replace a damaged lens.

We can't always pick the time of day when we're shooting in the field, and that sometimes means making the most of harsh midday light. This can be a serious problem for all sorts of photography, and it's particularly challenging when making environmental portraits. Distracting shadows, squinting models, and abundant contrast all contribute to this challenging task.