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I can still hear the words I was told when I bought my first DSLRringing in my ears just as clearly as if I heard them this morning. “You have to learn to shoot in manual mode.” When Istarted to get serious about photography I had no idea what aperture, shutter, or ISO meant, and thought P meant Professional. I didn’t know what I was doingat all and because everyone seemed to say so, I dove right into YouTube tutorials and online articles about how to get away from... more (link is external)

When you create a vlog, a video tutorial or any kind of video material, a lot of factors play a role in the number of views you get. Its not just about creating quality content and making it interesting, but you should also know human nature and some psychology to make the videos more engaging. […]

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Many of us use Google Maps before planning a trip. But a young Italian student Matteo Archondis used it in a way more creative way. He created a hyperlapse trip around the world using nothing but screenshots from Google Maps. It takes you from Rome to Kyoto; from the deepest ocean to the highest peak […]

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A frequent and normal question I often get from my first-time direct clients (non-agency) is; What is your rate? (I never work on a per hour rate for many reasons) but often the real question should be, How much will this cost to create this image? Surprises are never fun for a client, so education […]

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This story seems to have been going on for quite a while now. It started three years ago, to the day, in fact. On February 9th, 2014, RAF Voyager ZZ333 was en route from RAF Brize Norton to Camp Bastion Airfield in Afghanistan containing a flight crew of 9 and 189 passengers. Aside from a […]

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Catching the mood and the spirit of the moment may be one of our primary tasks as photographers or videographers. Yet, we may also be creating them ourselves. One way or the other, one ingredient is essential: light. And this wonderful video from Dedo Weigert will tell you about the importance of light in the […]

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When Barrack Obama left the White House after eight years, his photographer Pete Souza left as well. The new US President has a new official photographer, and Souza has stayed faithful to Obama. After Trumps inauguration, Souza began using his personal Instagram account to keep portraying Obama in positive light. But theres more. He also […]

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While I agree that sharpness is a bourgeois concept, to become a better photographer you will need to learn how to take sharp shots. The key to capturing these sharp photographs is to learn about all of the pitfalls that can cause blurry photos. Once you know all of the ways you can make a mistake, the only thing between you and sharpness is your hand-eye coordination.

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Double exposures have been around for years, but they seemed to disappear when digital came along. But Nikon DSLRs have had the capability for over a decade now, and Canon have recently started implementing it, too. It’s a fantastic technique to experiment with, although it takes a lot of practise, skill and a little luck […]

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If you thought the views of the Northern Lights looked good from the ground, wait until you see them from the air. This footage captured by Nathan Starzynskishows a rather unique vantage point. Aboard a flight overSoutheastern Alberta around 8pm local time, he was surprised when he looked out of the window to see this. […]

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