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Tutorial: Using a Remote to Keep the Crying at Bay

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While it’s obvious to think of using a remote trigger when photographing long exposures, that’s not the only time they come in handy. Every once in a while, I’m asked to photograph family sessions for neighbors and friends. After dealing with crying and whiny kids, I realized that a remote would be the perfect solution!…

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Photography Marketing: Is an Art Fair for You?

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Art fairs are a terrific way for potential customers to view your work up close and personal. However, before jumping into this type of self-marketing scenario, there are a number of variables you should consider before committing to an art fair. Are you getting your work out there? We all have thousands of images these…

Business

DSLR Video Weekly: Using Picture Styles or Controls

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This is article #15 in the DSLR Video Weekly series.  If you’d like the whole thing in one shot, check out the book Creating DSLR Video: From Snapshots to Great Shots. Using Picture Styles or Controls Many DSLR cameras offer controls that influence how the camera processes the image.  These controls let you perform tasks like boosting…

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Lightroom FAQ: Update Folder Location

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This is useful function to know about if you are wanting to move a folder (or even your entire photo Library) from one drive to another drive. For example, say you are running out of space on one drive and want to move photos to a new drive to free up space on the original drive.…

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Moving into 360-Degree Cameras

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Camera technology is constantly changing and it’s about to the point where we’re wondering. . . What do we want next? We have ultra-high megapixel digital cameras like the Canon 5Ds R and the Pentax 645z medium format camera, amazing low light cameras like the Sony A7s Mark II, great action sports and underwater cameras…

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Gear Review: EditorsKeys Lightroom Shortcuts Keyboard

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Lightroom has a million and a half functions, and most of them have keyboard shortcuts. I know it sounds silly to say moving your mouse or pen around the screen to click on things is slow, but keyboard shortcuts make your workflow much faster. I’ve been using Lightroom for eight years, and I continue to learn new…

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Photo

Mirrorless Camera Maniac: Does Form Follow Function?

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When it comes to Mirrorless cameras, you've got two basic styles to choose from. The traditional SLR-shaped camera with a viewfinder in the center of the body, and the rangefinder … [Read More...] about Mirrorless Camera Maniac: Does Form Follow Function?

The View Camera Aesthetic in the Digital Realm part 2

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(Editor's note: Steve Inglima continues his thorough explanation of the view camera. The first post in this series introduces the view camera. This installment shows how tilting … [Read More...] about The View Camera Aesthetic in the Digital Realm part 2

Portrait Tips: Muscle Memory

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When you're making pictures with people, you need to have practiced your camera well enough that you can change the ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed (or Exposure Compensation) … [Read More...] about Portrait Tips: Muscle Memory

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Tutorials

Custom White Balance

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Light has color. The low angle of the sun at sunset creates warm tones. A cloudy day, with the lack of sun, creates cool tones. The color of light is also affected by objects … [Read More...] about Custom White Balance

Pet Photography Tips

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Editor's Note: This is a guest post from Adam Price from ACD Systems. They are the makers of ACDSee Ultimate 10 for Windows. Getting great shots of pets just requires thinking a … [Read More...] about Pet Photography Tips

How I Got the Shot: Great Reflections with Platypod Ultra

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Editor's Note: Vanelli has used a preproduction model of the Platypod Ultra that we were sent for test shooting.  The units are on Kickstarter now, but only until Sunday, July 25, … [Read More...] about How I Got the Shot: Great Reflections with Platypod Ultra

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Reviews

Review: Legion 65 Messenger Bag by Ruggard

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Why this Bag?  I’m the kind of guy that likes to tailor my bag to my current shoot.  I was looking for something a little larger than my go-to shoulder bag for tight quarters but … [Read More...] about Review: Legion 65 Messenger Bag by Ruggard

Gear Review: Vello FreeWave Plus Wireless Remote Shutter Release

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For whatever reason, I've never chosen to invest into a remote trigger system. Whenever I did long exposures, I would just do a shutter delay on my camera, and it'd usually work … [Read More...] about Gear Review: Vello FreeWave Plus Wireless Remote Shutter Release

