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The problem with “Fix it in post” and “Get it right in the camera”
Joe Edelman
It’s time we put some updated sensibilities’ behind the statements “fix it in post” and “getting it right in the camera”. A few people mentioned...
How to blend nature photography prints with your home décor
Dean Mcleod
Choosing nature photography prints to complement your home décor can be one of the most rewarding aspects of decorating, creating a calming atmosphere and making...
Free Lightroom alternative: Getting started with Darktable part 1
Chris Parker
Darktable is a fantastic alternative to Lightroom. It has more tools, and those tools have more advanced features to help you achieve your creative vision....
Traveling with Lithium Ion Batteries – What Can You Take?
Jay P. Morgan
What are the restrictions for flying with Lithium Ion batteries? Today, we take a look at what you can fly with, what you can check...
In photography, “Master and Slave” flashes is lazy language. We can do better.
Haje Jan Kamps
If you’re an avid photographer shooting with remote-controlled strobes, you’ll have come across this issue: One set of flashes is connected to your camera, and...
Stop blaming your subjects for blinking in photos; it’s your fault
Joe Edelman
Blinking is a problem that every photographer deals with and while it frustrates many, most photographers come up with little tricks to avoid the blinks,...
How to use a reverse macro lens with the Blackmagic 6K pocket cinema camera
Daniel Schweinert
Need extreme close-up shots of tiny objects in your video? You’re on a budget and don’t have these fancy extreme macro lenses? Use the technique...
Building an ultra-large-format 16×20 camera with a massive aerial lens and cardboard
Cheng Qwee Low
A few years ago I built an ultra-large format camera that is 24 inches by 24 inches. While it was a pretty huge camera, it...
Five tips to an ethical photography practice
Danielle Khan Da Silva
Our brains love good storytelling. In fact, humans are hard-wired for storytelling as a means of survival and protecting ourselves. Storytelling is perhaps the most...
Battle of the $2,499 Canons: Canon 5D Mark 4 vs. Canon R6
Kevin Raposo
Despite the fact that the Canon R5 is advertised as the mirrorless successor to the Canon 5D Mark IV, there is a significant price difference...