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Professional photographers get all kinds of weird requests during their career. And just when you think youve heard everything, someone asks for a refund in case they get divorced. Yup, you read it right. A couple asked a photographer if he could add a clause that guarantees a refund in case they get divorced. A […]

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Using her photography and photo manipulation skills, photographer Karen Alsop created her version of a time travel. When her mother found a photo of Karens Great Great Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother, it made Karen wonder: what it would be like to meet her ancestors, sit down and talk to them? Even more, how […]

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There are certainfeatures most peoplewould expect to find in any camera bag, such as spacious areasfor holding gear, a shoulder strap, and pockets in and around the bag for carrying smaller items like memory cards, a flash, or even car keys. Judged by those standards, the... more

Photoshop is full of shortcuts and tricks. Even professionals discover something new from time to time, and get surprised how come they didnt know it before. Colin Smith from Photoshop Cafe shares seven tricks hidden in Photoshops interface, and some of them are hidden in a specific way: in plain sight. These features have been […]

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“Film is saved!” – Or at least that’s what it seemswhen you see the results of the Save Analog Cameras campaign. In a previous article, I talked about the initiative of Juho from Cameraventureswho wanted to draw a map of the Analog scene worldwide. The idea was to measure the global interest for Analog photography […]

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Ive mentioned it before – Ive always been enchanted with stop motion movies. If you also enjoy them, youre gonna love Golden Oldies – a short stop motion film by Frame Order. First of all, they use real people for pixilation. Combined with dolls, lots of patience and an interesting story, theyve created a video […]

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If you’re new to photography, you’re likely wondering how to post-process or edit your photos. There is a wide selection of photo editing software to choose from, but the two that youprobably hear debated the most are Adobe Photoshop versus Lightroom. So what are the main differences and which program is best for beginners and for you? Read on for a basic overview!

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Deciding what gear to pack when you’re travelling to shoot photos of videos is often tricky. Different destinations and plans can require different items. You’re not going to need crampons, for example, if you’re going into the desert. But you might, if you planned to explore the Scottish Highlands in winter. There are some things, […]

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Shooting items on a white background is a commonly used technique for product shots. However, it gets tricky when you need to photograph a white product on white background. In this situation, you can have a problem exposing for one or the other. Photographer David Patino from PDN Video shows you the lighting setup you […]

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We have shared plenty of great ideas for making your own DIY ring light. Now, another cheap and quick solution comes from The Lighting Channel. They have shared a tutorial on making your own ring light using only three items, and its all done in a couple of minutes. And its not only quick and […]

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