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Light and Motion Combine for Beautiful Photographs of Kayakers

Light and Motion Combine for Beautiful Photographs of Kayakers

We recently wrote about painting with light using intentional camera movement. How about painting with light using intentional subject movement? Photographer Stephen Orlando attaches LED lights to his subjects in order to capture the beauty of repeated motions using light: The above album shows the movement of a kayaker’s paddle through the water. Orlando’s calls […]

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A Fascinating Look at the Tintype Photography Process

A Fascinating Look at the Tintype Photography Process

Tintype photography predates mainstream film. It was mostly used in the late 1800s. However, Michael Shindler is still doing it. And I must say he is doing it remarkably well: The video shows how the process goes with Jamie Hyneman as a model. It’s pretty much the same as any photo shoot, but instead of […]

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Rare Pictures Portray Steve Jobs in Difficult Times

For those who aren’t quite up to date with the history of Apple, Steve Jobs left the company in 1985 and for a decade, went through quite difficult times. Doug Menuez had the chance to take some rarely seen photographs of Steve Jobs during that period and shares them here: What is striking about those […]

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The Photography Masterclass

The Photography Masterclass

The author of the popular Trick Photography & Special Effects eBook now has a new video tutorials course, The Photography Masterclass. It is a complete and detailed step-by-step photography training program that will teach you how to capture profressional grade photos with any DSLR camera in any situation. Found here: The Photography Masterclass It is made up of […]

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Portrait Photographer Test: Can You Spot a Fake Smile?

Portrait Photographer Test: Can You Spot a Fake Smile?

As portrait photographers, it’s our job to capture our subjects’ true emotions, but we all know that can be more easily said than done. This short and sweet video reveals a tiny secret about spotting a fake smile that could help you create better portraits: Did you guess the “real” smiles correctly? If so, you’re […]

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Low-Tech Studio Photography Lighting Hacks

Low-Tech Studio Photography Lighting Hacks

Looking for ways to improve your studio setup, but lack the funds for fancy lighting? Photographer Brooke Shaden has some easy, inexpensive tips for you: You’ll need an assistant or two for this technique. Shaden sets up a light behind her model and decides that the shot isn’t quite what she was aiming for, so […]

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Snowglobe Timelapse Celebrates the Wonders of Christmas in Vienna

Snowglobe Timelapse Celebrates the Wonders of Christmas in Vienna

Christmas is a truly magical time of the year. Regardless of whenever you live, it’s hard not to notice a Christmas star or a home adorned with twinkling lights. Nowhere is the Christmas spirit this vibrant and celebrated with such fervor as in Austria. This short timelapse video made by FilmSpektakel captures the essence of […]

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Use This Simple Technique to Master On-Location Portraits with Just One Light

Use This Simple Technique to Master On-Location Portraits with Just One Light

If you’re someone who likes to shoot dramatic portraits on location, but you don’t want to be weighed down by a lot of lighting equipment and don’t have an assistant, the folks at The Slanted Lens just might have a winning solution for you. Check out this one light set-up photographer Jay P. Morgan uses […]

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Aerial Photography: F16 Fighter Jets Photo Shoot

Aerial Photography: F16 Fighter Jets Photo Shoot

Not very many people are granted the access to suit up and take a spin in a F16 fighter jet, but when Tyler Stableford was asked to do a photoshoot with at the Buckley Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado it was all part of the job. Flying at altitudes of 14,000 feet the lucky […]

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How to Create Cosmic Photos and Timelapses with a Sheet of Glass

How to Create Cosmic Photos and Timelapses with a Sheet of Glass

What do you get when you combine condensed milk, food coloring, and hydrogen peroxide? No, not your favorite holiday cookie recipe, but rather a stellar way to make cosmic effects. To see how, check out this video from Joey Shanks: If you stick to standard photography and haven’t yet played around with digital art, you […]

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