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Creating portraits on location using portable backdrops

If you do a lot on location portraits, one of the most useful tools you should have are portable backdrops. They will help add variety to your projects and allow you to work practically everywhere. In other words, it’s like having your studio ready wherever you need it! New to

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Max out your trade-in savings for a new Nikon Z9!

Got some old cameras lying around? Whether you’re in need of an upgrade or simply want to make good use of your old gear, B&H has an ongoing Nikon Autumn Camera Trade-In for you to take advantage of. Here’s your chance to get your hands on Nikon’s flagship mirrorless camera

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Godox AD200Pro II

Godox AD200 Pro II: Twice as nice

I switched over to Godox a couple of years ago for my studio flash lighting needs. They have made my life simple and easy in and out of the studio. So when I heard that Godox were bringing out a new AD200Pro II I couldn’t wait to get my hands

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Horror photography inspiration beyond trick or treat

While the appreciation for all things creepy and spooky peaks today, horror photography doesn’t have to be exclusive to Halloween. In today’s photography inspiration, MPB brings in Kelly Jean, who shares useful insights for creating eerie imagery beyond the Halloween celebrations. In the video above, Jean first gave her introduction

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Julie Powell - dreamy portraits

Capturing dreamy portraits with the Tamron 70-180mm

Spring is here or perhaps it’s fall where you are? That means it’s time to get outside and start shooting portraits. If you’re looking for a lens that will help you capture dreamy, ethereal images, the Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III RXD is a great option. I wrote a full

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fall color photo

Fall color photography and infrared

If color hasn’t already started to change where you are, it won’t be long now. Here’s an idea that can make your scouting times more productive. Add infrared captures. Many times, you need to scout areas for color and that happens in the middle of the day. With an IR

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Six creative Halloween portrait ideas to try

With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time once again for us to give spooky portraits a shot. As always, we want to be as creative with it as possible, so we need all the ideas and inspiration we can get. Today, let’s revisit six cool ideas from a creative

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What to take on a photography bootcamp

I attended the fabulous BFOP (Bright Festival of Photography) last year for the first time. While I didn’t do too bad, I did learn a trick or two for what to do for this year. So as I head off on yet another photography adventure, I stopped to think about

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X-T3

Is the Fujifilm X-T3 still a good camera in 2024?

Scouting for your first mirrorless camera? Before you jump at the latest camera with all the bells and whistles (and spend more than you should), you might want to consider an older model first. Many intermediate and pro photographers will tell you to not discount these oldies but goodies just

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Night photo with light painting, scorpion sculpture (Ricardo Breceda, sculptor), Borrego Springs, California.

Light painting at night: Giving direction to light

Unsure of which direction to light paint your subject? Sometimes, your environment can offer a suggestion for creating more natural and pleasing night photography photos! What is light painting? The term is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night photograph. Really, though, light painting is

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