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So, you are out on the market for a Nifty Fifty, (or as some may still call it: a 50mm f/1.8 lens). This is not surprising. The Nifty Fifty is often the second lens anyone will buy. It is usually cheap, at 1.8 it is relatively fast, and it gives a great Bokeh (or as [...]

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So you are out shooting and you want to capture the full scene in front of you – all the way from what isdirectly in front of you to the background way off in the distance. You know you need a really large depth of field, and you know what you need to do to get it.

You reach for the camera’s aperture control and crank it down all the way to f/22 (or f/32 if your lens allows). That will maximize your depth of field and have your picture looking sharp from front to back.

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My previous post ‘Timelapse mistakes and how to make them‘ proved to be pretty popular (even though people were still leaving their camera strap on for some unknown reason) so I decided to add another ten! Again, I firmly stand by making mistakes as it’s the only way to learn in a practical environment so [...]

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Canons 120MP DSLR concept camera, which was on display at Canon EXPO this week, is said to be at least two years away according to Canon Rumors sources within the company. The cameras body type is also said to be undetermined at the moment, as Canon is waiting to see where it will fit into [...]

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Earlier this summer, I was awarded a dream photo shoot to photograph chocolate chip cookies for my local grocery store.What sounded like a simple job at first, ended up being more challenging than expected, and in this article, I’ll walk through the process of approaching a commercial food photo shoot for a real client, with seven key tips to keep in mind.

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It’s important to take good care of your camera gear and an occasional cleaning is in order. You want to make sure you are using the right tools for the job and proceed gently.

In this first video see how to clean your lens elements to make sure you have nice sharp images:

In this second one see some techniques for remove dust from inside your camera and on the sensor.

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I have always had a love/hate relationship with ring flashes. On the one hand they can produce wonderfully edgy and striking portraits, whilst on the other images can also look harsh and unforgiving, not to mention the inconsistency in exposure. However I do love getting away from my trusted beauty dish or softboxes every now [...]

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Ever seen those IKEA Lacktables? They feel suspiciously light right? This is because, as this tutorial will demonstrate, they are not made of wood. They are just a covered honeycombed piece of cardboard. But for this tutorial’s sake, this is actually a good thing. If you are looking for someone to thank to, Jack Watney [...]

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Learning all the ins and outs of photography is a never ending challenge. For some, the technical side of photography seems more difficult to understand. Others feel they are challenged by the creative side of understanding composition and light. When learning any new skill, the understanding of fundamentals is always most important. The complexity of settings, along with endless creative options is what makes photography so challenging. That’s where these six sayings come in.... more

Wait what? You want me to actually make mistakes? Yes – an unusual title for some to comprehend and if you’ve not made them already, you probably will at some point. We all make mistakes and it’s the only way to learn in my view – practical knowledge is what gives us the experience. In [...]

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