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Today we continue to look back on 2009 and it was a very successful year for the Your Photo Tips website.  Many thanks go out to all of you loyal readers and fans.  We couldn’t do this without you.  Speaking of you…

Here are your favorite and most popular posts of 2009.

If you’re new to the website or joined us mid-year this is a good place to find some of the best content on our site.  It’s also a good time to review any of the past posts as a refresher.

1. 20 Amazing Photographers From Around The Internet

The Internet is filled with wonderful photographers.  Here are 20 truly amazing photographers working in various fields.

2. Readers Questions In A Flash

I often get emails about lighting.

Is lighting really that important?

What’s off camera flash all about?

What’s up with this whole strobist thing?

3. Camera Connection VS USB Card Reader: Open Discussion

So, just about every camera comes with the ability to connect the camera right into your computer. This is typically done via USB…

4. The Visual Journey in Photography

“The term visualization refers to the entire emotional-mental process of creating a photograph, and as such, it is one of the most important concepts in photography” Ansel Adams – The Camera

5. The Bridal Portrait

Bridal portraits are all about style and elegance.

6. ISO Killed the Professional Photographer

Consider that the some of the first barriers to becoming a professional photographer were prices in camera bodies, lenses, and lighting equipment.

7. An Introduction To Wedding Photojournalism

A wedding photographer has the distinct privilege of capturing a permanent record of the most important day in a couple’s future.

8. The Formal Bridal Couple Portrait

It is said that the easiest people in the world to pose are those that are in love. I’ve often found this very true.

9. Turn Off Your Flash

…we often talk about using flash to enhance the overall beauty of your image by allowing you, as a photographer, to control and manipulate light. I don’t think, however, that I’ve explained that if you are using a point and shoot with on-camera flash you are probably, in fact, making your pictures look worse!

10. Fashion Photography [Book Review]

The glamorous world of fashion photography has probably intrigued or inspired many more photographers than any other practice in the realm of professional photography.

What were some of your favorite posts, series, or articles of the past year?