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Using the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 to photograph fall

Ah, fall. The colors, the smells of campfires and s’mores and the cooler weather. It’s one of my favorite times of the year.  When creating images that show and tell the stories of fall, my go-to lens is the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD. To be honest, this is

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Light painting an REO F-22 truck with two handheld lights

Light Painting: Creating magic with two handheld lights

Why would you use two handheld lights to light paint? We’ll discuss why this can enhance your light painting images even more. What is light painting? Light painting is a term that is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night photograph. Really, though, light painting

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How to fix blurry photos in-camera

If you’re just starting out in photography, you might end up with more blurry photos than you’d like. Or even photos that are not as sharp as was expected or wanted. In fact, it’s probably the number one most common issue beginners run into. Here’s some simple tips on how

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Win a Tamron 17-50mm f/4 E-mount zoom lens!

Heads up, Tamron users! Six Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Sony E-mount lenses are up for grabs. Enter by 11:59PM (ET) on October 29th. Eligibility The giveaway is open to residents of the USA, Canada and Mexico only.  Entry period The giveaway is ongoing and will end on Sunday, October 29, 2023

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Lume Cube Mini Tubes

Who needs gels for Halloween?

With Halloween coming up fast, you might be on the lookout for some cool, creepy Halloween effects and what’s better than using gels? Well, if you have the Lume Cube Tube Light Mini, it’s the perfect tool for the job. Get your Halloween fix with Lume Cube Tube Lights Grab

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5 documentaries you must watch for photography inspiration

Today, it’s easy for us to get ideas and photography inspiration for personal projects and client work. However, with all the stuff you can find online, it can be overwhelming to sift through all the resources out there. To help narrow down your options, why not try watching documentaries featuring

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The Art of Landscape Photography featuring Vanelli and Gina Yeo

In “The Art of Landscape Photography,” host Vanelli, Skylum’s Director of Education, introduces viewers to Gina Yeo. Gina is a passionate Canadian landscape photographer who loves teaching and capturing nature’s beauty. Gina shares her systematic approach to landscape photography. She highlights the crucial importance of preparation, including equipment readiness and

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How to create Shape Layer Wave in After Effects

Here’s a quick way to make a wave shape in After Effects by essentially just drawing a straight line. First, create a shape layer with just a stroke by drawing a line across the screen. In the composition, find the shape layer, twirl down and select the Add button. Choose

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