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Underwater Photography: Everything You Need to Know

Underwater Photography: Everything You Need to Know

In this hour-long seminar, pro photographer Larry Cohen reviews many different types of cameras and light systems to use in underwater photography. He covers just about everything, from point and shoot types to extensive DSLR rigs, making sure there is something for everyone’s budget and needs. To back up his expertise, the seminar also offers […]

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A Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Photography

A Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Photography

Do you ever wonder how those amazing pictures of homes and their interiors are done? How did they make those small rooms look so spacious? And how can they make the home look so presentable, even with someone still living in it? It’s simply all about using the right angles to make the rooms and […]

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iPhone Photojournalism

iPhone Photojournalism

iPhoneography isn’t only for quick snapshots of your lunch and your pets. Many professional photographers are now using the mobile device as a secondary–sometimes primary–camera. Smartphones are easy to use, are generally always with us, and they make sharing the photos instantaneous–there’s no wonder so many pros and amateurs alike are embracing the technology. Watch […]

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7 Steps to Great Black & Whites in Lightroom 5

7 Steps to Great Black & Whites in Lightroom 5

In the quick tutorial below, Levi Sim shows us the workflow he uses to create black and white images using the increasingly popular Lightroom 5. The tutorial is easy to follow and offers professional results making it a great starting point for those of you wanting to learn more about the technique: In the tutorial, […]

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Shooting Shallow – Understanding Depth of Field

Shooting Shallow – Understanding Depth of Field

This new $5 eBook is designed to equip photographers with the skills to improve their ability to create bokeh rich images but at the same time ensure the subject is as sharp as possible and master depth of field. Found here: Shooting Shallow – Understanding Depth of Field Mastering the ability to control the out of focus […]

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Abstract Food Photography Setup

Abstract Food Photography Setup

Known for his innovative and sometimes risque cuisine, ‘Demon Chef’ Alvin Leung lets us go behind the scenes during the making of a creative food art book. Danish photographer René Riis simply, yet beautifully, captures the Demon Chef’s creations–dubbed X-Treme Chinese–which push the limits and leave our mouths watering: Riis worked directly with Leung to […]

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Are You Taking These Must-Have Wedding Photos?

Are You Taking These Must-Have Wedding Photos?

When taking on a wedding photography gig, there are certain types of photographs that the client expects. At the end of the day, it’s up to you to make sure your client is happy. Fortunately, photographer Barry Page provides a checklist of sorts that both the wedding party and photographers can use to make sure […]

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How to Pan for Action Photography

How to Pan for Action Photography

Have you ever wanted to capture great action photographs but always seem to come up with mediocre images? Want to know how to pan properly? Well, here is how you do it. Slow shutter speeds are great for blurring moving objects. They are not, however, that good if you want to keep the subject sharp […]

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Setting Up a Nighttime Race Car Photoshoot

Setting Up a Nighttime Race Car Photoshoot

Ever wonder what it is like to be a professional photographer who gets paid to photograph wicked cars on location? Wonder no longer as you watch this behind the scenes clip of a photo shoot for Falken Motorsports with talented photographer, Frederic Schlosser: The shoot was done at a shipping yard, where the stacks of […]

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Lasting Impressions: How to Create Memorable Travel Photographs

Lasting Impressions: How to Create Memorable Travel Photographs

Luke Ballard didn’t begin his photography career as a globetrotting travel photographer. Like most of us, he ventured into the industry as a portrait and wedding photographer. Twenty years later, Ballard has gained worldwide renown for his stellar work and workshops. He’s photographed in 120 countries and counting, so he’s learned a thing or two […]

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