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Hands-on with the Vanguard VEO Active 46 Backpack

Like most photographers, I’m always on the hunt for the perfect camera bag. When I came across the Vanguard VEO Active 46 backpack (Amazon / B&H), I immediately saw a lot of potential. It’s a good-looking bag, big enough but not massive, with several unique and useful features. Now that

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Scott Kelby’s worldwide photo walk 2023: Walk With A Cause!

For over a decade, Scott Kelby has been a guiding light for photographers of all skill levels, offering them a unique opportunity to enhance their craft through his worldwide photo walk initiative. What makes this endeavor truly remarkable is the remarkable community of photographers it has fostered and Scott’s unwavering

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Minimalist photography awards 2023

Minimalist Photography Awards 2023 winners announced

The Minimalist Photography Awards is a competition dedicated to celebrating the art of minimalist photography. It aims to recognize and honor exceptional artists working within this genre on a global scale. Organized by the BnW Minimalism Magazine, the awards stand as a testament to the magazine’s commitment to promoting and

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Contact info technology: Dot Cards

I have to say, the online world is moving pretty quickly. I just signed up for a way to share my contact info with you in one fell swoop using a Dot or a QR code. Dot.cards I know there are a few services such as this for sharing contact

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Gels with Lume Cube Mini Tube

Color gels without the hassles

Are you looking for a quick easy way to use color gels in your lighting without all the hassle? Selecting the correct color, and fitting it to your light. Testing and making sure it is the color you want. There has to be an easier way. Here comes Lume Cube

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How to capture starbursts and sun flares

A sun flare or starburst is an artistic photographic technique that can be achieved without any special post-processing or editing tricks. By controlling how light enters the camera, we can make some really compelling images. Here’s how. The key to capturing starbursts To capture starbursts, we need to stop down to the minimum aperture of

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Say thank you to your photography clients

Sound Bites Grill in Sedona is great long-term client. I have been creating their advertising and marketing images since before they opened their doors about seven years ago. When you have a customer such as this it’s always good to provide a little extra. Say thank you Some businesses send

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