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How a Nat Geo photographer narrows down the best photos

One of the best ways to learn about best photography practices is to learn from the masters themselves. Fortunately, we have many of them who are willing to share their wisdom through various online platforms. Among them is Nat Geo photographer Steve Winter, who demonstrated how he usually culls his

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Time exposures for a different look

While creating images for a new product coming out from Platypod, I pushed the envelope a bit. Experimentation leads to creating stronger photos. It a also helps you to understand the limitations and possibilities of your gear. Landscape and clouds Many times, the best landscape images come well after the

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Julie Powell - Summer Harvest II

How I got the photo: Summer Harvest

I started a 52-week challenge on January 1st as a way of thinking creatively and challenging myself. I set up some still-life scenes in my little home studio with the theme “What I eat.” I wanted to capture something more vintage, more old school ‘Master’s’ chiaroscuro-styled lighting. It was dark

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Creating a handheld vertorama photo

This may not be new news to you. But being lazy does not necessarily get you the best images. This is an example of me being a bit lazy and leaving the tripod behind. I was still able to get a result for my vertorama, but had to work a

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Hollyland Lark M2S

Hollyland unveils the LARK M2S

Hollyland’s new ultra-mini wireless microphone seamlessly conceals into your outfit, and features 30-hour battery Life, 984ft (300m) range, and crystal-clear audio even in noisy environments. Hollyland has announced the 6th generation of the Lark Series microphones, the LARK M2S. Logo-free and tiny in size, they blend seamlessly into your outfit

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Nikon Z9 selected by NASA for Artemis Mission

In a collaboration between camera technology and space exploration, Nikon’s flagship mirrorless camera, the Z9, has been selected by NASA to play a pivotal role in the Artemis III lunar mission. This historic mission aims to return humans to the Moon in 2027, making the Z9 part of a historic

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Godox iM30 iFlash: Power, portability and functionality

The Godox iM30 flash delivers an impressive combination of portability, power, and functionality, making it a great choice for photographers across genres. As a user of this compact flash, I’ve found it so easy to fit in your pocket or bag and it’s terrific for photographers who need a reliable

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EBL 18650 batteries (button top)

Review: The ultra-rugged EBL BRC 18650 Rechargeable Batteries

EBL sent us their rugged BRC 18650 Rechargeable Batteries 3000mAh – Protected Button Top. We took them on two cold trips and reported back. Note: EBL sent us the EBL BRC 18650 Rechargeable Battery 3000mAh – Protected Button Top. However, this is a completely independent review. All thoughts about this

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Constant light vs studio strobes: Which reigns supreme?

As photographers, we’re constantly chasing the perfect light. Whether you’re crafting moody portraits or dramatic product shots, your choice of lighting can make or break the final image. Today, we’re taking a look at the age-old debate: constant light versus studio strobes. Is one inherently better than the other? Let’s

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How to grow as a photographer

There comes a point when every photographer will start to feel the need to do more and be better at their craft. This may be an uncomfortable time, but the desire to improve is crucial to sustaining creativity and professional life. However, how exactly do you achieve growth as a

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Join Gavin Heffernan for Dreamlapse Italia

Gavin Heffernan is back with another timelapse journey. Dreamlapse Italia features a four-minute journey that continues his long exposure timelapse experimentation that he started in Japan, including the “street stacking” effect. Only this time, he included not just the traffic on busy streets, but also other crazy locations like the Venice

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A barn lit from within with a handheld light. 265 seconds f/2.8 ISO 400 for the barn, blended with a starry sky photo (25 photos stacked, each photo 15 seconds f/2.8 ISO 3200).

Light painting 101: A barn glowing from within

Ever want to light paint a building such as a barn so that it glows magnificently from the inside at night? Here’s how! What is light painting? Light painting is a term that is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night photograph. Really, though, light painting is a

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