Monthly Archives: May 2018

Panasonic firmware updates bring a host of improvements to G9, GH5 and GH5S

If you've got a Panasonic Lumix G9, GH5 or GH5S then you're in luck, as Panasonic has announced new firmware updates to enhance the performance of all three cameras. You'll have to wait until May 30 to download the updates, … Continue reading

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Introduction to Reflections in Landscape Photography: 4 Easy Steps

When photographing reflections, you’re looking to capture the reflection of specific elements or to capture the ambiance of the scene by including reflections of color. Reflections: What are you looking for? Common elements to reflect in the scene are trees, … Continue reading

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StreetWalker Series Named Digital Imaging Reporter’s 2018 Retailer’s Choice Award

From Think Tank Photo:   05/23/2018 – Digital Imaging Reporter recently asked 85 retail photography dealers to indicate their favorite products in 12 different categories based on product quality, support and ease of selling. According to the magazine’s editors, “For … Continue reading

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Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI

It doesn’t take long to realise that bouncing the output of a flashgun off a ceiling or wall can effectively increase the size of the light source, therefore creating a softer, more natural looking lighting technique. However, beginners in particular … Continue reading

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Sony wants to be the number one camera brand by 2021

Sony has laid out an ambitious three-year plan that's designed to see the company become "the top brand in the overall camera market" by 2021. The plan, which was picked up by SonyRumors from the company's mid-term strategy paper, is … Continue reading

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My Top 5 Photography Documentaries on YouTube

Surrounding yourself with inspiration is one of the best ways to jump-start your creativity. By viewing the works of others, we connect with our own photographic practice. One of my favorite things to do in a creative lull is to … Continue reading

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Why You Should Find Your Own Photography Style and Not Conform to Social Media Trends

Everyone is a photographer. We all love to use our phones, tablets, or cameras to take photos. What’s more, we all share them and publish them for the world to see. This phenomenon has changed photography and photographers. Not so … Continue reading

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Sigma Updates Mount Converter MC-11 EF-E Firmware

From Sigma:   Thank you for purchasing and using our products.   We would like to announce that a firmware update for the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 EF-E is now available. This firmware update makes the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 … Continue reading

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Best DSLR camera 2018: 10 models to suit all budgets

For decades, the DSLR (digital SLR) has been the top choice for anyone who wants to take their photography to the next level. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, a DSLR offers three key ingredients: manual controls, excellent picture … Continue reading

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Fixing Your Photos with the Lightroom Spot Removal Tool

Lightroom’s suite of editing tools is not as comprehensive as its big brother Photoshop But the program does offer a host of options for fixing photos that cover most of the corrections you are likely to need on a daily … Continue reading

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Interesting Photo of the Day: Van Living View

I think it’s safe to say the majority of people don’t grow up dreaming of what it would be like to live in a van. In fact, many parents use that scenario more as a deterrent than a motivator. However, … Continue reading

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Light Painting How To

LAPP, or light art performance photography, is a style in which you literally paint your pictures with light. If you own a DSLR camera or even a Lomo camera, this could easily be your new favorite hobby! The crazy part … Continue reading

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