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Do Cheap Photographers Take Work Away From the Rest of Us?

The post Do Cheap Photographers Take Work Away From the Rest of Us? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Anabel DFlux. Price tends to be one of the biggest points of contention with photographers. What is … Continue reading

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Should You Do Photography Work For Free?

The post Should You Do Photography Work For Free? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Carl Spring. Sharon McCutcheon There are normally two points of view that come up when you bring up this topic: Version … Continue reading

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The 5 best laptops for college students in 2018: all the best options for school work

 School isn’t cheap. Books, tuition, accommodation and even food can add up. But, you shouldn’t have to spend thousands of dollars on the best laptops for students. In fact, student laptops will be budget-minded devices that have great style and … Continue reading

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Exploring the early work of photojournalist Gordon Parks

News This self taught photographer never stopped exploring with his camera. This PBS NewsHour segment digs into the life and work of the master storyteller Gordon Parks. Popular Photography

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This movie depicts the life and work of controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe

News Matt Smith depicts the famous photographer in a forthcoming feature. Watch the official trailer for the film Mapplethorpe. Popular Photography

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Loupedeck+ is a customizable editing console designed to work with Lightroom

Gear Spending some hands on time with the new Loupedeck+ The $ 229 Loupedeck+ is meant to make editing photos faster and more tactile. Does it stand up to the test? Popular Photography

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How to Work a Location to Get More Great Photos

I wouldn’t be able to count the number of potentially great photos I’ve missed because I visited a location with only one image in mind. It’s easy to fall for the temptation to set up, get your shot, then pack … Continue reading

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What to Do When Your Camera Won’t Work and You Wanna Scream

You love your camera and care for it with due diligence. You (hopefully) clean the sensor and wipe down your lenses, being careful to keep them dry and avoiding high humidity. But what happens when no matter how careful you’ve … Continue reading

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Warning: Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI’s Full Auto-Intelligent Bounce Feature Doesn’t Work with All EOS Cameras

We were pretty impressed when we saw a demonstration of the Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI’s Auto-Intelligent bounce feature in action. The way the flash head swiveled and tilted to find the optimal bounce angle was a bit mesmerizing. Unfortunately, the feature … Continue reading

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Perspective Distortion: How Does It Work?

Intentionally creating perspective distortion with a dolly zoom is a well-known technique, but understanding how it works is a whole other can of worms. In the video below, animator Jesse Agar explains in humorous detail what’s happening with your lens … Continue reading

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Video Tutorial – How to Work a Scene to Find the best Light and Composition

In this short video tutorial, photographer Mike Brown takes you on a photo walk looking for images. Watch as he scans the scene and finds the best camera angle, waits for the right light, and frames the shot for the … Continue reading

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3 Ways to Get Honest Feedback on Your Work

Learning to evaluate your own work and getting good honest feedback is critical to improving as a photographer. Others will see things you don’t see. It will give you tips to help you improve. And it is peculiar to your … Continue reading

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