Gear Review: Formatt Hitech Firecrest Patrick Di Fruscia Essentials Kit

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The folks at B&H recently sent me a great filter kit to put through its paces.  The Formatt Hitech Firecrest Patrick Di Fruscia 100mm Signature Edition Pro Essentials Kit was a … [Read More...] about Gear Review: Formatt Hitech Firecrest Patrick Di Fruscia Essentials Kit

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Software

Lightroom FAQ: Update Folder Location

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This is useful function to know about if you are wanting to move a folder (or even your entire photo Library) from one drive to another drive. For example, say you are running out … [Read More...] about Lightroom FAQ: Update Folder Location

Macphun Ships Luminar Neptune — an Important Free Update with New Features (now on Mac & PC)

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Macphun, who’s been known as a Mac-only developer up to know dropped a surprise this morning.  They’re immediately shipping a free update to their Luminar customers (called … [Read More...] about Macphun Ships Luminar Neptune — an Important Free Update with New Features (now on Mac & PC)

Selective Coloring Tutorial with ACDSee Ultimate 10

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Editor's Note: For Window's users looking for an all-in-one digital asset manager, RAW photo editor with layers, ACDSee Ultimate 10 offers a solution.  We invite you to check out a … [Read More...] about Selective Coloring Tutorial with ACDSee Ultimate 10

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Business

Photography Marketing: Knock Doors For New Clients

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Bryan Esler has been doing a great job with this column, and I'm honored he's letting me have a go it this week. Scott Bourne has been teaching us for years to "Own Your Own Zip … [Read More...] about Photography Marketing: Knock Doors For New Clients

Photography Marketing: Regularly Prompting Your Clients

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Once we have acquired a few regular clients, it's common to "expect" them to reach out to us when they need photography services. But by relying on the client to contact us, … [Read More...] about Photography Marketing: Regularly Prompting Your Clients

How to Book More of the Work You LOVE | Photography Business Tips

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This is a guest post from Chelsea Nicole, a wedding photographer from Las Vegas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMx3usEboMQ Here are five tried-and-true tips I've used in my … [Read More...] about How to Book More of the Work You LOVE | Photography Business Tips

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History Of Photography

History of Photography: Lillian Bassman, Fashion & Commercial Photographer

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I'm filling in for Lisa Robinson's History of Photography column this week. I'm jumping forward in time to highlight groundbreaking work in fashion photography by Lillian … [Read More...] about History of Photography: Lillian Bassman, Fashion & Commercial Photographer

The Carte-de-Visite

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In 1854, a photographer by the name of André Disdéri patented a new take on the collodion process called the Carte-de-Visite (or Carte, for short). Though they could be a singular … [Read More...] about The Carte-de-Visite

Rise of The Wet Plate Process

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After Talbot introduced the calotype (see my previous article here), the world was in search of something photographic in between the calotype's unique paper characteristics and … [Read More...] about Rise of The Wet Plate Process

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Video

DSLR Video Weekly: Recording Audio in Camera

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This is article #14 in the DSLR Video Weekly series.  If you'd like the whole thing in one shot, check out the book Creating DSLR Video: From Snapshots to Great Shots. Adjusting … [Read More...] about DSLR Video Weekly: Recording Audio in Camera

DSLR Video Weekly: Choosing the Right Shooting Mode for Video

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This is article #13 in the DSLR Video Weekly series.  If you'd like the whole thing in one shot, check out the book Creating DSLR Video: From Snapshots to Great Shots. Choosing a … [Read More...] about DSLR Video Weekly: Choosing the Right Shooting Mode for Video

DSLR Video Weekly: Why Does Video Look Different than a Photo

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This is article #11 in the DSLR Video Weekly series.  If you'd like the whole thing in one shot, check out the book Creating DSLR Video: From Snapshots to Great Shots. Why Does … [Read More...] about DSLR Video Weekly: Why Does Video Look Different than a Photo

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