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Everybody wants their wedding photographs to be interestingand special. Thisis probably why this couple chose to hire photographerCM Leung and shoot theirs in Iceland. It’sa beautiful country,which is why ithas become such a popular wedding destination. But, the shoot turned out to be a little more differentthan the couple had planned for. During the shoot,a [...]

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When, during the sixties, Jane Goodall gave wild chimpanzees a name instead of a number, she put the science world upside down. Anonymous animals were no longer nothing but a number. With something apparently as simple as a name, she validated their individuality and uniqueness. When you face a fox, you face personality. Many years [...]

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If you’ve been shooting video on your DSLRs for any length of time, you’ve realised that in-camera sound is awful. Perhaps you want to branch out to an externally boomed mic. Sounds simple, but there are some things you’ll want to keep in mind. In this video from Aputure’sseries4 Minute Film School, we get some [...]

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In the photography world, we’re used to the megapixel and high ISO races. When it comes to video, the race seems to be aboutframes per second. With frame ratesgetting ever faster, Vision Researchare usually in the lead with theirPhantomcameras. It’s just a regular day at the office for the Slow Mo Guys, making things explode. [...]

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I can’t get enough of being outside in nature.

I often go out on trail runs with my friends, and we spend most of the run grinning from ear to ear, exclaiming how lucky we are to be here on this earth, and how beautiful every single thing is. I love to go camping with my family, where we set up hammocks in the trees, listen to the birds singing, and the leafy windsounds as we gaze up into the sky.

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On a film set, the grip handlesall means of camera support. Gripsassist the cinematographerand gaffer in managing and sculpting thelight. They also deal with safety aspects of cast and crew while working on set. In the world of photography we may occasionally have an assistant, but suchjobs are usually up to us.In this video from [...]

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Here is an interesting story. And I do wonder what the industry thinks about this. I guess there is a trend of celebrities taking on any job they want,simply becasue they are celebrities. It is not uncommon to have celebrities turning chefs, fashion designers, actors, singers and many (MANY) other jobs. Now,Kendall Jenner (wink, wink) [...]

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When you’re looking to pick up your first portrait camera, the whole full frame vs crop thing can be confusing. Technical explanations can be difficult for new users to wrap their head around. In this video, Chicago based photographer Manny Ortiz shows us the differences side-by-side. Using the Sony A7II and A6000side by side, we [...]

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When you are learning photography you read so much about golden hours, the right time of the day to take photos, and other rules. What about the sort of photos to take depending on the weather? People tend to think that you need good weather to get good photos.

What happens when all there is onlyrain, fog, overcast skies, and all you want to do is sit inside, keep warm, and drink coffee? However, what if you disregard all that, and decide that you like the imageyou get in the... more

Shooting portraitsin themiddle of aroadisn’t something that many photographers do. Some roads, though, are worth it, especially when they have such good looking surroundings. For PhotographerKeydrin Franklin,it’s become aspeciality andit’s why many of his clients choose him. For this session, the destination was the 7th Bridge, in Fort Worth, Texas. DIYP got in touch with [...]

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