Lighting, Lighting, Lighting. Learn it, Live it, Love it. If you really want to take your images to the next level learn how to use and shape light properly. It will make a HUGE difference in the quality of your shots. Check out strobist.com for tips/tricks/ideas on using lighting. That and as already mentioned learn how to process your images.
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Rex K
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