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How I got the Photo: The Last Train

How I got the photo: The Last Train

Sometimes, the stars align. A moody location, a strong concept, and a creative challenge that pushes you just far enough out of your comfort zone to make something truly memorable. That’s exactly what happened with this image—The Last Train—a portrait I took as part of a High ISO challenge. I

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Before you go: Photo road trip accessory checklist

Before you head off in the car for a great summer road trip, be sure you have the right cables, chargers and photography accessories to make your trip more memorable. Watch the video above for a complete checklist of tips! Charge up Don’t be the person who arrives at the

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Godox V480 Flash

Godox announces the new V480 camera flash

Meet the Godox V480: a sleek GN 50 on-camera flash that brings studio-quality light wherever you shoot. Powered by a high-capacity Li-ion battery delivering up to 650 full-power flashes with a rapid 1.7 s recycle, it offers both a responsive touchscreen and tactile buttons for intuitive control. With High-speed sync up to

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Reasons to use a 28mm focal length for street photography

As with any genre, among the main technical considerations to street photography is what focal length to use. Ultimately, however, “best” is subjective. Each focal length has a distinct look, and comes with its own pros and cons for capturing street scenes. Today, let’s take a look at what it’s

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Learn how to add MULTIPLE different presets in Nik Color Efex

Struggling to make your photos stand out with just one preset? In this tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to stack multiple presets in Nik Color Efex to create your own unique editing style. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your confidence in post-processing, this step-by-step guide

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Photographing the mood and unease of liminal spaces

Looking for something different to capture for your next photography project? Try capturing the unsettling and atmospheric aesthetic of liminal spaces. On their own and in the normal context, empty places don’t always make interesting images. But when they’re captured in an eerie or surreal aesthetic, the shift in mood brings

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How to set up lights for film noir photoshoot

Learn how to set up studio lights for film noir portraits. In this video, I will run you through how I set up a simple three-light setup using constant LED lights and modifiers for a film noir portrait session in my studio. This is a fabulous setup for beginner and

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Infrared photography in the summertime

Here in Arizona, the summertime light becomes harsh in short order. One of the things I do to increase my shooting time is to switch to the infrared camera. High sun and infrared capture lead to some interesting high-contrast images. I had a Lumix G6 converted to an infrared sensor

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Don’t be afraid to use slower shutter speeds

When you hear slow shutter speeds, the first thing that most likely comes to mind are horribly blurry and out of focus photos. Most of the time, we are trained to avoid slow shutter, but for Hunter Scott, it can be an incredibly useful creative tool for those who know how to use

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Huion Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K installation and setup

In this video, I walk you through the full installation and setup of the Huion Kamvas Pro 16 2.5K (GT1602), ideal for beginner and hobbyist photographers looking to improve their editing workflow and build confidence using a display tablet for photo retouching or digital art in programs like Photoshop. I

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How to find your street photography style

One of your goals as a photographer should be to develop your own way of seeing and interpreting the world through the lens, whatever the genre. This visual signature will allow you to take photos that viewers will eventually identify as distinctly yours. Today, let’s take a look at some

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