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    An occasional bus stop can be the perfect studio for a head shot
    Nov 1, 2016 Udi Tirosh

    Here is a fun little trick that photographer Andrew Tihi (facebook) sent us. If you are looking for a pure white backdrop, why not walk down the…

    Magic Lantern shows signs of life on the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
    Nov 1, 2016 Udi Tirosh

    If you are a long time reader of the blog, you know that we are big fans of Magic Lantern. Magic Lantern is a piece…

    This free location scouting checklist helps you find the perfect shooting spots
    Oct 31, 2016 John Aldred

    For anybody who shoots outside of a set or the studio, location scouting is almost a necessity. Whether you’re shooting video or stills, if you…

    How to shoot portraits on location with outdoor flash
    Oct 31, 2016 John Aldred

    Using flash on location is one of the best things you can to really push your outdoor portraits. Often, the natural light might give you…

    This little device will hijack a drone mid-flight without destroying it
    Oct 30, 2016 Udi Tirosh

    Law enforcement agencies are in an (unofficial) fight with drone operators. And it’s clear why. While some drone pilots are very careful, some have caused quite…

    Stop asking for ‘constructive criticism’ – how to solicit good critique
    Oct 30, 2016 Udi Tirosh

    Have you ever seen that “CC Welcome” caption on photos uploaded to Facebook, Flickr and 500px? Basically it stands for Creative Critique or Constructive Criticism, and…

    How to use displacement mapping for texture wrapping and fake tatoos
    Oct 30, 2016 Joseph Parry

    Halloween is TOMORROW BABY!!!! My favourite time of year because it’s the only time I can delve into just how messed up I am and…

    Top advice from Joel Grimes: follow your own path
    Oct 30, 2016 Udi Tirosh

    [editor’s note: Joel Grimes just released a new portrait photography tutorial. We took the opportunity to ask Joel for his best advice and it is outlined…

    Photographer shops out ex-gang members tattoos, resutls bring them to tears
    Oct 29, 2016 Udi Tirosh

    Photographer Steven Burton started an ambitious project, photoshopping out the tattoos from 27 ex-gang members. He did this to  understand the effects tattoos have on people escaping…

    Photographer travels 20,000 miles by thumb, foot, van, and train. This is how his camera ended up
    Oct 29, 2016 Udi Tirosh

    One of the biggest selling points for more professional cameras is their rigidity. Mag-alloy body vs. Plastics; better weather sealing, and all and all better…