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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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ventusky radar

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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Lowepro camera bag

Review: Lowepro Flipside Backpack 400 AW III

Camera backpacks are a very personal choice. It has a lot to do with how many different types of cameras, lenses and side gear are needed for the trails. I’ve found over the years it takes a few different backpacks to be able to meet my needs. Different photography situations

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Feathering your light: A softer approach to portraits

Feathering your light is a technique that involves pointing your light source slightly away from your subject, rather than directly at them. This creates a softer, more flattering light that can dramatically improve the look of your portraits. Why feather your light? In the examples above the image on the

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Illuminati Lightmeter for Nature Photography

Handheld light meter: Should I use one?

Like many people, early in my photography career, I had many questions about what equipment to buy. The recommendations that I remember were to buy great lenses, a sturdy tripod and a light meter. So I did, however, at some point in my photo career the light meter ended up

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Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr portraits form the backdrop for a family's selfie at the Brooklyn Museum.

Paul McCartney, the documentary photographer

Paul McCarney documented the rise to stardom of his band The Beatles in 1963-64. His behind-the-scenes photographs in Paris, London, New York City, Washington DC and Miami are in a traveling exhibition that began in London’s National Portrait Gallery. The exhibition has 250 prints, contact sheets and videos on at

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