Monthly Archives: February 2018

Long Exposure Photography 101 – How to Create the Shot

It’s easy to get caught up in the fast nature of photography, technology, instant results, presets, etc. But what happens when you slow your photography right down? This tutorial will introduce you to the 101s of daytime long exposure photography … Continue reading

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Sony Alpha A7 III

The Alpha A7 III sits on the bottom rung of Sony's full-frame mirrorless camera range, and is designed to appeal to both keen enthusiast photographers and professionals.  In the past the A7 series of cameras have always felt like poor … Continue reading

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Kenko Tokina Announces opera 50mm f/1.4 FF Lens

FEBRUARY 28, 2018 – Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd. is proud to announce the new Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF , a premium Full Frame lens for high-end DSLR cameras.   Overview   About opera series   With the debut of … Continue reading

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Sunset Motion Timelapse Photography Tutorial

Shooting a sunset motion timelapse is more difficult than it may sound. There are a number of aspects that go into making one that is really awesome. And just as in everything else, with a lot of parameters involved, it’s … Continue reading

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Interesting Photo of the Day: Cho Gyeong-Chui Observatory with Star Trails

Star trail photography requires meticulous planning and staying awake for hours while everyone else is asleep, but the results can be stunning, as seen in this image shared by ill_infatuation: Cho Gyeong-Chui Observatory With Star Trails, Gangwon Province, South Korea … Continue reading

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10 Ways To Boost Your Photography (Even If You’re a Beginner)

Are you just starting out in photography? If you are, then here’s a helpful list of pointers pertaining to digital photography basics. These pointers will give your images a massive kick start in terms of quality, and it doesn’t matter … Continue reading

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5 Creative Ways to Photograph Water and Ice

Out of ideas for what to shoot next? These five stunning photo ideas from COOPH will help get over your boredom and capture some breathtaking photos of water and ice: 1. Frame with Ice Place fruits, vegetables, or any other … Continue reading

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Interesting Photo of the Day: Phases of the Super Blue Blood Moon

Just over the basalt peaks of Mount Arrowsmith, a truly incredible sight to behold loomed in the sky on a crisp winter night. For just a few moments, the clouds parted to reveal an incredibly rare super blue blood moon … Continue reading

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Winter Photography Tips

Drifts of snow and freezing wonderlands are coaxing out photographers to record the beautiful countryside in all its winter glory, but as many of you will find it’s not without its problems. Photo by Christopher; ISO 200, f/22.6, 1/83-second exposure. … Continue reading

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Announcing the Three Tamron Contest Winners

The Winners of the Tamron 100-400mm Di VC USD Ultra-Telephoto Zoom, Tamron SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD, and Tamron SP 70-300mm Di VC USD lenses are… A HUGE thank you to everyone who entered the recent contest from our … Continue reading

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How to Make a Dramatic Portrait with Light Painting Using Items Found in Your Home

In this article, I’ll show you how to do a fun project you can do with friends and a little light painting. You can do this, using things you likely already have in the house. It’s always fun to experiment … Continue reading

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The Cactus RQ250 is a new high output portable flash

Location lighting typically requires a bag full of stands and supports, reflective umbrellas, soft boxes and much more. This is before you consider cumbersome battery packs and flash heads that require Arnie-esque arms to lug around. Cactus thinks there's an … Continue reading

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