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Yoga Photography Techniques at Dusk

Yoga Photography Techniques at Dusk

Sun-drenched shades of red clay and pink granite combine with the brilliant hues of a desert sunset to make for a striking yoga-themed photo shoot in Enchanted Rock, Texas. Photographer Kurt Kronk used a unique lighting setup to present both his subject and the majestic natural surroundings to the best advantage: Kronk used an Profoto AcuteB […]

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In-Depth Wedding Photography Seminar with a Staged Wedding

In-Depth Wedding Photography Seminar with a Staged Wedding

Without the hands-on experience that comes only from attending a live ceremony, it’s challenging to improve wedding photography or to envision the techniques of master wedding photographers. But this presentation gives us a chance to see an acclaimed wedding photographer at work by staging and recording a mock wedding at the West Side Jewish Center in […]

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Capturing Interesting Photos in the Forest on a Low Budget

Capturing Interesting Photos in the Forest on a Low Budget

Too often you see photography projects that yield incredible results and think, “If only I had the money to do something like that?” Well today’s video shows you that you don’t need a lot of money to create an amazing image. Photographer Matthew Drozd had a great idea for a photo, but no budget to […]

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The Invisible Man Photography Technique

The Invisible Man Photography Technique

Using art and photography to make a statement is nothing new. But Beijing-based artist Liu Bolin has taken protest art to a (literally) revolutionary new place. In a February 2013 TEDTalk, Bolin, known as the “Invisible Man,” shared some of his journey as an artist and proponent of creative freedom in communist China. His work […]

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Vision is Better III eBook

Vision is Better III eBook

This new eBook, Vision is Better III, is a collection of 50 articles, tutorials, and photographic essays by David duChemin. DuChemin is a professional assignment photographer who has worked on six continents for a growing list of commercial and non-profit groups. This is the third in a series of books. This is a messy book. […]

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How the New National Geographic Cover was Captured with James Cameron

How the New National Geographic Cover was Captured with James Cameron

Many people might know James Cameron only as the lauded director of Titanic, Avatar, and the Terminator movies, but his otherworldly adventures aren’t confined to the silver screen. He was recently awarded the Explorer’s Club Medal for his work on the oceanic submersible which allowed him to dive to the “Challenger Deep” – the deepest […]

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Muscle Car Photography Lighting Techniques

Muscle Car Photography Lighting Techniques

If you’ve ever tried to photograph a shiny object, you know how reflections can throw a wrench into your shoot. Likewise, if you’ve ever shot anything larger than a small group of people, you’re probably familiar with the challenges of illuminating wide, often multi-faceted areas. If you combine these two situations, you might start to […]

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Understanding EOS: A Beginner’s Guide to Canon EOS Cameras

Understanding EOS: A Beginner’s Guide to Canon EOS Cameras

To those of you new to photography, your Canon EOS camera is bound to seem complicated. There are so many controls, buttons, wheels, and dials. How do you know which ones to use? Are you using your camera to it’s full potential? A new guide can be found here: Understanding EOS Laying inside your camera is […]

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Lighting Setup for the Time Magazine Person of the Year Cover Photo

Lighting Setup for the Time Magazine Person of the Year Cover Photo

Every year, Time Magazine releases a Person of the Year issue that features a person who has influenced the events of that year. These are great opportunities for fellow photographers to showcase their wisdom and talent in their craft, at the same time allowing the rest of us to learn about what it takes to […]

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Don’t Get Bogged Down in Photography Details, Get Out and Shoot

Don’t Get Bogged Down in Photography Details, Get Out and Shoot

There’s nothing like getting advice from a pro photographer; they often have an interesting way of putting things into perspective. In this interview with Marc Silber, sports photographer extraordinaire Chase Jarvis gives his take on creativity and how to become a better photographer: His major theme? Just shoot. Don’t think about it – don’t worry […]

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