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The Microcosmos of Winter: How I shot ice crystals in sub-zero temperatures with an extreme macro lens
Jens Heidler
In the “Microcosmos of Winter,” I wanted to show never-seen-before footage of a soap bubble that starts to freeze. I previously tried to film this two...
Lighting setup: How to make projection backgrounds
Jake Hicks
I’ve been using projectors in my photoshoots for many, many years now and I’ve been writing about how to utilise the power of projectors in...
Six steps to creating powerful conceptual images
Jada Parrish
Creating a conceptual photoshoot can seem like a very daunting task. How do I make a photo “conceptual”? The key is to avoid overthinking. Here’s how...
The DJI Mini 3 Pro: A great first drone for Landscape Photographers
Trevor Sherwin
Those who know me are aware that I’ve been talking about getting a drone for ages! Years, in fact. Put off by the many restrictions...
Here is how 2022’s top 25 Aurora photos were taken
Roi Levi
Every year, we adore the world’s best Aurora photos of the year, and 2022 was no different. Actually, there are two types of Aurora lights...
How to build long-working-distance macro lens rigs with your DSLR or mirrorless camera
Ted Kinsman
Long Distance Working Objectives (LDW) are specially designed lenses intended to provide high-resolution imaging and a greater working distance when compared to conventional lenses. The...
Take back photos from Big Tech in 2023
Jefferson Graham
I’m guessing you took thousands, if not more, of photos and videos in 2022, because with a smartphone in our pockets, it was just so...
Viltrox AF 75mm F1.2 in-depth review
Dustin Abbott
It was inevitable. Viltrox has proven to be an aggressive new player on the lens market that isn’t afraid to take some risks, and they...
How I hacked Polaroid Big Shot to shoot Instax film
Nicholas Morganti
Released in 1971, the Polaroid Big Shot was a funky, green plastic camera that was built for one thing: portraits. The plastic behemoth is simply...
Use these ten simple tricks to raise your smartphone photos to a new level
Jefferson Graham
We all know how to click the shutter button on our phones and get a basic shot. But how to take it to the next...