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Making your camera work for you

Just about every camera these days can be customized. No, I am not talking about putting your monogram on it or making it look like your favorite KISS musician! I am talking about customizing your camera to work its best with your individual shooting style. You see, camera manufacturers have given

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Learning from the intimate and experimental photography of Sally Mann

When it comes to emotive imagery, the deeply personal black and white photography of Sally Mann remains influential and inspirational. With so many of us drawing ideas and motivation from personal life, today’s featured video provides an interesting dive into what we can learn from one of America’s most renowned

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Let’s check out the Geometry panel in DxO PhotoLab 7

Let’s take a quick look at fixing horizon lines and such in the DxO PhotoLab7 Geometry Panel. I have just updated to version 7.6, so if you haven’t done that yet, now is a good time. Loads of new Optics and such were installed for Sony and Hasselblad too, as

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Start documenting everyday life as inspiration

I know many photographers (pros and amateurs alike) who need a special occasion like a vacation, a wedding or a sports event to take their camera out in their free time. When I ask them “why only for big occasions?”, I often get the reply that everyday life is not

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Excire Foto 2024 announces free major update

Pattern Recognition Company (PRC) has just unveiled a major update to its flagship program, Excire Foto 2024. Known for its futuristic image-management tools, Excire Foto 2024 has propelled photographers into a new era of image organization. Among the features that Excire Foto is known for include a prompt-search AI that

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Yashica partners with I’m Back to introduce Micro Mirrorless camera

Yashica has partnered with digital camera back maker I’m Back to make the world’s smallest interchangeable lens mirrorless camera. Say hello to the Micro Mirrorless Yashica – I’m Back. It’s so small that it fits in the palm of your hand. If ultimate portability is your priority, this camera might interest you. In their

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Creating visual dissonance in outdoor and travel photography

One of my favorite things to do in photography is finding patterns. Like most people, I am drawn to patterns, textures and repetition. As fascinating as patterns and textures can be on their own, photographs of these elements are invariably improved when a pattern or texture is interrupted by something

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Zooming in on nature’s wonders

Nature photography is a captivating pursuit, allowing us to capture the breathtaking beauty and intricate details of the natural world. While prime lenses have their place, zoom lenses offer a distinct set of advantages for nature photographers of all levels. Here are reasons why a zoom lens deserves a spot

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The creepiest place I have ever photographed at night

People ask night photographers all sorts of questions. One of the most common is: What’s the scariest, creepiest place you have ever photographed? The last stop for almost 1000 souls The imposing Gothic stone structure, Moundsville Penitentiary in West Virginia, was the last stop for murderers, rapists and thieves. Almost

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Returning with hope: Documenting regeneration after bushfire

The scars of bushfires can be etched deeply on the landscape. Yet, amidst the ash and loss, lies an incredible story of resilience. As photographers, we recently embarked on a journey to revisit Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island, a region heavily impacted by the devastating 2019-2020 bushfires. Our

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