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10 Best Business Resolutions For Photographers

Jenna Martin
Alright 2016, let’s chat for a sec… Last year I wrote about my 10 Best New Year’s Resolutions for Photographers and I’m happy to say...

Creating a Si-Fi Rig For Strong Atmosphere Portraits

Alex Zatsepin
Many times it is the set where you shoot that sets the tone for the photo. I think I demonstrated that pretty well when I...

An Experiment in Color Grading

Kate Woodman
As the New Year rolls in, I find myself looking forward to new things—new directions, new goals, new relationships. But with the start of a...

How I Shot And Edited A Photo Of The X-Men Nightcrawler

Frederic Amadu
A few months ago I began a photography series recreating the iconic X-men group with cosplay artists. My first character was the Dark phoenix. After...

First Thoughts At The Nebula 4200 “5-Axis” Stabilizer

Benjamin Von Wong
At only 1000$, there is no other product on the market that gives you fully motorized 3-axis stabilization with shock absorbers for (rated) 1.6kg.

I am a model, you should know this…

Brennan Hill
I am a stylist. I show up with thousands of dollars in wardrobe, so you didn’t have to provide it. I am a makeup artist....

How To Build And Use A Light Blaster™ Projector For The Studio

Zatsepin Alex
A Light Blaster is a device that projects slides or transparencies onto walls and models. There is a commercial Light Blaster version for small strobes...

How I Created An Abandoned Warehouse From Scratch To Shoot A Sci-Fi Latex Astronaut [NSFW]

Zatsepin Alex
Short answer: Some Latex, A hat, cardboard and smoke. Hit the jump for the long answer. Be aware that it is mildly NSFW.

The “Personal Photography” Manifesto

Eric Kim
Dear friend, I want to propose a new school of photography called “personal photography.” Consider this letter as a way for me to work out...

How Peak Design Became Kickstarter Ninjas

Haje Jan Kamps
Peak Design have created five incredibly successful Kickstarter campaigns. Their most recent – for the Everyday Messenger bag – raised nearly $5m from more than...