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This video could very well be titled “An Epic Struggle Between the Wind and a Photographer’s Assistant,” because that’s exactly what it was. German photographers Flash Bros. were trying to shoot some portraits when the elements decided to play spoilsport. The wind threatened to blow away both the assistant and softbox he was holding: Even […]
Second Lieutenant. Russell Gackenbach was an aircraft navigator aboard the Enola Gay. During the closing stages of World War II, he and the rest of the crew of his aircraft had to execute a mission that ultimately forced Japan to make an unconditional surrender. Their mission was to drop the first atomic bomb on the […]
Few people dislike a bright day filled with sunshine. However, many photographers eventually come to the realization that their cameras’ preferences don’t necessarily align with their own. A “perfect” day presents problems like glare, making it rather difficult to shoot at slow shutter speeds or shallow apertures without overexposing all of the details in an image. […]
Forming identity and finding individual definition is a lifelong process that’s rarely discussed. Yet fine artist Johnny Tang has few hesitations when it comes to tackling the subject head on. Through a series titled World of One, he addresses the multiple identities he’s adopted over the years as an Asian American quite literally. Stitching self portraits together, Tang […]
Plastic decomposes at an incredibly slow rate, spanning hundreds of years. Plenty of it ends up floating in the ocean, often attaching itself to other clumps of plastic that spread across the water. It has become a serious issue that needs serious attention and care to prevent a greater problem. As this video describes, projections […]
My bridge camera is finally sharing space in my travel bag this winter. I’m off on tropical holiday, and I’ve decided to leave my DSLRs back home (for obvious reasons—bulk!). When I first tried the bridge camera and compared it to my DSLR, I felt that the camera was a piece of crap. But this […]
For those who spend a significant amount of time retouching images in Photosho, keyboard shortcuts are life-savers. They not only reduce the use of the mouse or light pen but also make the whole process of editing images a good deal faster. In this video, Aaron Nace from Phlearn demonstrates five essential Photoshop keyboard shortcuts that every photographer should […]
You’re deep in the middle of a shoot when, suddenly, you’re filled with a sense of dread because the tiny red “low battery” symbol has reared its ugly head. The backup you usually carry was left behind at your home or studio, and making the most of your battery has instantly become priority number one. […]
You just bought a new DSLR and you just can’t wait to start shooting great images. But wait, there’s a problem. Your camera somehow can’t seem to lock focus where you want it to. You’ve selected the right AF point and you paid attention when the exposure was made, but your camera always seems to […]
Lightroom Develop is one of the most robust raw processing programs available for landscape photographers. It’s powerful tools allow for extremely rich and targeted photo editing. These comprehensive tutorials cover every aspect of LR Develop and show you how to beautifully edit your raw photos. Found here: Lightroom Master Raw Processing Peek Inside: Chapter 1 – […]
