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I know it. You know it. Everyone knows it. Technology moves fast–almost frustratingly fast. Everyone also has that one story about their new and ludicrously expensive computer, TV, or camera, only to find out that within six months it isn’t all that new or expensive. We can’t all keep up with the rat race. In […]
If you’ve ever tried shooting images of your pet or kids (not necessarily in that order) playing in the yard or fast sports action, you’ve surely faced the dilemma of choosing the right shutter speed. This tutorial from Aaron Nace could just be the thing you’ve been waiting for: “Freezing motion can be incredibly useful in […]
If you’ve always hated the fact that you have only one speedlight, since that pretty much leaves you under-powered when compared to protogs, think again. You have all the light in the world to make stunning images. You can use just that one speedlight to flash paint a subject, and laugh all the way to […]
Unless you’re into flying, skydiving, or thoroughbred racing, photography is probably one of your more expensive hobbies. If you’re looking for ways around spending big money on equipment, there’s nowhere better to look than the DIY scene. For example, check out this video from the folks at CNET, with three low-cost, creative DIY projects for […]
How many times have you heard the proverbial quote, “the best part of a camera is the 12 inches behind it”? I bet not enough. If you’ve been complaining that your APS-C camera doesn’t shoot that well and you might need to upgrade to a full-frame, or that your smart phone isn’t a serious camera […]
You’ve probably wondered what everyday actions might look like as seen through a thermal camera—and even if you haven’t, we know you’re definitely wondering now. Thanks to BuzzFeedBlue and a thermal imaging company called FLIR, that dream can totally come true. But before you click “play” on the video below, here’s a warning: the video depicts […]
Master Workflow is a comprehensive preset system for Lighroom 4 and 5 that can drastically reduce the amount of time that you spend in post processing while helping you to create amazing results. The set includes one-click presets for awesome effects instantly, stackable workflow presets that can streamline your work in Lightroom, and brushes. Found here: Master […]
For up-and-coming photographers, a critique of their work by someone they admire can be an amazing and rewarding experience. But, it can also be a hard pill to swallow. Such is definitely the case in Vice’s new series, “Take it or Leave it with Bruce Gilden.” The award-winning Guggenheim Fellow and Magnum photographer is known for his […]
Business planning and marketing resources for photographers. Learn 31 ingredients Google considers important, 6 tools to power your optimization efforts, and 23 recipes to rank higher for photography keyword searches. 1. The Search Engine Cookbook for Photographers Recipes To Rank Higher has over 100 pages of knowledge and advice, helping you achieve business success through […]
One man’s journey to capture a city in new light proves fruitful. This beautiful timelapse of Chicago is the result of two years of simultaneous work and fascination with ‘The Windy City” by cinematographer Eric Hines. The interesting new vantage points and seasonal cycles give us an intricate look at an ever changing city: A lot of hard […]
