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Light is KING! 10 Tips on Handling Light in Street and Urban Photography
Marcin Baran
If it wasn’t for light, there wouldn’t be such thing as photography, right? Yes! For some – light is one of the most important ingredients...
Olympus PEN-F design story: Timeless enjoyment
Aage Granaas
I’ve always found Olympus cameras to have excellent quality. But when I first picked up the PEN-F, it was immediately apparent that the quality of...
How to pack and use photography gear to survive a burning man festival
Dan Lior
I created the video “WE ARE MIDBURN” because I have always been fascinated by the culture and the people that belong to the Burning Man...
The New the Old and the Vintage – Nikon’s ‘Worst’ & ‘Best’ Zoom Lens Comparison
Jake Hicks
I’m going to preface this by saying that this isn’t a lens review article, there are many photographers better suited for this topic, so if...
Photography fun with a crystal ball
Bruce Lovelace
Have you ever seen an interesting photo of a clear globe and wondered how to create such an image? This article will give you a...
Plagiarism is for Amateurs
Missy Mwac
I’m fussy today. And it’s not because I ran out of coffee; it’s not because I didn’t get a proper night’s sleep, and it’s not...
How to fail at your ‘One Photo A Day Project’
Marcin Baran
‘365 Days of Photos’, ‘One Photo a Day’, ‘One Shot, One Day’, ‘365 Days Challenge’ – do they sound familiar to you? Have you ever...
Film photography makes a stunning comeback
Temoor Iqbal
Sales of photographic film have been steadily rising over the last few years, with professionals and amateurs alike rediscovering the artistic control offered by manual...
This Camera Ensures a Photo Finish at the Olympics
Allen Murabayashi
Since 1932, vaunted Swiss watchmaker Omega has served as Official Timekeeper at the Olympic Games 26 times. This year at the Rio Olympics, Omega is...
My camera equipment was stolen from my locked car and the insurance didn’t cover it
Mads Peter Iversen
Dear photography community. I am writing this post to warn you. Warn you about two things! We live in a modern age with crazy technology –...