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Finding a roll of undeveloped film from more than 70 years ago is a rarity. So, what about 31 such rolls? That’s a goldmine. Imagine what it would have been like for the people at The Rescued Film Project when they stumbled upon these undeveloped rolls of film from WWII: Having found these rolls, taken […]
Dedicated macro lenses can cost a lot of money. Budding macro photographers usually resort to alternate methods in order to shoot close-up photos without breaking the bank: the reverse ring technique, extension tubes, close-up filters, the list goes on. In this video, Makify shows us how to use ABS pipe to convert an ordinary prime […]
Now this isn’t the sort of behind the scenes video you get to see every day. For the photographer, New York based Monte Isom, it was pretty exciting as well. When Summit Entertainment contacted Isom about shooting the key art for their upcoming film Step Up All In, he knew exactly what to expect. He […]
Simply clicking the black & white setting in Lightroom can leave otherwise great photos feeling a bit dull. It takes some know-how to get them looking their best. This set of Lightroom presets takes out the guess work and makes it easy to create beautiful black and white photos. It includes 50 one-click presets that allow […]
You don’t need a huge studio lighting setup to get professional results. Joseph W. Carey proves that all you need is a speed light to get started with flash. Watch his in-depth presentation to see how you can shoot big with a small flash: Carey considers himself to be an available light shooter, and he […]
If you’re mesmerized by space travel and the exploration of space, you’re in for a treat with this photo: On September 6, 2012, Stephen Confer captured this image of the Space Shuttle Endeavour riding piggyback on a 747, accompanied by two other jets which look like bodyguards. Sadly, this was probably the last flight the shuttle […]
After your have seen this video, you will no longer complain that you don’t have a professional studio. Miguel Quiles is a portrait and wedding photographer, and to demonstrate that you don’t need more than just a few feet of space to shoot gorgeous images, he sets up a session in a small area right […]
Sometimes it takes time to see what your images mean in the grand scheme of things. Discovering that theme can lead to powerful stories that can inspire others. Photographer Angela Strassheim‘s latest exhibit, Project Atrium, illustrates the transition from a child to adult. All that from a female point of view: Strassheim uses a 4×5 […]
A polarizing filter is probably the most useful filter you can use with your camera. It removes polarized light from the image, thus reducing reflections and glare, while at the same time increasing color saturation—especially that of a blue sky. A circular polarizing filter works by rotating an outer ring to vary the amount of […]
As it prepares for the Olympic Games of 2016, Rio de Janeiro is alive with renovation. Authorities are struggling to finish construction of the Olympic Park in time, and the city is hard at work, aiming to impress the world with its new facilities and revitalization. But one of Rio’s most recognized landmarks is not […]
