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Five travel photography tips from a Nat Geo photographer

Are you dreaming of seeing your work on the pages of travel magazines? Or do you simply want to get better at travel photography? Whichever the case, it pays to learn from seasoned photographers themselves. For today’s inspiration, how about getting some valuable tips straight from a National Geographic photographer?

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Review: Boyalink 3 Wireless Microphones and Transmitter

When asked if I wanted to review this wireless microphone set, I was, “You bet!” Mostly because I like my sound gear to be unobtrusive. It was hard for me to believe that microphone and receiver could be this small and still have solid quality sound. I’m working with a

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How I got the photo: Green apples in macro

You don’t necessarily need a macro lens to capture great macro images. Take these photos of a green apple. I used my Tamron 70 – 30mm lens, but as I cannot really get close enough for true macro, I used my Vella extension tubes. Light was supplied by my Godox

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Photoshop mobile is available for Android in the Google Play Store

All-new Photoshop Mobile app for Android now available

Starting today, the Photoshop on Android app (beta) is available for most popular Android smartphones, free on the Google Play Store.  Photoshop mobile Photoshop mobile is designed to be intuitive and accessible for creators who prefer to work on their phones. The all-new Android app includes Photoshop’s iconic image editing

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artist portrait by bob coates photography

Anatomy of a quick studio portrait

Compared to many, my studio space is relatively small at 15 feet x 15 feet. When working in this small of a space, full size umbrella lighting can be cumbersome. I’ve found that using the room walls themselves to bounce light works well with proper post processing. I explain below

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First look at DXO Pure Raw 5: Is it worth it? 

In this video, I dive into DxO PureRaw 5 for the first time to see how it handles noise reduction and detail recovery on both sample and personal RAW images. Aimed at photographers who want cleaner, sharper results straight out of the camera without heavy manual editing, this walkthrough explores

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Reminder: Perfection in photography is subjective

Many of us could use this reminder to not get caught up in the pursuit of perfection in photography. Of course, this is easier said than done in the world of social media engagement, influencers, and online presence. However, Alex Kilbee of The Photographic Eye gives us a handful of

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How to use layers to create complex street photography

At some point in your street photography practice, you’ll want to start experimenting with different techniques to level up your images. Layering is one such technique which is effective in adding complexity to street photography. In case you’re wondering how you can use it for your work, today’s tips will

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The Neewer PS0995 V-mount battery

Power to spare: Neewer PS0995 V-Mount Battery

The Neewer PS0995 V–mount battery charges cameras, computers, phones and powers LED lights, too! With more power-using devices than ever working in our everyday lives, the need for portable storage is on the rise. What was once for pros only is now coming into the mainstream. V-mount batteries V-mount batteries

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How to find your photography style

Once you’ve started going deeper into photography, you might find yourself asking questions about the work you’re making. How do you make them stand out? How do you make them inspire you? How do you make them truly yours? The quick answer lies in finding your own photography style. Don’t

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Polar Pro Shortstache Everyday Filter

PolarPro “Everyday” Filter: Pretty, but is it practical?

As a photographer who spends a lot of time working with natural light — whether I’m shooting outdoor portraits, still life in windows, or content on the move — I’m always curious about new tools that claim to help tame harsh sunlight or cut through reflections. So when PolarPro reached

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