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Have you ever wondered about the logic behind HEX color codes? Nathaniel Dodson oftutvid has created a great video to help you make sense of those seemingly illogical strings of letters and numbers. The video makes HEX code look simple, and you dont need to be a math genius to understand it. Even I was […]

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A 50mm lens is probably the first lens most of us bought after we got the camera. They are generally affordable, especially if you go for a f/1.8. But if youre on a really tight budget, or just want to satisfy your gear acquisition syndrome without guilt: Kai Wong has a video for you. In […]

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When I began posting my photos online, I started getting comments like wow, you must have a great camera or anybody can take photos like these with expensive gear or I cant take photos like these because I cant afford an expensive camera like yours. It breaks my heart when I hear people say things […]

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When the vibrance slider was added to Adobe Camera Raw version 4, it was one of the most significant changes ever made to the popular raw processor. Today it seems difficult to live without it. Vibrance also came to Photoshop CS4 as an adjustment layer, and we gained a whole lot more control over how […]

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In this article, I will review the latest version of PaintShop Pro 2018. I have a unique perspective, having used it over 17 years ago for the first time. Let’s see how it fairs now.

Please note: this is a Windows-only program.

Start of PaintShop Pro (PSP)

Approximately 17 years ago I was working in retail selling computer hardware and software. A lot of people came in asking for Photoshop and were understandably shocked when they were informed the... more

TechCrunch report that Apple has acquired a small computer vision AI tech startup, Regaind. They say that the report has come from multiple sources, and if true could be very cool for the future of Apple’s mobile photography. Apple already added an intelligent search to the iPhone Photos app a couple of years ago. It […]

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1. Lens There are several good lens options for macro photography. You could use extension tubes combined with a normal lens, which gives you some magnification. Or even better, you could reverse a normal lens, which combined with extension tubes gives even more magnification. The most convenient and flexible option though, especially for a beginner […]

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Whether youre into Instagram or not, theres no doubt it has become a powerful tool for photographers to showcase their work and even book sessions. Growing an audience is a tedious job (if you dont want to use bots). But, the results of a recent study may help you grow the audience faster. The researchers […]

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In this article, see how the shot below was conceptualized, shot and put together and finished in post-processing.

The idea

It all begun with the first picture I did of the customers hot rod. He wanted a print on his wall (about 2×3 meters). So, I used my large format camera, a Linhof Master Techika, with sheet film. We did a large scan of the negative and the huge print of that scan.

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I’m in the market for a new camera. Here are 5 things I am considering before I make a purchase. I have been a very happy Sony customer for the last 2+ years. My A7R continues to serve me well. I am inching closer to an upgrade. I know the A7RII is an awesome camera. […]

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