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How to capture electric sparks on film
Ted Kinsman
There are still a few very unique and interesting things that can be done with film, but not with a digital camera. One of these...
10 tips to create better animal photos for rescue shelters
Darcy Evans
Good photos are instrumental in the animal rescue/shelter world. You only get one chance to have the animal make their first impression on a prospective...
These puppies names are Click, Bokeh, Nikon, Sensor, Skrim, and Gobo
Darcy Evans
Late last year my wife and I had to say goodbye to one of our beloved dogs Sophie. She was far too young and her...
I’ve been sharing my photography for free on Unsplash for the past 4 years, here’s what I found
Samuel Zeller
What is Unsplash? It’s a website where photographers can share high resolution images, make them publicly available for everyone for free even for commercial use....
Would a circular image sensor be the best thing ever? Heck yeah!
Jolyon Ralph
Have you ever wondered why camera lenses produce a circular image circle (in general) but sensors are rectangular? Of course the answer is mostly historical...
I created this low-budget set with DIY props for less than $75
Juhamatti Vahdersalo
I love DIY props and big scenes in photography that are well designed. Not many of us photographers have the place or money to create...
Goodbye Instagram, hello Ello
Samuel Zeller
Do you remember Ello? In the fall of 2014 headlines praised it as “the Facebook Killer”, apparently it was created as an ad-free alternative to existing...
Add some mood and atmosphere to your photos with DIY volumetric lighting stencils
Barry Mountford
Ever wondered how you can create volumetric lighting and light rays in both your stills and video? Well in this blog post and video I...
Six reasons to get a 135mm f/2 lens
Micael Widell
Image quality, weight and value for money. We have come to accept that most lenses are strong in only one or two of these three factors, that I...
Tips on lighting with single coloured gels when shooting with a Lensbaby
Jake Hicks
Often a scene can be visually confusing, especially if there are multiple colours and objects in focus that are fighting for our viewer’s attention. This...