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Clearing my mind of digital bad habits with a pinhole film camera

Luigi Barbano
Digital photography created a wonderful new world of opportunities but it also changed the way we photograph, instilling in us a lot of bad habits....

19 Tips For Shooting Better Portraits (#19 is my fav)

Enzo Dal Verme
I am often asked how I manage to photograph a celebrity in a few minutes or what is the best way to shoot a good...

How to get the “illustrative” look in your portraits

Robert Cornelius
I can’t tell you how many times I get comments like “Wow this is so cool; it almost looks like a painting!” Not that I’m...

How to get sharp, crisp, black & white photos when shooting with film

Vincent Moschetti
If you want sharp black and white images with fine grain, then you are on the right page my friend! I’m a bit of a...

Review: The 2017 Wacom Intuos Pro

Pratik Naik
This Valentine’s day, I got a little present from my love, Wacom. It was the brand new Intuos Pro! They refreshed the product line this...

Hands On With the New Tamron 70-200mm G2

Spencer Lookabaugh
If you’ve read any photography website or stopped into our store recently, you probably know that the creative options available to photographers are as numerous as...

17 truths on the art of street photography

Eric Kim
I wanted to write you a letter on the art of street photography, based on my personal experiences, my personal passion, and things I’ve learned...

500 shades of gray: tips for shooting black and white film

Vincent Moschetti
If you are new to film photography, chances are that you will get into shooting black and white sooner or later because you have been...

Are you a photographer or just a camera operator?

A.B Watson
When I go to a photography exhibit or show, I find myself looking at similar work. Photographs made from an inkjet printer, that are just...

Here’s why you should try out even the worst lens before you decide to ditch it

Tom Leonard
My collection of lenses grows each month. I’ve recently accepted the fact that I didn’t buy a big enough cabinet to store them all. In...