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If you follow our blog regularly, you know that we love toy photography and Star Wars. And today we have a treat for fans of both. Photographer Matt Ferris shared his photo of an X-Wing Starfighter, and we were immediately drawn by it. Although its a toy photo, it looks pretty real, just like it […]

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When Fuji released the X-Pro1and X100S, they became instant hits. Relatively small cameras with amazing image quality. Many photographers added one to their kit as a lightweight alternative to a DSLR for personal use. Others completely replaced their DSLRs with the new Fuji offerings as their new main bodies. People loved them. A couple of […]

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In an earlier article, I wrote that neutral density filters are the secret weapon of the landscape photographer. I couldnt work without mine and I suspect most landscape photographers would say the same.

But why are they so useful? There are two reasons. One is that neutral density filters give you control over exposure (link is external), and the other is that they give you creative control... more (link is external)

I wanted to write you a letter on the art of street photography, based on my personal experiences, my personal passion, and things Ive learned along the way 1. Street photography is more than photos First of all, I think street photography is not just taking photos. Rather, it is a lifestyle. It is a […]

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Lets be honest, not many people view their photography as a business these days. But even if you are not a professional photographer, theres no reason not to view your photography as a business because for many that’s the ultimate aim. But being able to make a career as aphotographer has arguably never been more difficult. Any prospective photographer now is not only competing with other photographersbut with thousands of people with smart phones as well.

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When I first saw these orbs, I was almost sure that they we were computer generated. I was wrong. The orbs are awork of art from German Light Art masterBernhard Rauscher (a.k.a. lumenman), and were made using self made plexiglass blades. I was curious about the perfect orbs, so I reached out toBernhard to learn […]

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I just came across a very interesting set of interviewsposted on Zorki Photo. In the post, photographer Stephen Dowlingtalks with the bigwigs at Ilford, Kodak, Film Ferrania and others. He wanted their thoughts on the current world of film potography. They all agree, the market is definitely growing. Of course, they sell film, so they’re […]

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For over a hundred years, double exposures have captivated photographers and art enthusiasts alike. Discovered by pure chance, a double exposure is a trick where a single frame of film is exposed twice or more in order to achieve multiple images in a single shot. This results in a photograph that comes out as a combination of the two images that were shot, one superimposed on top of the other.

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Kodak seem to be making great efforts with regard to film lately. They still seem to struggle with the digital world, though. Ok, so Kodak is a shadow of its former self, comomnly just licensing its name to the highest bidder. But, you sometimes have to ask, what’s the point? For those who’ve never heard […]

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With all the editing options available in the Lightroom Develop module it can be tough to know where to start when you pull up a picture and start making changes. TheBasic panel (link is external) covers elementary adjustments like exposure and white balance; Detail lets you adjust sharpness and noise reduction; Effects allows you to add a vignette, and so on. The Tone Curve panel seems downright strange at... more (link is external)

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