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I think one of the most important aspects of a successful photo is what happens before you ever click the shutter. Pre-visualization of what you want the photo to look like can happen quickly where you immediately envision the final photo, or it can develop over time where you build on your original concept, adding [...]

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The IRIX15mm f/2.4 lens we first introducedyou toback in March at The Photography Show is now available to order. The first shipments of both Blackstone and Firefly versions of the lens are on their way to distributors and retailers throughout Europe. Unfortunately, folks in the USA will have to wait a little while longer before [...]

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OK, so we already know that the iPhone 7 Plus will have two lense for about two hours, but now Apple shares all the details on the new iPhone seven camera and they are pretty impressive. (I am sure someone will come up with a comparisson like this soon enough). Both the iPhone 7 and [...]

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If you have a great camera and you took a great photo* there is really no way to show the resolution of that photo in the internet. Now, you may wanna ask why would you even wanna show off the resolution of such a photo, and I can think of several reasons. Potential buyers may [...]

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As wedding photographers, we love to think photography is the most important element of a bride and grooms wedding day. Surely they want fabulous wedding photography, so certainly they will give us all the time in the world to create beautiful images.

But it doesnt really work that way. Weddings are busy. Often you are scrambling to get all the images you need really quickly, leaving no time for the fun, romantic images you really want to create for the couple. Worse yet, someone... more

Well, it looks like Amazon have GoProstaff working there at the moment. They seem to have jumped the gun and started promoting iPhone 7 cases ahead of Apple’s official announcement. The cases shown definitely seem to confirm that the iPhone7 will contain a single rear camera while the 7+ will have a dual lens system. [...]

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DIY dolliescome in all sorts of shapes and sizes using a variety of tricks and technology. Sometimes, though, you just have to go back to basics. That’s exactly what’s in this entertaining video from filmmaker David Sandberg. This is the second such dolly David has made since leaving his previous one in Sweden. Using a [...]

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Myths and misconceptions persist because theyre either compelling or no one bothers to correct them. For photographers, many myths of digital photography arose whentrying to draw imperfect analogies to film photography. Given the complex physics behind digital imaging, its not totally surprising that some myths persist, but here are a few you might want to [...]

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Are you ready to make the switch from a hobbyist to full-time professional photographer? That,s great, congratulations on your decision. It’s a great profession to be in, one that gets your creative juices flowing every time youpick up a camera. But along with the desire to start your own photography business, there are a few necessary steps that you need to take to make sure you start off on the right note!

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I started this project because, well, it seemed like it would be hella fun, and it truly has been, everyagonizingmoment of it. I can’t say it’s been hard work, very little of my life as a photographer hasever really felt like work, even when I’m shooting jobs I’m not really ‘in’ to, this series in [...]

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