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Live free and dry hard: Ruggard 125L Dry Cabinet review

We talk about cameras and lenses all day long. Chances are, the humble dry cabinet will never creep into our conversations. Why would they? They aren’t exactly exciting. However, they might be one of the most important accessories any photographer can own. We spend thousands of dollars on cameras and

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Free course: Get more done with Photoshop scripts

With the Photoshop Virtual Summit winding down, now’s the perfect time to check out all the courses at your leisure. But you can only do so with a VIP Access Pass! Want a sneak peak at what to expect? Join Photofocus publisher Rich Harrington as he unlocks the scripts in

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How I got the shot: Negative fill

Deciding I wanted a negative fill, dramatic image ahead of time, I scoped out the room for potential subjects. I was instantly drawn to our new friend Rob Leigh. He reminded me of Hemingway, the famous writer. Then I paused for a moment and thought, how would I light him

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Landscape photography on overcast days

There are two things you are almost always guaranteed to find on the Oregon Coast: Stunning beauty and lots of rainy, overcast days. I took my family on a quick photo adventure along the central Oregon coast. We wanted to enjoy the last days of sunshine before school started up

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Beyond Technique: The road to seasonality and profitability

Welcome to Beyond Technique, the podcast that empowers photographers to bring their businesses to the next level, brought to you by Platypod, Photofocus and Skip Cohen University. Today we chat about how to make the most out of the road to seasonality as we move into the fourth quarter for

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Free class: Get more done with Photoshop Actions

With the Photoshop Virtual Summit winding down, now’s the perfect time to check out all the courses at your leisure. But you can only do so with a VIP Access Pass! Want a sneak peak at what to expect? Check out this excerpt from Rich Harrington, where he discusses Photoshop

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CreativeLive acquired by Fiverr

In an email to subscribers this morning, CreativeLive announced that it has been created by Fiverr, a global marketplace for buying and selling digital services. As a part of the acquisition, CreativeLive promised that the site will continue to operate as a standalone company, and that the day-to-day user experience

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Seven simple tips for impactful landscape photos

As with any genre, the best landscape photos are powerful and impactful. It’s not enough that they have beautiful colors or showcase locations that are stunning on their own. Skillful landscape photographers make clever use of composition, natural elements, light and editing to elevate their work. How exactly can you

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Social media is NOT your photography portfolio

Since its rise to popularity around a decade ago, social media has become the go-to way for creatives to share their work. It’s possible to reach and build a wider audience. Connecting with both existing and potential clients was easy. You could curate your posts and show your best work

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