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Using natural light to slim down and shape people without photoshop
Andrew Szopory
In today’s modern photography there can be a stigma that almost everything seen in magazines, online or in editorial publication has been photoshopped to make...
Considering a Godox? Here is what you need to know about power
Robert Hall
In 2016 I adopted the Godox X series, specifically the Godox AD600 and the V860II speedlights. Later I added the AD360II as a portable option....
Who Shot It Better? Donald Trump: Christopher Anderson or Nadav Kander
Allen Murabayashi
Donald Trump presents an interesting case for portrait photography and its use on magazine covers. Prior to his presidential run, he was known as an...
The death of digital photography
Temoor Iqbal
As camera makers struggle to innovate, consumers are finding little need to upgrade. The market is slowing to the point of inertia – manufacturers need...
Costly landscape photography mistakes and how to avoid them
Kevin D. Jordan
Regardless of how seasoned we may be as photographers, there will always be mistakes that sneak their way into our workflow. For landscape photographers in...
How I photographed the incredibly talented trumpeter Spencer Ludwig
Chip Kalback
Recently I had the opportunity to photograph an incredibly talented trumpeter by the name of Spencer Ludwig. You’ve definitely heard his song ’Diggy’ in all...
How to encourage potential clients to work with you
Enzo dal Verme
In my last article “Photography marketing: preparing the ground for your business to flourish” I pointed out how we can do our best to market...
How I develop black & white film with Rodinal
Vincent Moschetti
There are as many techniques to develop black & white film than there are photographers. Today I’m going to show how I develop most of...
Why Sharpness is Overrated
Eric Kim
“Sharpness is a bourgeois (rich person) concept.” – Henri Cartier-Bresson 1. Softer lenses often have more soul I remember when I started digital photography; the...
The best autofocus most photographers never use
Marius Vieth
Photography is so complex that there are a million approaches behind it. However, there is one thing that almost every photographer can agree on:...