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How to Keep Camera Battery Warm in Cold Weather

Use this quick tip to keep your batteries warm while you're shooting in extremely cold temperatures.

How & Why To Shoot On Colored Seamless Backgrounds | Improving Your Portraits

Regardless of your subject, the inclusion of colored seamless backgrounds can differentiate and improve your work.
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Best iPhone Camera Accessories to Expand Your Creative Toolkit

The iPhone is not just a phone; it’s a highly portable device with some of the best camera technology you can have. With the iPhone’s camera, you can exercise your creativity and build your photography skills everywhere you go. Also, it’s worth noting that the iPhone camera only represents the foundation. Like most conventional cameras, ... Read more

Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 Review: A Sub-250g Drone That Actually Makes Sense for Beginners

The bottom line: The Ruko U11MINI 4K RC3 delivers usable 4K video, a 3-axis gimbal, and 96 minutes of flight time across three batteries, all under 249g and under $500. It’s not a DJI killer, but it’s a legitimately good first drone for photographers testing aerial content without the regulatory headaches or financial commitment of ... Read more

Best CRM for Photographers: Real Tools, Real Photographers, Real Results

Photographers lose more potential bookings to a disorganized inbox than they care to admit. A bride emails on a Tuesday afternoon, they’re on a shoot, and by the time they circle back three days later, she’s already signed with someone else. Sound familiar? This isn’t a problem you solve with better time management or more ... Read more
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Learn the Art of Visual Storytelling Through Photography

Storytelling in photography is an invaluable tool that allows us to communicate beyond words and deliver a visual narrative that touches our hearts and minds alike.  An image, or a set of images, that tell a story can have a profound impact on the viewers, connecting with them on a level beyond the aesthetics of ... Read more
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Forest Photography Tips & Guide for Better Photos

Forest photography offers a unique creative challenge: capturing the interplay of light filtering through canopies, the textures of ancient bark, and the mood that only woodlands can provide. Whether you’re drawn to misty morning scenes, dramatic light rays, or intimate details of forest floors, mastering forest photography requires understanding both technical skills and the unique ... Read more
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PPI vs DPI: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters to Photographers

PPI and DPI are both very important terms for any photographer who wants to display their images as beautifully as possible.

Aiarty Video Enhancer: Clean Up Noisy, Low-Light Footage and Upscale to 4K (New Year Deal)

With 2026 underway, creators looking to bring new life to their old, noisy, or low-resolution videos should take note of a compelling promotion from Aiarty. The company’s AI Video Enhancer, a desktop application designed to upscale, denoise, and restore footage, is now available at its lowest price ever as part of a New Year special. ... Read more

How to Use a Light Meter for Film

Metering film is the most common cause of frustration amongst new film shooters, but it’s also one of the most important skills to master. Incorrect metering can lead to wasted sessions, missed shots, and lots of wasted money on film. The good news? Once you understand the fundamentals, metering becomes second nature. In this article, ... Read more
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What is “Exposing to the Left” and Should You Do It?

Pye

You'll be amazed at how much time you can save if you combine this exposure tip with those we shared in Part One, and it works regardless of the camera you use. Check out Part Two (of Two) in our exposure series.

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How to Use An ND Filter For Portraits

Pye

Who says you can't use ND filters for portraiture?

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German Researchers Design Image Sensor With Nearly Limitless Dynamic Range

David Crewe

German Researchers have developed an image sensor that apparently makes it virtually impossible to blow your highlights. It uses “self-resetting pixels” which when they get saturated, don’t clip. It simply starts counting over, keeping track of the number of times it’s started over.

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Lighting Tips | Learn How To Recognize Good Light For Landscape Photography

Wendell Weithers

When you’re looking for a good source of reflected light, you’re also looking for an environment whose elements have characteristics ...

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Canon’s 6D Mark II Dynamic Range Worse Than Its Predecessor & APS-C 80D | Who Is It For?

Wendell Weithers

What's Canon's purpose and game plan here?

Photography Tips

How To Capture Beautiful Images With A Low Dynamic Range Camera

Justin Heyes

Today, just about everyone wants to shoot with a camera that can pull 13-14 stops of dynamic range. The good thing is that you don't necessarily need the newest and best cameras to shoot beautiful pictures, you just need to know what your limits are and how to make the most of what you have.

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MIT Boffins Have Made A Camera That Will Never Overexpose An Image

Kishore Sawh

It's basically HDR at an individual pixel level. It's genius, and you may want it now.

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The Nikon D4S – Does It Not Live Up To Expectations?

J. Cassario

I have been shooting with the D4S for the past month and have had mixed opinions on it. Since I currently own the Nikon Df and D800E, I have been making comparisons between the 3 very different camera bodies.