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If you’ve ever tried your hand at real estate or architecture photography, you know that these are two of the most complicated forms of photography out there. The challenge is due mostly to having to balance out shadows created by harsh or uneven lighting. Thus, it’s no wonder that High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography is one of the most-used techniques for capturing real estate and architecture photos.

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With so many timelapse films being created now, it can be difficult to make yours stand out. But those that do go viral often do not do so all by themselves. There’s a lot of time and planning that goes into them before the first frame is even created. Then there’s more effort that goes […]

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Proper color grading is something we often take for granted in movies. Sareesh Sudhakaran from Wolfcrow shares some thoughts about color grading and why colorists are an essential part of the industry. As a matter of fact, this video might make you wonder how come theres no an Oscar category for colorists yet. According to […]

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Photobombing can end up with some hilarious photos and videos. However, if it ruins your once-in-a-lifetime shot, I dont think youd feel like laughing. This is precisely what happened to a camera guy from The Weather Channel while he was shooting Georgia Domes implosion yesterday. And its sad and hilarious at the same time. As […]

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Turning your work into a brand is not an easy task, and it may seem overwhelming if youre just starting it out. In this episode of Chase Jarvis RAW, Chase Jarvis meets Ben Von Wong. Theyll share some tips and thoughts that could help all photographers wanting to build a brand and grow their business. […]

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Transitioning from one shot to the next in a video or film has a huge psychological effect on the viewer. It can be seamless showing an instantaneous switch from one viewpoint to another. Or, it can show the passage of time. They can be relaxing or jarring. It all depends on the feeling you want […]

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Earlier this month, DIYP featured some of the most beautiful lava shots Ive ever seen. But there was a price to pay for these photos: photographer Erez Marom melted his drone. Seeing the images, Id say it was definitely worth it. And now, Erez has published the drone footage of the lava flows which caused […]

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I took this image while on a trip out west to the Grand Teton Mountains and Yellowstone National Park with my family and about 50 other people. We were driving towards our next lodge, past the mountains and the Snake River where we would be rafting the next morning when I became rather fascinated with the scene that lay before me.

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Freckles are beautiful, but not all of us are lucky to have them. So, we can sometimes cheat a little bit. If you want to add freckles to your models face, you can use make-up, of course. But if youd rather add them after the shoot, Aaron Nace from Phlearn will show you how. In […]

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Its not rare that photographers get inspired by other types of art. Melbourne-based photographer Bill Gekas draws inspiration from the old master painters like Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Vermeer and Velazquez. And while he masterfully recreates the light, atmosphere and tones of the classical paintings – he adds some family fun to it. The main protagonist of […]

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