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Photographing all the cute critters this spring
Julie Powell
Getting among cute critters this Spring, it’s not just about photographing them, but enjoying the experience and reacting with them on their level. During an
Deal alert: Keep your gear safe and save up to $120 on dry cabinets!
Joy Celine Asto
Whether you’re a vintage camera collector, a professional photographer, or an enthusiast, a dry cabinet is a must have for keeping your gear protected. This
Simple backup workflow tips for your photos
Joy Celine Asto
Are you still new to photography? Even so, it only takes a few months of shooting with dedication to amass a large collection of photos.
SlickPic Photography Challenge: Panorama
Photofocus Team
Ready for another fun photography challenge to shake up your skills and creative juices? Now on the 16th week of their 52-week Photo Challenge, the
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Using DxO Nik Collection Silver Efex
Julie Powell
DxO Photolab 7 icons: What do they all mean?
Julie Powell
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Why wide-angle lenses work great for historic sites
Julie Powell
When capturing the majesty of historic landmarks, many photographers instinctively reach for telephoto lenses. After all, zooming in isolates details, right? But for truly capturing the essence of a historic location, a wide-angle lens is often the secret weapon. Here’s
Experiment with your long lens
Bob Coates
We all know that a long lens is useful for photographing wildlife and things that are far away. I took my new 150-600mm lens, (check my review) which has a field of view equivalent to a 300-1200mm full frame lens,
Five tips to be more creative in your photography
Nate Torres
If you are like me, then one of your favorite things about photography is the ability to be creative. There is no better feeling than having a creative concept in your head, planning the execution behind the photoshoot, then seeing
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Graflex KE-4: A cautionary vintage camera tale
Joy Celine Asto
Among the most interesting things about film photography is the idea that the vintage camera you’ll be using likely has an interesting history behind it. Or, at worst, it’s a cautionary tale waiting to happen. Or both. Today’s case in
10 photography challenges to spark your creativity and take stunning shots
Julie Powell
Feeling a creative rut with your photography? We’ve all been there. Sometimes, the best way to reignite your passion is to step outside your comfort zone and try something new. Here are 10 fun photography challenges and prompts to get
MPB: Your quick guide to buying, selling or trading used gear
Photofocus Team
Do you have some used photography gear lying around? Need a camera or lens for your next projects but also on a tight budget? For both situations, buying, selling or trading used gear are worth a try. Understandably, most photographers
Stepping into the light: Mastering dramatic portraits with backlighting
Julie Powell
Forget the flat, studio flash. You know the classic Clamshell or Rembrandt lighting. Backlighting, where the light source comes from behind your subject, injects a captivating drama and dimension into creative portrait photography. It’s a technique used by countless photographers
One way to tame noise in your Milky Way night photos
Bob Coates
Huntin’ Season is on for the Galactic Core of the Milky Way. That means it’s time to capture foregrounds in dark sky situations for your blends. I’ve got a pretty slick way to help make noise a non-factor in your
What essential macro tips do you wish you’ve known sooner?
Joy Celine Asto
As with many photography genres, macro photography may seem complicated or intimidating for any beginner. Fortunately, there are now many resources and opportunities for everyone to learn from other photographers’ experiences and practice. Case in point is UK-based photographer Andrew
Meet Wilbur, the traveling wombat
Julie Powell
This is Wilbur our traveling wombat. It’s all a bit of silliness, but it makes life fun and keeps people engaged while we travel on our adventures. The tags of #whereswilburnow and #wilbur get some great comments and we have
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