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Dealing with inconsiderate photographers

Photography, whether it’s a hobby or a profession, is an art form that requires patience, creativity, and a keen eye for detail. But what happens when your carefully composed shot is rudely interrupted by an inconsiderate photographer who just won’t get out of your frame? Dealing with such situations can

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Portrait Tips: Zoom To Remove Background Problems

Zooming in, using a longer focal length to make a picture, makes your subject look bigger and closer. But you should remember that when you zoom in on your subject, you zoom in on the whole world. That means that the background becomes closer, too. Your whole field of view

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Problem Solving | Photofocus Podcast | July 29th, 2017

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/335453101″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Levi Sim and Ron Pepper discuss how location access can help make better photos, and ideas for access that anyone can try. First we’ll follow up on last month’s show about the eclipse.   Find Levi: levisim.com Instagram: @photolevi Find Pepper: www.panoramanetwork.com instagram:

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The Problem Solving Show | Photofocus Podcast February 11th, 2017

  Ron Pepper and Scott Bourne discuss the various types of distortion and how to fix them including barrel and pin cushion distortion along with chromatic aberration and rolling shutter. They also discuss the various lens and software choices that can fix all of these problems. Get the show here or get

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The Problem Solving Show | Photofocus Podcast December 11th, 2016

Ron Pepper and Scott Bourne discuss how to fix focusing problems with lenses, as well as autofocusing when you don’t expect too. They also cover a lens cleaning regimen as well as the benefits of joining a camera manufacturers Pro services. Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Don’t forget to

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One Subject, Endless Possibilities

Zion National Park had its beginnings over 240 million years ago. The Virgin River carved out the canyon, and continues to do so. Hard to believe when you take a look at it meandering through the park. It is narrow with a brownish hue. Its cascades are mild and there are lots

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The Problem Solving Show | Photofocus Podcast October 11th, 2016

Ron Pepper and Scott Bourne discuss the issues surrounding your light source, setting the appropriate white balance, and when to use a different white balance for a more dramatic image. They also address the difficulties of shooting with competing light sources. Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Don’t forget to

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Problem Solving | Photofocus Podcast |June 11th, 2016

Problem solving podcast with Scott Bourne and Pepper They go into depth on issues you have probably faced and used their knowledge and experience to get great images.  Great location however, conditions aren’t ideal, what are your options? Pepper and Scott go into issues such as light, dynamic range, composition

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