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For those of us in the northern hemisphere, its that time of year again. Its cold, windy, snowy and very, very white. Winter wonderlands are the ideal things to shoot this time of year. When everything around you is frosted with snow and ice, even everyday things take on a magical feel.

When you step outdoors to shoot this winter, however, an icy fairytale landscape might not be exactly what you get. Here in Chicago if its not white, its pretty darn grey. That doesnt make for very... more

What is Unsplash? Its a website where photographers can share high resolution images, make them publicly available for everyone for free even for commercial use. It was created in May 2013 byStephanie Liverani,Mikael ChoandLuke Chesserin Montreal, Canada. Four months after creation they hit one million total downloads, and a year after they had more than […]

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In recent years, the trends in retouching photos have been changing. Altering someones appearance isnt so welcome anymore, judging from the recently reformed guidelines at CVS Pharmacy and Getty Images. Young photographer Peter DeVito has shared a photo series that goes along with these trends, but hes taking it a step further. In his portraits, […]

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Should you share RAW files with your clients? Theres no universal answer to this question, but photographer Jamie Windsor believes that the answer is no. In this video, he gives you five reasons why you shouldnt let your clients own the RAW images you shoot. So, lets dive in and see if you agree. 1. […]

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Have you ever wondered why camera lenses produce a circular image circle (in general) but sensors are rectangular? Of course the answer is mostly historical the format of a 35mm photo is in 3:2 aspect ratio, a ratio that people have long known to work well due to human binocular vision. But lenses, in […]

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Polarisers are one of the few filters that still hold an advantage for digital cameras. Pretty much everything else can be done these days much more easily in post. Even the effect of neutral density filters can be simulated – although it’s still not quite the same. Polarisers are common amongst landscape photographers, although not […]

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Over the last several years, several identifiable trends have developed in the world of food photography, including one towards dark, moody images, often with a rustic feel. These photographs call to mind the interplay of light and shadow in the paintings of the Old Masters, such as those by Vermeer and Rembrandt.

The style is often referred to chiaroscuro photography, a painting term borrowed from the art world. It means light-dark and refers to the contrast between the shadows and... more

Traveling with your camera, I cant think of a better way to spend time. If youd like to turn your travels into captivating videos, Christian LeBlanc has ten tips for you. He is a filmmaker and a traveler, and his tips should help you get the best out of your travel videos. 1. Know your […]

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So, it looks like the rumours were true. DJI are prepping to officially announce the DJI Mavic Air in around 23 hours (at the time of writing). And these leaked photos from Drone DJ offer some suggestion of what may be in store. It kinda looks like a Mavic Pro and a Spark got together […]

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In 2018, we are talking about a cameraable to produce 400 MP photos. Its a great thing to follow the progress of technology and be a part of it. But sometimes its also great to travel back in time, just for fun. Lazy Game Reviews takes you back to the past and shoots with Epson […]

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