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Unfortunately, this story is not a joke. On the 20th of June 2017, I transferred 2,365.67 (~$2,702) to a lawyer in Austria because I photographed an abandoned hotel in Austria in 2013 and put those photos online without permission. In this article I will tell you exactly what happened and how it happened.

In an attempt to not “poke the bear,” Ive removed some of the personal information in the letters I will be sharing with you and I wont be sharing any of the photos... more

Photographer Jesse James Allen has created a touching tribute to his photography mentor, Charles Howse. In the 6-minute video above, Howse shares an insight into what makes a “great image.... more

If you want more proof that the youth are taking an interest in film photography, you'll have to travel no farther than your local multiplex this summer. 'Polaroid' the film but not that kind of film arrives in US theaters this August, and promises plenty of 'Ring'-style scares and thrills. In fact, it's produced by the same minds that brought us 'The Ring' and 'The Grudge,' so you can pretty much guess how things go when a high school student stumbles across an antique Polaroid... more

We hold accurate technical knowledge in pretty high regard around here, which is why this video from YouTube channel SmarterEveryDay was such a pleasant surprise.

In 7 minutes, engineer Dustin Sandlin does a fantastic job explaining rolling shutter with plenty of useful examples where he simulates the rolling shutter effect using high-speed camera footage and After Effects. In this way, he can... more

Two years in the making, Lee Filters has just announced that it is bringing its highly-regarded ProGlass IRND cinematography filters to the world of stills photography. The company calls these 'a new standard' in ND filters, claiming they are, "remarkably neutral, with almost no color shift and extremely accurate stop values."

The high-end filters will be available through the Seven5, 100mm and SW150 systems, and since they block both IR and UV pollution, they should deliver cleaner... more

CineStill has launched its 50D film in 120 format, currently offering it for pre-order with an anticipated August 2017 shipping date. The 50D is a color-balanced daylight (5500K) color negative motion picture film; CineStill explains that its 'Premoval' process, which is proprietary, enables photographers to safely process the film at home or using standard C-... more

If you’ve been out on buying a Nikon DSLR because you’re waiting for the followup to the D810, your wait may... more

Rolling shutter is the answer to why concrete bends, propellors break up, and trees turn to jelly when you’re filming them while either you, or the object, is moving quickly in front of certain cameras.

But what exactly is it? This 7-minute video by... more

Ive been doing professional portrait and fashion photography for over 3 years now, but from the very beginning I have always considered myself an aspiring photographer, because you never stop improving and looking for new challenges.

There are a number of things that contribute to a great photo. Sometimes nailing just one of these things can carry a photo to greatness. Most photographers would agree that for a great photo you need:

  • Engagement with the subject
  • ... more

Anybody who knows about the technique and gear involved in capturing great photos and video knows to look at those 'shot on *insert smartphone here*' ads with a bit of skepticism. Yes, they were technically shot on those phones, but many people don't realize the amount of extra gear and software that goes into the final product.

There is a disclaimer at the end of these videos, of course, but it's easy to miss or subconsciously ignore it when you're hoping against hope that... more

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