Bing Putney

Bing is a professional portrait and on-set still photographer who lives in Los Angeles, and frequently travels the world to explore new and interesting cultures and pastries. Website: bingputneyphotography.com Instagram: @bingputney

Artistic Motion Blur in the Studio | How I Shot (and Edited) It

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I found myself interested in the idea of capturing and conveying movement in still photography. There are, ostensibly, two approaches to the idea: you can either use a very short shutter speed, or strobe lighting, to freeze an object or person in motion, or you can lengthen the shutter speed and embrace the motion blur. …

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5 Ways to Separate your Subject From the Background

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When shooting portraits, finding a way to draw the viewer’s attention to the subject and make them pop out from the background is often a primary goal for photographers. We’ve all been frustrated by situations where the subject seems to fade into their surroundings, making for a drab, uninteresting image. The following are a few tricks …

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App Review: RNI Films | Simple, Smart & Streamlined

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There is no shortage of film simulation apps for smartphones. Though Instagram may have started the fad back when its filters were the main feature of a stripped down, mobile-only app, a myriad of others have followed. VSCO is probably still the leader among the more discerning users, but a whole crop of newcomers are …

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How I Set Up My Sony A7Rii & What I Wish I Could Fix

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One of the great things about the Sony A7 series cameras is their level of customizability. There are 11 assignable buttons and a control wheel,which can be set to cover a huge range of functions, as well as a quick access menu with room for 12 more frequently used menu items. This means that you …

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Westcott Unveils 15-in-1 Shoot Through Reflector

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Westcott has been an exciting company to follow recently. Accessories like the Eyelighter, Rapid Box Beauty Dish and Ice Light  have shown off their creativity and quality, and their newest offering seems to continue in that spirit. It’s called the Omega Reflector 360,  and claims to be the world’s first 15 in 1 reflector. Essentially, what …

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DJI Now Majority Shareholder Of Hasselblad | What Does That Mean?

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In what could prove to be a significant move, DJI, a Chinese company most well known for producing industry leading drones and camera stabilizers, has acquired a majority stake in Hasselblad, a legendary name in the photography arena. First reported by Luminous Landscape, details of the deal are scarce, but we do know that DJI has …

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