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Pinhole Photographer Inspires Syrian Refugee Children

Pinhole Photographer Inspires Syrian Refugee Children

Pinhole photographer Zeb Andrews gets to see the world a little differently with every photo he takes. What started as a hobby taking pictures with a cardboard box has turned into not only a career, but a life passion that has made a big impact on the lives of many young Syrian refugees. Watch this video to see […]

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Do You Really Need a Macro Photography Lens?

Do You Really Need a Macro Photography Lens?

Macro photography can be one of the most satisfying types of picture making. A macro lens is designed for taking close-up pictures. However, do you really need a special macro lens to take these kinds of photos? Can’t you just buy a cheap lens and still get great close-up pictures? In order to answer this […]

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What’s the Fastest Lens Possible?

What’s the Fastest Lens Possible?

We all know that photography is all about the light. But not just the shape of the light, but the amount of it as well. Most of us photographers strive for faster and faster lens, mostly in order to have cleaner images. Faster lens also means more bokeh. And I don’t know a portrait photographer […]

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A Magazine Photographer’s Secrets to Successful Portraiture

A Magazine Photographer’s Secrets to Successful Portraiture

Photographer Jeffrey Salter loves two things: his motorcycle and photography. Why? Because both activities cause him to experience wind-in-his-hair freedom. Photography, in particular, gives Salter the opportunity to relate to many different types of people and to creatively express his soul and the souls of his subjects in new and compelling ways—but for a vast majority of professional […]

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Stuck in Customs Photography Resources

Stuck in Customs Photography Resources

Renowned HDR photographer Trey Ratcliff along with his company has created many photography tutorial courses designed to help photographers excel in certain key areas. If you are looking for more help in any of these areas, now is a good time to check them out: 1. Trey Ratcliff’s Complete HDR Tutorial Trey demonstrates, step-by-step, how he sets up […]

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You Can’t Afford to Take Portraits Without These 3 Mindsets

You Can’t Afford to Take Portraits Without These 3 Mindsets

It’s no secret that traditional agriculture has long been dying out in the United States, replaced by factory farms and microwave dinners. The Great American Frontier is disappearing, and that’s why Tyler Stableford‘s photography project on farmers and ranchers in western Colorado is so important: “The Farmers” started out as a simple vision for a fine art […]

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Why One Nikon Photographer Switched to Sony

Why One Nikon Photographer Switched to Sony

It’s a rat race for the world’s top camera brands to hold the title of “best camera.” But what is sometimes considered the “best” is based on personal bias—like sentiments for a brand or general lack of knowledge about another competitor. Or, we may succumb to the cliché that bigger is better, which in the […]

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Landscape Photography eBooks and Resources

Landscape Photography eBooks and Resources

Professional landscape photographer Christopher O’Donnell has created many amazing educational eBooks on the difficult aspects of his craft and is offering drastic discounts for the holidays. If you are looking for more help in any of these areas, now is a good time to check them out: 1. The Complete Landscape Photography eBook Collection With the […]

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How to Get a Perfect Exposure in Snow

How to Get a Perfect Exposure in Snow

Ever snap the *perfect* snow scene, just to find it came out gray and dreary? As you probably know, snow can be pretty tricky to work with, especially when it comes to exposure and external lighting. With that in mind and with winter upon us, the folks at The Slanted Lens shot this video to […]

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Iconic Movie Characters Portrayed as 16th Century Lords and Ladies

Iconic Movie Characters Portrayed as 16th Century Lords and Ladies

Photographer Sacha Goldberger doesn’t always shoot portraits of beloved film characters. But when he does, he makes them look like they’re from the 16th century: In this portrait project, which is called “Super Flemish,” Goldberger had several main goals. The first was to find a unique way to portray superheroes, supervillains, and other famous film icons […]

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