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How to make your own DIY wearable RGB LED Light
Vlad Moldovean
I think by now we are all familiar with the term practical light. But have ever wanted to have a light in frame attached to your...
This is why your portfolio isn’t landing clients (and how to fix it)
Don Giannatti
Good photographs can only go so far. Let’s talk about a problem that’s holding a lot of photographers back. And it’s not that your photos...
Photography and hiking – Tips to make carrying your equipment easier
Kahli April
I often get asked how I manage to carry my camera equipment when hiking, especially for overnight/multi-day trips. Unfortunately, no matter what you do, your...
Follow these storytelling rules to improve your photography
Alex Strohl
Today I’m discussing my rules for storytelling and how they apply to photography, inspired by empathy and risk. To me, photography has always started with...
Stop making these common travel photography mistakes now
Roman Fox
I’ve been travelling and shooting full-time for over three years now, and I’ve definitely made my fair share of mistakes. In this blog, I’ve compiled...
My review of the Fujica G617, a panoramic behemoth
Jonas Dyhr Rask
The Fujica G617 panoramic film camera is a creature of its own kind, standing like a relic from an era when images were crafted slowly...
These are the best beginner cameras and lenses for any budget
Nina Mace
Choosing the best DSLR camera for beginners is an exciting step into the world of exploring your creativity. There are countless options, and it can...
How I brought a 113-year-old 3D camera back to life!
Markus Hofstätter
Finally the transformation from a 113 year old film/plate camera to a modern wet plate camera is finished. I completely redesigned the plate holder again...
Happy accidents: How I shot this “starry night” in broad daylight
Markus Hofstätter
I was happily surprised, when I got my Mamiya medium format camera out of its case. One film back still had an Ilford Pan F...
DSLR film scanning on a budget: Stunning results with a cheap enlarger lens
Markus Hofstätter
You can fall into a huge rabbit hole if you read about scanning negatives with your mirrorless or DSLR camera. Lots of people recommend different...