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Forced perspective landscape photography

Sometimes, a single lens can not express your vision for a landscape scene. As my eyes see this scene, all looks amazing. When I make a capture with a wide angle lens, I get the image but what my eye sees as wonderful the camera renders less impressive. Here’s a

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Beginner basics: What is aperture in photography?

When it comes to photography, there are several technical terms and concepts that can seem overwhelming for beginners. One such term is “aperture.” Understanding aperture is crucial for achieving the desired depth of field and controlling the amount of light that enters your camera. In this article, we answer what

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Fujifilm X half first impressions: Yay or nay?

It hasn’t been long since the Fujifilm X half was announced, but as expected, there are now lots of “first look” videos everywhere. So if you’re curious about what those lucky enough to get review units are saying, let’s start going through those videos today with some first impressions from

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How to achieve a “soft glow” without filters

Giving your photos a “soft look” or “soft glow” is easy with the help of filters. However, you can still get this popular, dreamy look in-camera and with a bit of editing on post. Sounds like something you want to try? Street and travel photographer Roman Fox shares how he

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Fujifilm introduces X half premium digital half-frame camera

FUJIFILM recently announced the launch of its FUJIFILM X halfTM premium compact digital camera (X half). Inspired by half-frame film cameras which were best known for their pocketable design, the compact size and light weight frame (8.5 ounces/240g)1 of X half blends its modern functions with its half frame DNA to bring

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How to photograph everyday subjects in unique ways

Do photography long enough and there will come a time when you start feeling like you’ve run out of subjects. Suddenly, every photo you take looks dull and boring. When nothing seems interesting enough to photograph, it’s time to learn how to capture even everyday subjects in unique ways. As

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Love the trinity lenses? Try these great alternatives instead!

If you’re a Canon photographer, you most likely have already heard of the so-called “holy trinity” of lenses. These are the 15-35mm (a wide angle zoom), 24-70mm (a standard zoom) and 70-200mm (a telephoto zoom). The focal lengths vary a bit with other manufacturers. This group is called as such

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Building a photography portfolio to get work

If you want a job, you need a portfolio. Sure a good-looking résumé with excellent credentials and references will seal the deal, but employers and clients want proof. How do I know? Well, I’ve been on both sides of the table. I have interviewed for plenty of jobs over the

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Is it time for you to switch to medium format film?

Been shooting 35mm film for quite some time now? You must be wondering if it’s about time for you to step up to medium format film. It’s definitely something that all film photographers in this day and age want to try and experience. But is this progression really for you? Hopefully, Canadian

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Igniting imagination with overlays in photo editing

In the world of photo editing, the power of imagination fuels innovation. One such transformative technique is the use of overlays—a method that not only enhances the visual appeal but also injects a layer of creativity into any photograph. Let’s explore how overlays can open up a new realm of

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