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The Challenges of Photographing a Pilot and Fighter Jet

The Challenges of Photographing a Pilot and Fighter Jet

In our photographic careers, we inevitably face times where we must photograph our subjects in less than perfect circumstances. But have you ever tried to photograph a fighter jet in bright sun? Jay P. Morgan shows us his lighting process on an air force base shoot:  Shooting in Bright Sun Light When Morgan arrives […]

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New: Understanding Light Advanced Guide

New: Understanding Light Advanced Guide

In Understanding Light: Book One it talks about the physical properties of light: how it moves, how it changes, and how it reacts. They also talked about how it affects the human mind, and the importance of shadows. In Understanding Light: Book Two it concentrates on how a photographer uses light as a tool for […]

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Photograph a Group of Products with a Speedlight: Tutorial

Photograph a Group of Products with a Speedlight: Tutorial

You don’t always need a myriad of lights and accessories to produce great product photos. As a budding photographer dabbling in product photography, this must sound like exciting news to you. As you will see in this video, all you need is one light and a an idea about how to use the Lighten blending […]

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11 Photographs from the Streets of Tokyo

11 Photographs from the Streets of Tokyo

Traveling is a great opportunity for photographers to surround themselves with new subjects and an unfamiliar environment where at every corner something new awaits! Street photography during travel is a way to capture the feeling and the atmosphere of a place, through photos of people, street scenes, and details that are specific to the culture. We found some […]

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5 Things Every Beginner Photographer Should Know

5 Things Every Beginner Photographer Should Know

The journey toward becoming a skilled photographer doesn’t take place overnight. And, as if the mechanics alone weren’t difficult enough to grasp, being good at photography also involves developing a sense of creativity and learning all of the artistic elements that go into a picture. Sure, some people are adept at navigating the camera and […]

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Guerrilla Street Toy Photography Tips

Guerrilla Street Toy Photography Tips

“Guerrilla street toy photography” is not a combination of words that you often come across. But that’s exactly how Jerry Business chooses to define his brand of quirky art. A lifelong punk rocker, Business has always made an effort to challenge mainstream conceptions. So, as he’s transitioned from music to photography, it should come as no surprise […]

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How Clean an SLR Camera Lens the Right Way

How Clean an SLR Camera Lens the Right Way

If you’re cleaning your SLR lenses once a week with a microfiber cloth, you’re doing it all wrong. Lenses are delicate things. Over-cleaning them will actually cause more harm than good. And the cheapest cleaning solutions—for example, microcloths—aren’t up to scratch. For a proper tutorial, watch this handy, informal 10-minute instructional video: The host is former movie-set […]

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Crop Factor Demystified

Crop Factor Demystified

As a photography enthusiast you’re surely heard the term crop factor. You may even have heard pro photographers talk about “35mm equivalent” or the lesser used “35mm focal length equivalent.” There are a few other related terms like crop sensor. If you’ve always wondered about crop factor and how it impacts your photography, this short […]

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7 DIY Photography Hacks with Household Objects

7 DIY Photography Hacks with Household Objects

Instead of moaning and groaning about the exorbitant costs of professional lighting and special effects equipment, why not find ways to create the same types of images using common household items? In this brief tutorial, photographer Markus Berger demonstrates how to hack seven refined photo techniques using cheap, everyday items: 7 Creative Photography Ideas Using Household […]

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Top 10 Photographers Every Student Should Study

Top 10 Photographers Every Student Should Study

These days, everyone’s a photographer, from the studio owner shooting weddings on the weekends, to your cousin with an iPhone. Cameras are more widely available now than ever before, and many people are discovering a love for photography. Some even choose to pursue it as a career, taking on photography courses or a full degree […]

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