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4 Super Cheap Lenses You Have to Try

4 Super Cheap Lenses You Have to Try

Think you can’t buy cool lenses for your mirrorless DSLR for less than a week’s paycheck? Well, think again.  French photographer Mathieu Stern has found lenses that retail for less than $30 each! Each has a distinctive look and fits easily onto any mirrorless camera: The glass we use is some of our most prized real […]

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How to Do a Nondestructive Dodge and Burn in Photoshop

How to Do a Nondestructive Dodge and Burn in Photoshop

When you use the Dodge and Burn tools found in the flyout menu of Photoshop, you may be risking your entire image. These tools are destructive, meaning they permanently modify the pixels in your image. So, if you don’t want to make any permanent modifications, you can dodge and burn nondestructively by following the instructions in […]

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This Kitty is Probably the Most Photogenic Cat in the Entire World

This Kitty is Probably the Most Photogenic Cat in the Entire World

Hold everything. We’re pretty sure we just discovered the most photogenic cat in the world. Smoothie is a female British Longhair kitty with her very own Instagram profile and, my goodness, has she earned it with those lovely green eyes and lion-esque locks. See for yourself: Apparently, the world agrees. Smoothie’s Instagram has amassed more than 500,000 followers, including […]

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Softbox Lighting Techniques to Sculpt and Shape Your Model

Softbox Lighting Techniques to Sculpt and Shape Your Model

Lighting setups tend to fall into two categories—simple and complicated—especially when it comes to multiple light setups. However, lighting plays a significant role in the overall outcome of your image, despite the complexity of your setup. In this helpful tutorial, professional photographer Wayne Johns shows how you can use softbox lighting controls to sculpt and […]

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Wedding Photography Equipment Considerations

Wedding Photography Equipment Considerations

Whether you’re just breaking onto the wedding photography scene or you’ve already made a start, it’s important to remember weddings are a BIG responsibility. They are demanding (both physically and mentally), fast-paced, and highly unpredictable. However, most importantly, you only get one shot. There is no redo, so you have to be prepared. To ensure you […]

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How to Turn Grey Skies Blue Without Photoshop

How to Turn Grey Skies Blue Without Photoshop

When shooting portraits outside, weather can put a serious damper on our end results. Luckily there are lots of workarounds to get the effect and background you’re looking for, including this trick from photographer David Bergman for transforming bleak, grey skies into beautiful blue ones: Grey skies can leave the background of your photo looking […]

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How to Photograph a Timelapse Sequence

How to Photograph a Timelapse Sequence

Equipment, speed, duration: there are plenty of things you have to keep in mind when working with timelapse photography. While there are a variety of tips and tricks for this innovative form of photography, by following a few simple steps you can bring your timelapse videos to a whole new dimension. Whether you’re trying to […]

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Tricks for Photographing Kids and Pets in Natural Light

Tricks for Photographing Kids and Pets in Natural Light

When it comes to photographing children and animals in a natural setting, getting the perfect shot can be tricky. You have to be able to match the children’s energy and effectively capture the kids, the light, and the scene to portray that energy and the feeling of just being a kid. Nikon professional photographer Tamara […]

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Interesting Photo of the Day: Goodbye, City Life

Interesting Photo of the Day: Goodbye, City Life

There’s nothing quite like the peaceful, wide-open spaces of the countryside. Today’s featured photo shows a father and his young son enjoying their first misty morning after moving to a 3,000-acre farm in northern Arkansas. Brad, the father in the photo, describes how the farm he and his wife and three sons moved to was […]

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On-Location Photography Tip: Use a Mini Softbox for Portraits

On-Location Photography Tip: Use a Mini Softbox for Portraits

Lighting in portrait photography can be tricky, especially if you’re not in a studio setting or if you’re working by yourself. You don’t want to be lugging huge softboxes and extra equipment around everywhere. Or constantly stopping the shoot to move those softboxes around. In this case, a small, portable softbox can be a real […]

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