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Inspired by the unique look of the first portrait lens

In the recent years, we’ve been seeing more photography gear designed as a nod to their vintage predecessors. The Nikon Z fc is the latest to join the roster of retro-styled mirrorless cameras. But what about the lens side of things? Ted Forbes of The Art of Photography introduces us

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Photoshop adds new Depth Blur to its suite of Neural Filters

Adobe recently released a new Neural Filter in Photoshop called Depth Blur. This allows you to target the area and range of blur in photos, easily creating wide-aperture depth of field blur effects. You may choose different focal points. However, you may also remove the focal point and control the

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No fireworks to photograph this Fourth of July?

Around this time of year, we always see so many articles about how to photograph fireworks. What if you don’t like fireworks or they’re rained out, or possibly canceled? What else can you do to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday photographically? Flowers always work Next grocery store run, pick

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Photography gear matters, just not for the reasons you think

In the recent years, more and more of our fellow photographers are reminding us that photography gear doesn’t matter. We shouldn’t be fixated to get the latest and greatest camera or the most expensive professional lenses. On the opposite camp, however, we also have photographers telling us that photography gear

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Instagram: “We are no longer a photo-sharing app”

Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri could not have been more explicit. “We are no longer a photo-sharing app.” Instagram is taking aim at TikTok and YouTube. The popular app is pivoting toward video, entertainment, shopping, and messaging. In a video posted on Twitter, Mosseri announced: “Changes are coming to video

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Xperia 1 III now available for preorder

This morning, Sony has announced that their Xperia 1 III flagship phone is now available for preorder. It will ship to customers beginning August 19, 2021, unlocked, for a price of $1298. The new 5G capable phone features the world’s first variable smartphone telephoto lens as well as the world’s

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Create one-of-a-kind flower firework photos

When you are looking to create something different when capturing fireworks, try your hand at making firework flower images. My friend Heidi Mixon shared this primer on getting started in this creative capture method. I haven’t had a chance to try it yet, but I can’t wait! Here’s how she

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The WANDRD ROAM Sling 6L is my perfect travel companion

The timing was perfect. WANDRD had just introduced their new ROAM Sling camera bags and I was going to Hawaii. Anytime I travel, I want to be able to take great photographs. My cell phone doesn’t often cut it in the quality/versatility/control departments. I need to take one of my

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How to use the Spot Healing Brush Tool in Photoshop

The Spot Healing Brush Tool in Photoshop a very clever little tool that probably doesn’t get as much attention as the clone tool, but it should. It’s great for fixing flyaway hairs, really deep creases in faces and small skin imperfections. It’s also great for removing power lines in landscapes,

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