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No, you can not get “MORE BOKEH” in your shots
Neil van Niekerk
If you’ve ever heard this from a client or a friend or in a review, you know it! They’d go “Can you add more bokeh...
Shooting long exposures on film with minimal gear
Chris Kuhn
With many things in life, simpler is usually better. Not over-complicating a thing can usually return an increased sense of enjoyment. This includes photography. For...
How to create your own DIY instant film
Cheng Qwee Low
Here is a step-by-step guide to creating your own instant film. This guide is for a 4×5 large format film (kinda similar to Polaroid Type...
Five basic composition techniques for stunning wildlife photos
Shreyas S. Yadav
“I can’t take awesome wildlife images because I have an entry-level camera."
"My images don’t look excellent. Hmm, I think it is because my camera is not full frame; it does not have high dynamic range and high ISO capability. It’s time that I upgrade to a higher camera version.”
Does this sound like you? Are these types of thoughts stopping you from making beautiful wildlife images? Well, I have good news for you. Today, I will show you the five simple composition techniques I use to create stunning wildlife images. And the best part is: these composition techniques work great with any type of camera.
iPhone 15 Pro Max: First impressions
Jefferson Graham
"The best iPhone camera ever, but read this to save some growing pains."
Photographing an abandoned Italian villa: A time capsule of history and mystery
Roman Robroek
If you were to liken exploring abandoned places to treasure hunting, Italy might be one of the most intriguing places to check out.
Five tips to capture beautiful photos nearby
Mikko Lagerstedt
It’s been one month since I introduced a challenge to all of you who follow me on my blog. The #DiscoverWithMikko challenge was to capture...
Everything you need to know before you rent a photography studio
Sankha Wanigasekara
You’re working on a campaign for a luxury jewelry brand. For the sake of authenticity, you decide to photograph their collections on-location at the flagship...
Panasonic Lumix G9 II Review – A great wildlife and sports camera
Jay P. Morgan
I’m down in San Diego, about to go on a safari. And I’ve got with me the Panasonic G9 II. This is the second generation...
I shot a light painting circle with an Instant Camera
Eric Pare
Is it possible to do light painting using an instant camera? That's the challenge for today!






































