Monthly Archives: April 2018

Nikon mirrorless rumors are hotting up

We've had reports that Canon is testing its latest full-frame mirrorless camera with a select group of photographers, and rival Nikon is also widely thought to be developing its own high-end mirrorless camera. Now, according to NikonRumors, the Japanese website … Continue reading

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How to Create a Dynamic Light Painting Portrait

Do you want a bit of action and dynamism in your portrait photography? Using your strobe to light your model in a portrait, while combining this with medium to long exposure can give you amazing results! A light painting portrait … Continue reading

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Used Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens (EX+) – $168.00 Shipped (Compare at $299.00 New)

eBay (via kehoutlet – 99.8% Positive Feedback) has a Used Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens (Condition: EX+) available for $ 168.00 with free shipping. Compare at $ 299.00 new.   Update: The Canon USA Store has the Refurbished … Continue reading

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4 of the Most Common Composition Mistakes In Photography

I’ve seen photographers make lots of mistakes when it comes to composition. That’s not a criticism – we all get things wrong from time to time. But recognizing mistakes and putting them right is a key part of improving your … Continue reading

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Winners of the Food Photographer of the Year 2018 announced

The winners of the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2018 have been announced, with 25 category winners whittled down from over 8,000 images  submitted from photographers in 60 countries.  This international contest celebrates all types of food imagery, … Continue reading

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Topaz Photo Editing Software Spring Sale 2018

Topaz Labs, maker of leading professional photo editing tools, just announced their Spring 2018 sale! Today they are offering 40% off of the full Topaz Photography Collection (that’s an additional $ 200 discount). Bring your photos to life. Topaz plugs … Continue reading

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What to Do When You Forget Your Tripod (or You Don’t Have One)

This shot was taken during my DPS Night Photography class using a bridge railing to stabilize the camera. I suspect we’ve all been there. You are headed out on non-photography business, but you grab your camera on the way out the … Continue reading

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New AI from NVIDIA Reconstructs Photos with Realistic Results

  From NVIDIA: Researchers from NVIDIA, led by Guilin Liu, introduced a state-of-the-art deep learning method that can edit images or reconstruct a corrupted image, one that has holes or is missing pixels.   The method can also be used … Continue reading

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Used Really Right Stuff PG-02 LR Pano-Gimbal Head with B2-LR II Lever-Release Clamp (OB) – $599.95 Shipped (Compare at $766.00 New)

B&H has a Used Really Right Stuff PG-02 LR Pano-Gimbal Head with B2-LR II Lever-Release Clamp (Open Box) available for $ 599.95 with free shipping. Compare at $ 766.00 new.   Note: If this one gets snagged up, B&H has … Continue reading

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Unique Limited Opportunity: Join Me for “Whitetail Fawns and More”, a Shenandoah National Park Instructional Photo Tour

Meeting more of you is always high on my to-do list, I have wanted to offer photo workshops/tours/experiences for a long time (many of you have requested such) and my Shenandoah National Park commercial use just arrived. While I enjoy … Continue reading

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Review of Metabones Adapter Mark V – Canon EF to Sony E-Mount

For Canon shooters thinking about switching to Sony mirrorless cameras, the Metabones adapter is often suggested to help with the transition. Lens mount adapters are often frowned upon as they historically have had limited functionality, such as no autofocus and … Continue reading

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Peli 1510 Protector Case

There's a plethora of camera bags and backpacks out there, but what if you want to really protect your prized camera kit? And we mean really protect it? That's where Peli's 1510 Protector Case comes in. It's corrosion-proof, crush-proof, dust-proof … Continue reading

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