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The Magic Photobomb Prank

The Magic Photobomb Prank

Ah, the photobomb—we’ve all been there. Whether you’ve been the bomber or the bombee, you know what I’m talking about. A well-played photobomb can, and often does, end up going viral, bringing joy to millions around the globe. But, is it getting a little old? Greg Benson of MediocreFilms added a new spin to the photobomb—watch as he […]

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5 Effective Ways to Advertise Your Photography Business

5 Effective Ways to Advertise Your Photography Business

Who doesn’t have five minutes to help get the word out for their photography business? Here are five quick tips that will help you get a lot of promotional opportunity out of your daily routine. 1. Get More Out of Your Email What you did: Wrote an email to friends trying to explain why you […]

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Pen, Brush and Camera: A Full-Length Documentary About Henri Cartier-Bresson

Pen, Brush and Camera: A Full-Length Documentary About Henri Cartier-Bresson

Henri Cartier-Bresson is arguably one of the most iconic figures in 20th century photography. Throughout the years, he has photographed some of the most iconic personalities and events in his lifetime, and he has done so in his unique style, capturing the essence of humanity. As one visitor in his galleries remarked, “If God were […]

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Interactive Street Photography

Interactive Street Photography

Most street photographers believe that the key to getting superb street shots is to become invisible to their subjects, blending in seamlessly with their surroundings. Bucking the trend, however, is long-time photographer Steve Huff. Huff’s approach to street photography works more along the lines of consent and rapport, than with surreptitiously clicking. This is what […]

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Photo Booth for Dogs

Photo Booth for Dogs

Who says photo booths are just for humans? These adorable fuzzy friends took to the studio to get a few glam shots done. Why would a dog need glam shots? Well, in order to get adopted! Photographer Guinnevere Shuster teamed up with The Humane Society of Utah and came up with a brilliant plan to […]

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Check Out the Unbelievable Resolution of a 10K Timelapse

Check Out the Unbelievable Resolution of a 10K Timelapse

Photography is a fascinating art form. It’s a forever evolving facet for personal expression, visual pleasure, data collection, and technological feats. Joe Capra, of Scientifantastic, combines beauty of imagery with the science of new photographic technologies. This 10k video exposes the impressive resolution of the PhaseOne IQ180: Capra captured the radiant and eclectic beauty of Rio de […]

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How to Use the Pop & Blur Technique for Portraits

How to Use the Pop & Blur Technique for Portraits

The pop and blur technique is nothing new. Photographers have been using it ever since artificial lights and built-in flashes came into use. It’s basically about popping the flash and then moving the camera or the subject during the exposure to induce motion blur. Whether you want to pop first and then blur or vice […]

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The Circle of Confusion and Its Impact on Photography

The Circle of Confusion and Its Impact on Photography

The circle of confusion is a technical term used quite often in photography. It’s related to how your lens focuses as well as the aperture value that you use to shoot your images. It also influences depth of field, as well as how some lenses tend to produce softer images than others. If you’ve always […]

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Forced Perspective Photography Projects

Forced Perspective Photography Projects

As the rise in popularity of forced perspective photography continues to grow, we’re seeing more and more creative examples of the art form. Pause for a moment and see if you can figure out how this photo was captured without Photoshop (the answer is below): Not only are the forced perspective photographs we see in […]

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10 Valuable Photography Studio Tips

10 Valuable Photography Studio Tips

Many photographers know how to use their camera and their lights, but not all will know the ins and outs of working in a studio. There are several little things to know that will save you time and create a safe environment to work in. So whether you’re working as a studio assistant or you […]

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