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Why Photographers at Every Level Call KelbyOne Home

This week you have the chance to see KelbyOne in a way that has never been offered before. On Thursday at 2:00 PM EDT, Scott Kelby will host a live demo of what it is like to be a KelbyOne member, along with a behind-the-scenes tour of the KelbyOne Studios.

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Reaching out to other creatives

As photographers and creatives, we tend to work mostly on our own. It’s just the way many of us are wired. This isn’t a bad thing, it’s just that sometimes we get caught up in our own little world. So what do you do when the creativity has stalled? It

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Stepping into the light: Mastering dramatic portraits with backlighting

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 to create striking and unforgettable images, outside of the studio.

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Five easy things to do for World Photography Day

In case you missed the memo, today is World Photography Day! But if you don’t have anything planned yet, don’t fret — you don’t have to do anything grand to celebrate the occasion. Here’s a quick rundown of some easy things you can do today to keep those creative juices

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Planning a holiday

Planning your your next holiday photos ahead of time

Are you planning your next holiday? Why not make the most of your time by preplanning some holiday photos? It helps, especially if you have limited time due to spending time with family and such. Research your location If you know your intended itinerary ahead of time, it’s a great

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Buying the cheapest Leica you can find online

From the title alone, most of you probably have an idea how this story goes. But for those who have just discovered Leica and the premium status (cough price tag cough) that it comes with, it could be interesting to see if there are any Leicas that won’t break the bank. Today’s

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How to nail group photos with a 50mm lens

When we speak of versatile focal lengths, 50mm lenses are among the top choices. A favorite of many portrait and street photographers, the focal length is flattering for capturing both scenes and people. Still, since we’re talking about versatility, it’s fair to wonder if it’s a good choice for group

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Image stacking for astrophotography using Deep Sky Stacker

Image stacking is one of the techniques that astrophotographers often use to get better results. But if you’re new to the craft and not sure where to start, we found just the astrophotography tutorial that should help. In the video above, Trevor Jones of AstroBackyard demonstrates how to use Deep Sky Stacker (DSS) to harness the

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Clamshell Lighting

Captivating portraits: The enchanting beauty of clamshell lighting

Lighting is undoubtedly one of the most critical elements that can make or break a photograph, especially with portraits. Among the various lighting techniques that photographers employ to create stunning portraits, one technique that has consistently stood out for its elegance and versatility is clamshell lighting. Known for its flattering

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Hummingbirds in migration

My wife, Holly, has a special relationship with hummingbirds. She maintains the feeders year round for our residents and exponentially increases as the critters pass on their migrations. More on that below. Feeding in St. Thomas, USVI Holly took care of the hummingbirds at our home in St Thomas, USVI.

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