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Travel has the capacity to take you to any number of amazing destinations to photograph. It also means you are often on the move, setting up in your new location of choice, only then to pack up and move to the next, often soon after.Staying organized while traveling can have some major benefits to the enjoyment of your trip as well as your photography.

Ultimately, the more organized you are, the less time you need to spend on the logistics of travel, and the more you can... more

Harsh and bright midday sun is definitely not the ideal time of day for portrait shots. However, you can even out the light and avoid the unflattering shadows using only one light. In his latest video, Manny Ortiz shares a quick tutorial how to do it and make stunning portraits even in the bright sunlight. […]

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Making something something when you’re in a creative rut is one of photography’s biggest challenges. Not just photography, though, it applies equally to pretty much every creative outlet. We often hear of “writer’s block”, and this is essentially the same thing as it applies to other mediums. Clinton wrote earlier about how he deals with […]

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As a professional photographer or filmmaker, you probably have quite a lot of equipment. But there are some items you may not count as essential part of your gear, yet they could be a lifesaver when youre on set. Peter McKinnon shows you seven gadgets that may seem stupid, but you will find them super-useful […]

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A professional leather harness can cost up to a few hundred dollars. If you want to save some cash and still have a great-looking and safe harness for your gear, there is a DIY method to do it. Duncan Dimanche will guide you through it in his latest video. You will need a couple of […]

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Samyang have added another lens to their slowly growing autofocus lineup. They’ve announced a new 35mm f/2.8 FE lens for full frame Sony mirrorless cameras. And, on paper, it looks like it might be able to compete with the Zeiss35mm f/2.8, but at well under half the price. Adding to the 14mm f/2.8 FE and […]

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The food in ads always looks appetizing and makes your mouth water. However, you probably wouldnt want to take a bite of these dishes. Photographers and videographers use a bunch of weird tricks that make the food look gorgeous but they also make them inedible. This video from Top Trending brings you ten tricks […]

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Around 15 years ago we were visiting my brother-in-law and his family. While there I saw his computer and it had this strange flat thing with a pen on the desk. I asked my husband what it was and he said it was a Wacom Tablet. You use the pen on the flat part, the tablet, and it works just like a pen, or pencil. I said I wanted one, he said I didnt need one.

So I waited, and one day while trying to do fine detail work in Photoshop and screaming because the mouse wouldnt do what I... more

After the fantastic experience I had hosting my first Dog Photo Booth at Glens Falls Pet Fest in City Park, Glens Falls last year, I knew I had to return for the 2nd annual event. As simple as the concept may sound, hosting a photo booth (let alone one for dogs) involves a number of […]

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Whether an image is spectacular or otherwise, a photograph is arepresentation of all the words that we choose to say…or not say. Photography is a medium, unique to perhaps all other mediums, which has the potential to convey thoughts and feelings without saying a word. You might say it’s worth a thousand words.

In todays current photographic climate which is saturated with selfies, cellphone snaps, and impromptu portraits, have we forgotten the weight a photograph can carry... more

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