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Real & Fake Timelapses of an Empty New York City

Real & Fake Timelapses of an Empty New York City

As a follow-up to the eerie timelapse of San Francisco and an empty Seattle, the creator has released an equally haunting timelapse of a desolate New York City. As the timelapse imagery winds around some of The Big Apple’s most thriving landmarks, viewers are treated to an unusual look at them. The relatively unscathed scenery only […]

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Dramatic Bridal Photography Shot Technique

Dramatic Bridal Photography Shot Technique

Trying to sell more bridal photographs? In the video below, the photographer covers a lighting setup that he says his clients buy 100 percent of the time. The setup is uncomplicated and and only calls on the use of a single speedlight. As an added bonus, using minimal gear makes set up a breeze even without […]

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The Toughest Digital Cameras of 2012

The Toughest Digital Cameras of 2012

In the past, many people who own cameras wished for tougher units that can stand drops, bumps and can be submerged in deep water. This wish has been granted and so we now have digital cameras that are tougher than ever. And how tough can they get? The waterproof ones can be submerged in water as deep as 33 feet. The sturdy ones can withstand drops from a height of five feet without getting any damage and other units can still work well even in a freezing temperature.

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Cityscape Time-lapse Photography of Chicago

Cityscape Time-lapse Photography of Chicago

Time-lapse photography is a process where each photo in the sequence is shot with a relatively long duration between each captured photo. When the images are combined and then played at a normal speed rate (usually 25 to 29 frames per second), time runs so much faster, thus creating a lapsing effect. This is an extreme […]

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Exotic Animal Photography in a Studio Setting

Exotic Animal Photography in a Studio Setting

Wildlife photography is not reserved just for the great outdoors. Bringing the exotic animals into the studio can bring a new element to the form of portraiture. In a two minute look into Brad Wilson‘s life as a professional photographer, you can get a feel for what it’s like to be enclosed into a room with […]

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Human Motorcycle Photo Shoot

Human Motorcycle Photo Shoot

As you can see in the video below, the team behind this motorcycle shoot took thinking outside the box to a whole new level. Instead of photographing the same old photos of the same old bikes, they constructed the motorcycles out of people. After some trial and error to figure out just how each individual […]

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Day in the Life of a White House Presidential Photographer

Day in the Life of a White House Presidential Photographer

Being a White House photographer seems like a glamorous job to have once you set aside the long hours and relentless travel. With the United States presidential campaign going on in full force, photographers like Jason Reed are faced with never ending, albeit  exciting work days. If you think political photography is a path you may […]

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Tips For Taking Better Pictures of Your Kids

Tips For Taking Better Pictures of Your Kids

Here are some suggestions to help you as you document your children’s lives. Photograph at their level (get down close), show the world from their perspective. Shoot a lot of photos – if you’re using a digital camera, there’s no waste, so why not? Even the most mundane activities can be give you great memories.A great benefit of shooting a lot? They’ll get used to you and the camera and ignore you after awhile.

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How to Set Up and Photograph a Powder Portrait Session

How to Set Up and Photograph a Powder Portrait Session

If you’ve been looking to practice different lighting techniques, you may want to try your hand at powder photography. The skill has been gaining momentum across the strobist community lately. As a result, there have been a slew of video tutorials popping up on the interwebs that take a lot of the guess work out of […]

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Guide to Shooting Portraits on Location

Guide to Shooting Portraits on Location

Shooting on location often means being forced to work with less than desirable conditions and in lighting that doesn’t lend itself to attractive photographs. On the other side of the spectrum, it also affords the photographer the ability to more accurately tell the story of their subjects. Fortunately, there are ways to work around the […]

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