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Fashion Photography Shot in Medium Format

Fashion Photography Shot in Medium Format

First, on a technical note, “medium format photography” refers (on a basic notion) to a shooting format that is somewhere between a full-frame (35mm) and a large-format (4×5 inches). In digital photography, medium format refers both to the cameras adapted from medium format film and to the cameras using sensors larger than 35mm. Also, and as you […]

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Lenses for Nature and Bird Photography

Lenses for Nature and Bird Photography

 When talking about bird and nature photography, there’s one name that must be mentioned. Arthur Morris, an inspiring veteran photographer from Canon, teaches and instructs you extensively on a (really) wide range of lenses to use in this kind of shooting. With his highly educational sense and practical speaking, Arthur will approach several Canon lenses, from […]

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Tips For Starting Freelance Newspaper Photography

Tips For Starting Freelance Newspaper Photography

So you’ve honed your skills to the point where you are confident you can get a good picture in any situation. Have you thought about freelancing for a newspaper? Photojournalism is one of the most challenging, exciting types of photography. As a result, it is also the most competitive fields to break in to. So what do you need to start?

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Portrait Photography on a White Background: Tips & Tricks

Portrait Photography on a White Background: Tips & Tricks

Shooting portraits using a plain white background may initially sound a bit bland, but Mark Wallace is here to show us how to change it up by sculpting light–a skill that is helpful to photographers of any genre. In the brief 18 minute video tutorial, Wallace explains to viewers what a GOBO is and how to easily […]

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Long Distance Street Studio Portrait Photography

Long Distance Street Studio Portrait Photography

In an innovative blending of street and studio photography, Tiberiu from MUMUS Photo Hub, a Romanian photography company, decided to experiment with separating the photographer from his subjects physically, while simultaneously bringing them closer to the process of shooting itself. In this video he and his team bring a portable studio setup, complete with a […]

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Food Photography Masterclass

Food Photography Masterclass

 Food photography is everywhere! You can see it the streets, in restaurants, supermarkets, hotels, magazines, cook books, cafés—a million places. So why not take this intensive (and really fast) food photography masterclass, provided by worldwide-known chef Jamie Oliver and his personal assistant photographer David Loftus? This is probably the answer to how the world’s top chefs […]

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Quick Tips from a Professional Wedding Photographer

Quick Tips from a Professional Wedding Photographer

Having a wedding is a major life event that brides and grooms will cherish for the rest of their lives. Because of the inherent beauty and significance of a wedding, it’s important that the photography be taken just as seriously as the event itself. This includes vast amounts of preparation, meeting with couples, and location scouting so you can turn […]

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My Journey Into Long Exposure Night Photography

My Journey Into Long Exposure Night Photography

When it comes to compact cameras and DSLRs, there is absolutely no comparison. As great as the technology has become, the compact digital camera is great for happy snaps, but if you want to create fabulous memories and have the capacity to blow them up, use them in slideshows, and create great artwork from a simple photo, […]

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Setting the Mood for Your Clients in Photography

Setting the Mood for Your Clients in Photography

What makes a great studio photo? The right light? The right model? The right equipment? How about something less tangible such as passion or seduction? In the next video, commercial celebrity, fashion, and beauty photographer Matthew Jordan Smith shares some insights of his job: Make your photo shoot a great experience Use music, food, and nice […]

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Top 10 Mobile Photography Tips

Top 10 Mobile Photography Tips

Mobile photography has made huge strides in a short time. We have this great powerful device in our hands or pockets now with all the extra tools and software needed to capture, edit and distribute our images in an extremely efficient and flexible manner. These devices output high enough quality images for commercial stock applications […]

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