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The Delicate Art of Analog Photography & Film Printing

The Delicate Art of Analog Photography & Film Printing

Photography has conquered new ground and has seen its popularity grow by leaps and bounds with innovation in the field of camera electronics, expression styles, mediums of sharing work, and of course with the help of new editing software and techniques. Digital photography has swamped this creative discipline, but the art of analog photography still finds its existence […]

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A Rare Look at How Apple Likely Does Product Photography

A Rare Look at How Apple Likely Does Product Photography

Here’s a rare look at the making of a cover for the Macworld Magazine done by Peter Belanger,  a photographer who has worked with Apple for years. In order to fit in a lot of information into a short amount of time, Belanger set up his 5D to collect timelapse footage of the project. While the […]

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Last Minute Wedding Photography Tips

Last Minute Wedding Photography Tips

In the eleventh hour, your best friend who’s getting married is in tears. The professional she hired to photograph her wedding bailed. You happen to have a digital SLR and all of a sudden you’re it. Here’s my survival guide for you. 1. Make a “Shot List”. Think of this as your “storyboard.” A guide […]

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Paris France Captured in Timelapse Photography

Paris France Captured in Timelapse Photography

In the following video, which combines both timelapse and stop motion photography techniques, Mayeul Akpovi enchants viewers with images from around Paris, showing the reason behind the city’s appropriate moniker, The City of Light. Compiled from thousands of still images captured throughout Paris, each individual photograph was carefully edited together in post to create the two-minute […]

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Expressing Color with High Speed Photos: Commercial Photography

Expressing Color with High Speed Photos: Commercial Photography

Imagine having a vivid dream where you’re floating in a sea of vibrant colors. Now imagine the Herculean task of capturing that dream within the frame of a real-world photograph. When Samsung asked photographer Chase Jarvis to put their Series 9 monitors to the ultimate color calibration test, he had just the image in mind: […]

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Dramatic Timelapse Photography Showing the Futuristic Side of Dubai

Dramatic Timelapse Photography Showing the Futuristic Side of Dubai

Much has been said about Dubai’s ultra-modern architecture and the crazy pace of the city’s development. Construction projects that range from the world’s tallest skyscrapers to incredible man-made islands have transformed the oil-rich city from a sprawling desert into a cosmopolitan metropolis. Photographer Sebastian Optiz attempts to showcase the wonder that is Dubai through a […]

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How to Take Great Product Photos

How to Take Great Product Photos

If you’ve ever scrolled through a page of thumbnails while searching for products, you’ve probably noticed how much more inclined you are to take a second look at the goods displayed in a strong and clear photograph. An eye catching image can make all the difference when it comes to selling products online. You don’t […]

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How to Raise Money for a Photography Project with Kickstarter

How to Raise Money for a Photography Project with Kickstarter

If cost is holding you back from carrying out your dream photography project, you may be able to find supporters to help you get started. Careful planning increases the likelihood that you’ll find eager financial backers. Stephanie Pereira, art program director for Kickstarter, presents a primer on how to launch a campaign to fund your […]

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RAW vs. JPEG: Digital Camera Image Formats

RAW vs. JPEG: Digital Camera Image Formats

There is much confusion among new photographers as to which format—JPEG or RAW—is best to use. The problem is there’s no one correct answer to the dilemma. To be able to know when to use either of the formats, it’s best to have a solid understanding of each of their drawbacks and advantages. The following […]

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Aerial Photography Tips: Patterns Are the Key

Aerial Photography Tips: Patterns Are the Key

Aerial photographs offer a rogue view of the world that we don’t often see. You could get fine aerial shots by using a ladder, bedroom window, or riding in a hot air-balloon. But for Jason Hawkes, a noted aerial photographer, the only way to go is in a helicopter: Landmarks that are rather mundane from […]

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