Monthly Archives: October 2018

How to Photograph Family and Bridal Party Portraits Quickly at Weddings

Wedding days are filled with details. While the bride and groom portraits are the most important pictures you’ll photograph during the day, family and bridal party portraits come at a close second. These tips help you photograph family and bridal … Continue reading

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Meet the Pixii: a connected digital rangefinder with a Leica mount

With no rear display or memory card, the Pixii rangefinder camera from French startup Pixii is doing things a little differently.  Instead, the Pixii is designed to be used in conjunction with your smartphone, with images transferred automatically transferred via … Continue reading

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Create a Theme to Step Up Your Travel Photography

One of the things that always drew me to travel photography is the endless variety. Every place on earth is unique. The people, the landscape, the culture, the wildlife, the architecture. Even with neighboring cities, no two places are the … Continue reading

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Two Ways to Transform Old Photography Magazines Into Coasters

Photography magazines are one thing I can’t seem to throw away. My fascination with photography has culminated in a library of magazines filled with beautifully dated galleries, equipment reviews, tutorials and advice. They accumulate on my bookshelves, and quickly migrate to desktops, … Continue reading

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Tutorial: Back Button Focus to Speed Up Your Photography

While the default way to lock focus is by pressing the shutter release button half-way, the back button focusing method decouples the focus function from the shutter release button. Many photographers have divided opinions on this matter but the conclusions … Continue reading

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Why We Have Such a Love-Hate Relationship with Mirrorless Cameras

It’s odd how some ideas seem to cascade once our minds start churning. I recently wrote about the weird fascination we have with constantly chasing the latest cameras and gear, where I investigated the uncanny rise of full-frame mirrorless cameras. … Continue reading

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5 Reasons to Consider Concert Photography with a Wide Open Aperture (and the Secret to Perfecting it)

Concert photography is arguably one of the most adrenaline-filled niches you can engage in as an image maker. Musicians, magazines, fans, and record labels alike turn to skilled concert photographers to tell a story for the momentous performance. For most … Continue reading

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How to Customize and Use the Photoshop Gradient Tool

Despite its straightforward name, the gradient tool is incredibly flexible. You can customize practically every settings, and use it in many different ways. In this article I’ll show you how to use it to its full potential. The Gradient tool shares … Continue reading

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Canon will reportedly launch two new EOS R mirrorless cameras in 2019

Following the launch of Canon's first full-frame mirrorless camera, the EOS R, in September, we expect Canon's range of full-frame mirrorless cameras to grow fairly quickly in the next year. CanonRumors.com is reporting that it's been told we're likely to … Continue reading

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Tips for Using Contrast in Photography

Good photography depends far more on skill than it does gear. Good cameras don’t guarantee great photographs, and several professional photographers have been known to shoot with disposable cameras. The secret to great photography is rooted in having a solid … Continue reading

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How to Take Better Photos of Festivals and Celebrations

? Mitchell K is not only a brilliant photographer, but also creates the most engaging videos of his travels. This one is no exception, and whilst a little longer than the videos we normally share, it’s an engaging, informative and … Continue reading

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Can the Google Pixel 3 XL outperform a compact camera… or even a DSLR?

We reckon Google's new Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have the best cameras going on a smartphone right now – and that's some serious bragging rights in phones world.  But don't take our word for it – the phones … Continue reading

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