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Using v-flats to boost shadows for a promotional photoshoot

I recently was tasked with scheduling two photoshoots with our local public school district, where the photos would be used in the Student Advancement Association’s annual gala (which I also photograph). The goal was simple. Show students, ages 5 to 18, doing things they would normally do throughout the school

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Photographer of the Day: Thomas Clark

Category: Urbex Photographer: Thomas Clark Photo: “Untitled” What appears to be an old diner, Thomas’ photograph captures the outside weed growth starting to take over the structure. The structure looks like it was kept up nicely, with the windows and aluminum still in good shape. The fast diner culture took a hit

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In-depth review: The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II mirrorless camera

Photography, as with any pursuit, has its share of trends and fads. Trends — the direction the technology and art is moving, change the way we think and how we create. Think in-camera metering, autofocus, color film, then the move to digital capture and post-processing. Each of these transformed the

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Photographer of the Day: Zedith Photography

Category: Street Photographer: Zedith Photography Photo: “photographer on balances” Zedith had this to say about his image, “Caught while taking some street pictures with my light cameras … Well, I look like relaxed and comfortable indeed.” Which had me thinking is this a selfie? Did another photographer take this? Maybe it’s his

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Hobbyist drone flyers must register their drones

Hobbyist drone flyers must register their drones

This requirement has gone back and forth, but for now, as a hobbyist drone flyer, you must register your drone if it weighs more than 0.55 pounds. You have to register even if you are just flying in your backyard. The steps that the FAA lays out for Recreational Fliers

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Photographer of the Day: Andre vd Meulen

Category: Outdoor Photographer: Andre vd Meulen Photo: “Line to Infinity” I love the mystery in this. Where do those trees disappear to? Some mystical land. Beautifully composed with soft tones to lead us into the image and create a sense of wonder. Thank you Andre for sharing your image with us. Originally shared with

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Portrait Tips: Take a walk

If you enjoy making pictures with people, then you should take a photowalk and make portraits on the street. There are a few good reasons to do this: Firstly, you’ll get outdoors and stretch your legs and your eyes. Just being in a bigger place for a while can be

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Using the tone curve for RGB color balance in Lightroom Classic CC

In this video quick tip you’ll learn how to apply a more traditional RGB color balance adjustment in Adobe Lightroom Classic CC, which can be helpful for photographers who aren’t comfortable with the Temperature and Tint adjustments for color. Want more tips like this? Check out my “Lightroom Quick Tips”

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