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Giant Telephoto Lenses: Pro Tips for Using and Caring for Them

Giant Telephoto Lenses: Pro Tips for Using and Caring for Them

From Sports Illustrated to touring with Bon Jovi, New York City music and sports photographer David Bergman has definitely made a name for himself in the photography industry. With over 20 years in the business, Bergman has figured out a wide variety of tips and techniques to fine tune his craft. In this quick and […]

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Photo Backups with The PhotoStick Omni

Photo Backups with The PhotoStick Omni

For those who have struggled with backing up photos from various devices, this little item might help. It allows you to back up photos and videos from your phone, computer, and other devices. With its compact size, the Photo Stick Omni is useful for those who want to keep their important memories safe and accessible. […]

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All About Tilt Shift Lenses

All About Tilt Shift Lenses

Out of all the different types of lenses out there, the tilt shift lens must be the most interesting one. If you’re aware of it, you may know that it’s mostly used in architecture photography. And there’s a pretty good reason for it. However, the usage is not limited to architecture photography. If you’re wondering […]

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Teleconverters: Things Photographers Should Know

Teleconverters: Things Photographers Should Know

A teleconverter is a small secondary lens unit that is placed between the camera body and the lens. It is useful to increase your reach as it increases the apparent focal length of your lens. This is great for those who cannot afford long lenses, or those who shoot primarily wildlife. However, there are a […]

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Camera Strap Tutorial

Camera Strap Tutorial

A camera strap is the most basic of accessories. There are various types of straps, but the most familiar is the neck strap. Even though it’s a very simple tool, a camera strap can improve or worsen an image depending on how you use it. Photographer Phil Steele shows you the right and the wrong […]

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Landscape Photographer Shares Tips On Location in Tuscany

Landscape Photographer Shares Tips On Location in Tuscany

There has always been a heated discussion about the importance of having the best gear with you. And in this context, you might have heard that gears do not matter a lot of times. However, landscape photographer Mads Peter Iversen believes that they do matter. It’s just that there’s nothing such as the “best gear”. […]

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Using an 85mm Prime Camera Lens

Using an 85mm Prime Camera Lens

Portrait photographers love the 85mm lens. The compression that it produces is flattering, and it’s easy to isolate the subject thanks to the creamy background that the lens is able to produce. This does not necessarily mean that the lens is only good for taking portraits. Practically, the lens is very versatile and you can […]

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How to Use Photography Reflectors to Save on Lighting Costs

How to Use Photography Reflectors to Save on Lighting Costs

We all know that photography is about capturing light. We all know that the basic setup for a portrait requires three lights. Now for the ugly part: buying good quality studio portrait lights is expensive! Enter photography reflectors. If you can’t afford to get a top quality three light system, the best option is to […]

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Photographer & YouTuber Shares His Outdoor Gear Kit

Photographer & YouTuber Shares His Outdoor Gear Kit

While camera gears are something that’s essential for you to produce any sort of content, they should not be a hindrance by any means. You don’t need sophisticated equipment to produce quality content, but they do help in making your life easier. And a gear that’s best for someone may not essentially be the best […]

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Landscape Photographer Shares Tips to Save Money on Gear

Landscape Photographer Shares Tips to Save Money on Gear

It is quite common for photographers, especially new ones, to have the constant urge to buy new equipment. Some hope that new camera gear will improve their photography. Others do it just to own the latest and greatest gear. While we don’t recommend buying camera gear just for the sake of it, you can always […]

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