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Turning a Paris apartment into a giant camera obscura

Can you make a camera as big as an apartment? The short answer is yes, by transforming it into a camera obscura. For an idea as crazy and interesting as this, we can trust Paris-based experimental photographer and weird lens enthusiast Mathieu Stern to give it a go. If you’re

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night photography

Facing fears in the dark

Photography has the uncanny knack of frequently pushing me out of my comfort zone. Whether it be self-promotion, public speaking or taking on new clients, I feel like I’m constantly being pushed to do things that initiate a hornet’s nest of fear from deep within. This weekend was no exception.

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Troubadour Everyday Apex Tote Bag

Troubadour Everyday Apex Tote Bag for, well, everything!

The Troubadour Everyday Apex Tote Bag is a stylish, modern tote bag. Not only that, it’s very functional and versatile. It’s designed as a carry-all for work and weekends, with lots of compartments and organization. How would this work for photographers? Let’s have a closer look! Note: Troubadour Goods sent

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Using Pinterest to create Mood Boards

Not exactly sure where to start with creating your own Mood Boards in Pinterest? I frequently get asked what I use to create mood boards and find inspiration for various creative portraits. Pinterest is a terrific place to start. In this video, I run through how I set up a

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Can you 3D print a camera?

Virtually anything can be 3D printed these days, so this question seems easy to answer. So, to satisfy our curiosity, maybe it’s better to ask, “How would a 3D printed camera work?” Fortunately, we have an interesting answer from today’s featured video! The David Imel of The Studio recently received

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RaLeno 15W RGB Streaming Light

Review: RaLeno 15W RGB Streaming Light Kit

The RaLeno 15W RGB Streaming Light is a full-featured kit with high-quality RGB, CCT, and Scene lighting. We had a look at some of what the RaLeno light panel can do. Note: RaLeno sent us a 15W RGB Streaming Light to review and keep. However, this is a completely independent

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Weather apps to help you predict night skies

The peak of the Perseids meteor shower was on August 11-12 this year. Of course, there were clouds and thunderstorms threatening to take the night away. Fortunately, there are some incredible APPs to help predict the weather. Here’s my story. Weather apps Reading weather apps has become a skill I’ve

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How to underexpose dark scenes for proper exposure

The internal meter in your camera is always trying to balance your settings to create what it thinks is a proper exposure. In the “mind” of the camera meter, it thinks that everything is balanced if it is gray. For most subjects, such as light skin tone and green grass,

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Hollyland VenusLiv 2

Hollyland announces new VenusLiv V2 Camera for live-streaming

The live-streaming camera the VenusLiv V2 offers new features of tapping to go live on social media and ecommerce platforms and convenient image-processing functions. The gadget aims to provide ordinary streamers with unprecedented handy experience to produce professional streaming. Hollyland announced the launch of a new version of live-streaming cameras

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The best trinity of lenses for travel photography

Going on an epic adventure soon? Best be ready with the best gear for equally epic travel photography. If you haven’t decided yet on what lenses to pack, Jay P. Morgan of The Slanted Lens recommends what he considers as the perfect trinity of lenses for travel photography! In the

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