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This is how I photographed my emotions with light painting
Jason Rinehart
I saw a post from a fellow light painter that grabbed my attention. It implanted itself into my brain and I haven’t been able to...
Five clamps and brackets every studio shooter and strobist needs
Jake Hicks
What even is a ‘studio shooter’ today? Years ago it was a little easier to define, but due to us having tons of heavy, cumbersome lighting and...
My process for creating insect portraits with macro photography
Adam Mann
Each print that I create is a composite of hundreds (sometimes thousands) of individual photos digitally stitched together. Using a method of macro photography called...
How I created my own DIY camera timer for $50
Dirk Essl
A must have tool when shooting the night sky is a remote release trigger for your camera. Triggers range from very simple cable releases over...
How to photograph artwork like a pro with just one light
Harry Durgin
Scanning artwork certainly has its advantages, but it also has its limitations. Brushstrokes can benefit from a more unidirectional light source. Photographing in a controlled...
If you ever wondered where the phrase “Watch the birdie!” came from, here you go
Markus Hofstätter
“Watch the Birdie” – that’s what my parents told me, to make sure I look into the camera before they took a photo of me....
This is the most frugal DIY clamp for high speed laser triggers
Ted Scott
A few years ago, I became interested in what stuff looks like when falling through space. Specifically, I wanted to see the accidental shapes which...
Everything you need to know for filming and photographing soap bubbles
Maximilian Simson
There are certain subjects in the macro world, which are so fascinating and absorbing that almost every macro photographer will point a camera at them...
Anamorphic lens: What is it and why you should use it
Daniel Sand
Anamorphic lenses are an asset in any filmmaker’s toolbox. As a creator, you’re faced with tough choices when it comes to your masterpiece. However, when...
A review of Hähnel Pro Cube2 battery charger
Rui Bandeira
In recent years we have seen a demand for lighter and smaller cameras, and manufacturers have responded to that demand, mainly with mirrorless cameras, but...