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If $5K+ for an iMac Pro is too much, it’s not for you!

Dec 30, 2017 Lee Herbet

There’ve been one or two comments about the new iMac Pro since we finally got specs and prices a little while ago, so I thought…



Take a peek behind the scenes of magical “Frozen” photo shoot for Vanity Fair

Dec 29, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Even if you’re too old for cartoons (as if you can ever be), I’m sure you know about Frozen. In February 2018, this Oscar-winning story…



3D print your photography to make backlit lithophanes

Dec 29, 2017 John Aldred

I have my first 3D printer arriving next month. Ok, technically it’s a robot with a 3D printing head, but this is something I’m absolutely…



How to create frozen ice effects in Photoshop

Dec 29, 2017 John Aldred

Christmas may have come and gone, but winter is only just setting in. And with Winter comes the frosty photos and similarly chilled subjects. In…



A simple technique for faking subtle shallow depth of field in Photoshop

Dec 29, 2017 John Aldred

I’m not a massive fan of faking optical characteristics in post. I prefer to shoot it the way I’d like in the first place. But…



Six reasons to get a 135mm f/2 lens

Dec 29, 2017 Micael Widell

Image quality, weight and value for money. We have come to accept that most lenses are strong in only one or two of these three factors, that I…



Apple: “we are sorry for slowing down your phone, we’ll replace your battery for $29”

Dec 29, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

After infuriating the users all over the world by slowing down their iPhones, Apple is now trying to make up for their mistake. They have…



Shutterstock ban all unnatural photos of apes and monkeys after appeal from PETA

Dec 29, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

As a result of a recent appeal from PETA, Shutterstock has decided to ban all photos of monkeys and apes in unnatural situations. The photos…



The best settings to create cinematic footage on your mobile phone

Dec 28, 2017 John Aldred

For some, the humble mobile phone is their weapon fo choice when it comes to shooting video. For others, it’s simply what they have with…



Tips on lighting with single coloured gels when shooting with a Lensbaby

Dec 28, 2017 Jake Hicks

Often a scene can be visually confusing, especially if there are multiple colours and objects in focus that are fighting for our viewer’s attention. This…