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Finding unique ways to capture an iconic landmark

We’ve all seen it before. Tourists holding up their cameras to capture that iconic shot. But what if that photograph isn’t iconic to you, with thousands of people in it? What if you want something … different? Sometimes we’re forced into this. A couple of years back I was forced

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Holiday snaps in a breeze

Sort and edit vacation photos in a snap, part one

Have you ever been on vacation and taken loads of photos, then suffer a case of total overwhelm to sort and edit them? Been there, done that. But help is available. You can now sort and edit all your vacation photos in a snap. Culling with AfterShoot First, use AfterShoot

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Weekly Wrap-Up: November 18-24, 2018

Welcome to a brand new feature — the Weekly Wrap-Up — a compendium of some of the articles published this week on Photofocus. This week, we got you ready for the holidays with plenty of Black Friday deals as well as our favorite gifts for photographers in our Holiday Gift Guide.

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children, boys, woods, brothers, lederhosen

Rock Your Vacation Family Photos This Year, Part Two

Ten vital tips to give them a different spin, part two Looking for part one? Click here to start reading. Here’s a few more tips — some for my geeky side as well. 6. Pack light You don’t have to take every lens you own and come back thinking you wish

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Rock your vacation family photos this year, part one

Ten vital tips to give them a different spin Family vacations. Late night packing, last minute checks, car trips, crowded stations, airport check-in queues, cranky kids. But of course it’s all worth it. We get to our destination and some days are good, some fall a bit below our expectations, but

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Keeping Your Data Safe While Traveling

The last place you want gear failure to happen is overseas when you’re on a job or just on vacation. There are several different ways to avoid this and keep your camera data safe and secure so you can edit when you’re back home. Regardless of whether you’re the most

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Getting Creative with Unexpected Weather on Vacation

I recently took a trip to Raleigh, NC to visit friends. One of my goals, wherever I visit, is to see the local sights and spend a lot of time doing photography. During this trip, the first three days were gorgeous, sunny days. But the last two, we experienced unusual

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Travel Photography: Tips and Tricks for a Photogenic Trip

You don’t want to miss this free webinar. Ron Martinsen and Levi Sim, who both travel way too much, will help you get ready for your next trip. They’ll help you consider the best gear combinations and at least three things you should always photograph when you’re on the road. Consider,

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