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31 Steps to the Perfect Canon EOS M50 Setup

I have a Canon EOS M50 in my hands and just completed preparing the camera for use. Following are the 31 steps I took to make an out-of-the-box M50 ready to use.   Open the box, find the battery, place … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Help You Capture the Perfect Landscape Photo

Landscape photography is one of the most popular genres of photography and it’s easy to understand why. After all, every single person at some point in their life has probably looked at a landscape photograph of an epic scene with … Continue reading

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28 Steps to the Perfect Sony a7R III Setup

The highly-anticipated Sony a7R III is here and I am sharing the 28 steps I took to make it ready for use.   Charge battery Install neck strap Download and install Capture One (for Sony) and/or Sony Imaging Edge (unless … Continue reading

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Perfect your photos wherever you are with Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan

 These days we’re blessed with the ability to capture the moment wherever we are – whether that’s from the phone in your pocket or the DSLR slung around your neck. And with multiple gigabytes of digital storage available, we capture … Continue reading

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3 Powerful Tips for the Perfect Vignette in Lightroom

The vignette is one of the most powerful ways to boost your photos. It reduces your photo’s brightness at corners and sides compared to the image center. It’s mainly used to highlight elements in the center even more. Besides, you … Continue reading

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Interesting Photo the Day: Amazing Perspective & Perfect Timing

Sometimes perspective can make all the difference, especially when photographing well-known structures like the Eiffel Tower, or in this case, the Arc de Triomphe. There’s no shortage of typical, straight-on shots of world landmarks, but this photo combines several elements—including a … Continue reading

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Perfect for portraits, Sony announces two fast prime lenses

Hot on the heels of Tamron announcing two new lenses, Sony has lifted the lid on two brand new optics of its own. First up is the FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS, a full-frame prime lens that's designed to … Continue reading

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26 Steps to the Perfect Canon EOS M5 Setup

I have a Canon EOS M5 in my hands and it is time to set up the camera for use. Following are the 27 steps I took to make an out-of-the-box Canon EOS M5 ready to use (please note that … Continue reading

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How to Capture the Perfect Action Shot in Sports Photography

Sports photography is a fun challenge for any photographer. There is plenty of intensity and emotion to be found at any competitive event. These elements combine to create the potential for some truly memorable images. At the same time, the … Continue reading

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6 Tips for Planning the Perfect Landscape Photo Shoot

How many times have you shown your pictures to someone and said, ”You should have seen that sunset in person to understand how magic it was!” We can make many excuses as to why the photo doesn’t look the same, … Continue reading

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38 Steps to the Perfect Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera Setup

Ready for your out of the box experience? Like so many of you, I highly anticipate the arrival of the 5D Mark IV and as has long been my practice, I will create a (finalized) list of setup steps for … Continue reading

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Flowers: The Perfect Photography Subject

Spring is here, and there is no end to the number of beautiful flowers out there ready to be photographed. And what’s more wonderful is that they will keep blooming all summer and well into the fall. If you’re fortunate … Continue reading

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