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3 tips for the optimal subject distance in street photography
Vijce
Do you have to get closer to your subject? Or should you get further away? If you go by Robert Capa’s famous quote, you already...
Shooting through prisms at home or in the studio
Jake Hicks
In this tutorial we will be going over how to create gorgeous in-camera flared effects that can add a lot of depth and interest to...
I photographed Daenerys Targaryen in Paris with life sized dragons
Frederic Amadu
As a heroic fantasy photographer, shooting with dragons is one of my dreams. Not fake Photoshopped dragons but real dragons. But everybody knows that they...
Build Your Own 2.5x Super Macro Rig for $230
Micael Widell
Last summer I bought a macro lens. A normal one, giving 1x magnification. This means that your subject will be projected as big on the...
Five different Lensbaby lenses and their effects compared side-by-side
Jake Hicks
If you’ve ever wondered what effect a specific Lensbaby lens has or if you’ve ever wondered how that compares to other lensbaby lenses or even...
Black & white film reversal process – how to turn your negatives into film positives
Davide Rossi
I think in photography the experiment set fire to the passion. There are endless ways to deepen the photographic knowledge, the surprise that can result...
How I made a timelapse of total solar eclipse while still being able to celebrate with my family
Elijah Parker
I’m happy to say the VIEW Intervalometer performed very well for the eclipse, allowing me to enjoy the experience with my family while it managed the pre-planned...
How studio polyboards work and how to make your own DIY alternatives
Jake Hicks
Nearly every professional studio I’ve ever used has these ‘polyboards’ and you‘ve probably even seen them yourself but may not have known what they’re used...
This small shiny disc almost doubles the output of your Godox AD200/360 lights
Ian Pack
Portable battery flash has revolutionised the way many photographers work, especially since the introduction of the compact lithium-ion (Li-on) battery. If you own a Speedlite...
Field Test: Loupedeck photo editing console
Luke Holroyd
So I’m going to start this Field Test back to front and for one reason only, the LoupeDeck system blew my socks off and if...