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In this creative 2-minute tutorial, Ukranian photographer Anya Anti demonstrates how to make an interesting bokeh effect using shapes cut out of a paper backdrop.

To create... more

Photokina, the biennial photo industry trade show in Cologne, Germany, has announced that it will become an annual event. Additionally, there are plans to diversify the show to include products and technologies beyond its historical focus of cameras and photography.

Beginning in 2018, Photokina will become an annual event, which it says will... more

Obama White House photographer Pete Souza returned to politics this weekend. No, he didn’t decide to join the Trump White House... more

Professional microphones for video are expensive, and even if you have the means, some cameras don't offer the correct inputs. In this video, for Photo Gear News, Daniel Peters shows you how to make a DIY lapel microphone using a smartphone and a pair of earbuds.

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Just how good is the video from the iPhone 7 Plus? The obvious way to find out is to do a side-by-side comparison with another camera used by a lot of people. You know, like... ummm... an Arri Alexa. Because why not. YouTube user Potato Jet (who gets bonus points for his name) decided to do the experiment and shows us what he found.

I probably don't need to tell you that the Alexa outperforms the iPhone, but what's interesting is just how... more

After many years of experience using different lenses, I now have resorted to only using a single prime lens. I started with a 50mm, then added an 85mm, 35mm, 100mm, and 28mm to my collection, and Ive played around with zooms. But now I exclusively use a 50mm lens. No more zooms and no more choices. But why would I volunteer to limit myself?

Why would I limit myself from the start?

Why would I choose to only use one lens for all my work? There are a few things that might be... more

Instagram is testing a new feature called Archived Posts that will let you pull photos off of your main profile and into a hidden “Archive” section. That way, you can curate a perfect profile without deleting any of the photos you’ve shared on the social network.

The feature was first spotted last night by The Next Web Social Media Director... more

This is some seriously impressive camera work! Take a peek behind the scenes of Oscar-nominated film ‘La La Land,’ and see how one of the camera men was able to swing a massive camera around like a toy to create perfect in-camera whip pans.

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This brilliantly lit commercial for Canon introduces a new campaign that urges the viewer to Live for the Story, and rather curiously does not prominently feature a camera at all.

The 60-second spot follows the romantic journey of a young boy growing to adulthood, along with all the spontaneous bicycle trips, piano playing, fully clothed swimming and horse-chasing that a full and spirited life involves.

Titled Boundaries, the ad seems intended to re-introduce... more

Stop-motion animator Kevin Parry has shared a clever little video illusion titled “Walk in the Woods” that has a lot of people scratching their heads. It’s a loop that shows Parry... more

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