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Using an Egg to Understand Portrait Photography Lighting

Using an Egg to Understand Portrait Photography Lighting

So, how exactly does an egg teach you about lighting? Well, it’s actually pretty simple. As Joe Edelman outlines in the following video, by standing an egg upright and moving a light in a 360-degree rotation around it and over the the top from front to back, you will be able to see exactly what […]

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How to Remove a Stuck Lens Filter

How to Remove a Stuck Lens Filter

Ever had that sinking feeling when your expensive filter becomes stuck on your even more expensive lens. How are you going to remove the filter without damaging it or the lens. Well, in this short video from Lifehacker we find a remarkably simple and effective solution: Basically you need a rubber mat of some sort, […]

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Mastering Depth of Field in Photography

Mastering Depth of Field in Photography

Depth of field is a fundamental skill that can seem tricky to decipher in the beginning. But, by learning a few basics—especially the size of the lens opening, known as the f-stop—you can take more control over your compositions. In this short video, Lam Nguyen walks you through the basics of depth of field: What […]

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How to Use DIY Gobos for Great Lighting in a Home Portrait Studio

How to Use DIY Gobos for Great Lighting in a Home Portrait Studio

Tired of shooting the same ol’ portrait style over and over again but unsure of what you can do in studio without investing in more equipment? Consider this DIY technique from photographer Gavin Hoey that allows you to create amazing shadows using simple things you can find around the house: There are a number of […]

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The Beautiful Science of Space Photography

The Beautiful Science of Space Photography

When you imagine the opposite of science, you think of art. Art is creative, chaotic, colorful, and it uses the right side of your brain. Science is logical, organized, quantifiable, and it uses the left side of your brain. If you’re an art major and your friend is a science major, chances are you have […]

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Timelapse and Hyperlapse Techniques Put Abidjan in Motion

Timelapse and Hyperlapse Techniques Put Abidjan in Motion

With timelapse and hyperlapse techniques, photographer/videographer Mayeul Akpovi created this amazing video using over 45,000 photos taken over a shoot spanning 15 days in the city of Abidjan (located on the Ivory Coast of Africa). After an additional 15 days of video editing, the aptly titled Abidjan in Motion was born: From the busy freeways […]

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The Benefits of Using Manual Mode with Auto ISO

The Benefits of Using Manual Mode with Auto ISO

Photographers—especially seasoned ones—tend to be control freaks. Many scoff at the idea of using anything other than manual mode for all of their photography. But do you really need absolute control over every aspect of exposure? In this video, Steve Perry explains why he prefers to use manual mode with auto ISO: As explained in […]

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MacPhun Creative Kit

MacPhun Creative Kit

6 powerful photography apps and over 500 creative tools inside a single, easy-to-use pack. Creative Kit elevates your photo editing experience and helps achieve fantastic results faster than ever before. Intensify – Reveal the hidden beauty of your photos. Get instant results with dozens of pro presets. Or use powerful Structure, Sharpness, Detail and Pro […]

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Histograms Explained in 60 Seconds

Histograms Explained in 60 Seconds

While histograms can be found in both editing programs and camera functions alike, it’s surprising how one of the most valuable tools we have at our disposal for editing images is also one of the most misunderstood. To help understand a little more about histograms and how they work, Envato Tuts+ offers this quick and helpful […]

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Photographer Shares His Perspectives of South Dakota

Photographer Shares His Perspectives of South Dakota

Although photographer Wes Eisenhauer specializes in wedding and engagement photography, he has proven his versatility time and time again. From portraits to a 10 second timelapse movie of the Milky Way, he has an eye for it all. And while you may think of open spaces when South Dakota comes to mind, you might just be pleasantly […]

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