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Your next big shot is in culling

Photographers, you might want to listen up! In an era where our photo libraries resemble a chaotic black hole, photo managers have emerged as the superheroes we didn’t know we needed. We’re bursting at the seams with photos, and it’s getting harder and harder to deny our photo-hoarding tendencies. Here’s

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Using Libraries in Photoshop

Are you tired of always having to remember and find where you have your favorite textures and overlays stored on your hard drive? Why not use Libraries in Photoshop? It’s super handy and pretty easy to set up too. Not sure how to use textures or overlays in Photoshop? I

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How to improve your macro photography in just one month

How to improve your macro photography in just one month? Simple: Put a macro lens on your camera, leave it there, and shoot every day. Sounds obvious, but it is so true. Shoot every day Even if it’s just five minutes a day, get out and shoot. Shoot inside, outside,

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Canon announces new Dual Fisheye Lens

Canon U.S.A., has recently announced the new RF-S3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens, bringing ease, affordability and quality for social media creators interested in exploring VR content creation. The RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens is compatible with the EOS R7 camera* and will be available in June 2024. The

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How I got the photo: Queen Susan from Narnia

I adore fantasy and fairytales. A beloved book from my childhood was The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe: The Chronicles of Narnia. I am running a photoshoot in July, with this very theme and I wanted to get some marketing images. So, I asked model Emily Reinhard to join

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Ricoh expands its lineup of waterproof Pentax digital compact cameras

Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation recently announced the two new additions to its lineup of waterproof, digital compact cameras: the entry-level Pentax WG-1000 and top-of-the-line Pentax WG-8. The new all-weather adventure cameras both feature a rugged chassis, plus the waterproof, dustproof and shock-resistant features the WG series is known for. The

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Photobooks and zines to inspire your next photo project

Wondering what else you can do with your photos? How about taking on a photobook or photo zine project? Whether you’re new to idea of telling a visual story in pages or have been shooting to print for a while, today’s featured video is a potent source of inspiration. Ted

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Reducing highlights and shine on faces in Lightroom Classic

As a special request, I have created today’s post on how to reduce highlights and shine on faces in Lightroom Classic. Sure, you can do this in Photoshop, but not everyone is comfortable with it. You can still use similar methods to achieve similar results. While there are a variety

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Photofocus Road Trip: The golden deserts of California

California is a large, gorgeous state with varied terrain and a large percentage is big, open, beautiful desert. There’s many places to go out to photograph and enjoy the fresh air. Regardless of whether you visit the desert during colder or hotter months, your body will need plenty of fluids.

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How to take better landscapes

Beginner basics: How to take better landscape photos

Landscape photography is a captivating art form that allows us to capture the beauty of nature and create stunning images. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, a few simple tips and techniques can help you capture breathtaking landscapes. Plan your shoot Before heading out to photograph

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