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Little Planet Timelapse of Dubai International Airport

Little Planet Timelapse of Dubai International Airport

Talk about a unique and incredibly cool way to shoot a timelapse video! By using state of the art 360 degree multimedia, the team behind Dubai360 created a 24-hour timelapse of Dubai International Airport that they have transformed into a “little planet” projection: The images of airplane traffic, including takeoffs and landings, at Terminal 3 were […]

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The Secret to Being Creative

The Secret to Being Creative

We all suffer from artist’s block at some point. But knowing how to combat that creative slump before it even happens will keep you working toward your goals. Through this inspiring video, Shawn Blanc shares his simple method for overcoming the obstacles that stifle our creativity: “Creativity is a practice. A journey. A lifestyle.” Creativity […]

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An Introduction to Image Sharpening in Photoshop

An Introduction to Image Sharpening in Photoshop

Image sharpening is a big deal for many of us photographers. Thanks to amazing products such as Photoshop, a perfectly sharp image is just a few mouse-clicks away. In this video, Bryan O’Neil Hughes shows us how to get a perfectly sharp image in post-production: First things first, take the image through Camera Raw. This […]

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How Do You Become a Professional Photographer?

How Do You Become a Professional Photographer?

Gregory Heisler is well known for his work as a presidential photographer, more notably being taking a controversial portrait of George Bush which caused Heisler’s privileges as a White House photographer to be revoked. Listen as Heisler shares his insights on being a professional photographer: One of the main talking points Heisler discusses is how […]

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Photoshop Fundamentals for Beginners

Photoshop Fundamentals for Beginners

If you’re just getting started with Photoshop, all the tools and options probably seem a little a overwhelming. The editing software is pretty expansive and can take a long time to master. In this 30-minute video primer, Photoshop guru Aaron Nace walks us through the fundamentals of Photoshop to have you editing photos like a […]

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Iceland’s Raw Beauty Captured Through Timelapse

Iceland’s Raw Beauty Captured Through Timelapse

Iceland has some of the most incredibly beautiful natural spaces in the world. Formed by unpredictable and powerful storms that range from ice, snow, sand, rain and more, the cutting landscapes provide an array of photo ops. The ice caves, flowing or frozen rivers, mountains and North Atlantic and Arctic coastlines are stunning in themselves, […]

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How to Use a Reflector for Awesome Studio Shots

How to Use a Reflector for Awesome Studio Shots

Using a reflector is an affordable way to bring a little extra light into your studio shots. While they’re relatively simple to use once you are familiar with how they work, there are few things you should know when you are just getting started. Join Gavin Hoey in the video below as he walks us […]

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How to Photograph Rock Climbers

How to Photograph Rock Climbers

If you ask photographer Corey Rich, he’ll tell you he was a rock climber first and a photographer second. It is only natural that Rich would want to document his experiences as a rock climber, and his ability to combine his passion for the sport with photographer has paid off tenfold: Assess Your Location For […]

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Perfect Your Portraits With This Two Light Setup

Perfect Your Portraits With This Two Light Setup

Photography can be an expensive enterprise, especially when going for the perfect portrait shot. Most professional photographers (and many amateurs) use complex and expensive lighting setups for portraiture, yet it’s totally possible to capture great portraits using less equipment. In the video below, professional photographer Karl Taylor shows us how to do great portraiture with […]

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Just How Good is the iPhone 6 Camera?

Just How Good is the iPhone 6 Camera?

In all the hubbub about Apple’s two new iPhones—the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus—one of the most talked about topics is the new and improved camera. But how good is it, really? Travel photographer Austin Mann embarked on a week-long photography and videography adventure in Iceland to test it out: Some of the many […]

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