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DxO Film Pack 8 Review | The Most Comprehensive Film Emulation Tool We’ve Ever Seen

Digital photography is about technical perfection and “clean image data”; film photography is about emotion, character, soul… At least those are the cliches! Except, what if you could blow away all the stereotypes and have all of those things at your fingertips? It sounds too good to be true, however, this DxO Film Pack 8 ... Read more
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Location Scouting: On the Hunt for the Perfect Shots

One of the most tedious and difficult things that can often happen to photographers is to think of new locations for an upcoming photo or video shoot. Here are some tips to help you find the perfect location for your next shoot.

Lumaprints Review: Framed Canvas and Framed Fine Art Prints (Quality That Punches Above the Price)

When we talk about the value of preserving photos, prints still do what digital files cannot. Sure, digital is convenient, fast, and easy to share, but it’s also easy to ignore. Think of the countless images that live on your phone, hard drives, or social feeds. They tend to disappear rather quickly, no matter how ... Read more
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Glossy VS Matte Photos | Which Print Paper is Better?

Even in today’s world of digital displays, most photographers have printed at least a few of their photos. When it comes to photo printing, one of the most common questions is, glossy or matte? Deciding between these two types of paper is a huge decision, and you definitely want to make the right choice! There ... Read more

Second Shooter Contract Sample for Second and Third Photographers

For those who are looking to step foot into the professional realm of photography (or those who are already there), you may start to realize that you can’t be everywhere at once. And even if you think you can, there are inevitably moments that you will miss. By photographing a wedding solo you could be ... Read more

Lighting for Pet Photography with One-Light

Often, photographers who are considering the graduation from natural-light-only photography to the addition of artificial light into the mix will feel intimidated by the notion. In this article on lighting for pet photography, we’re here to show you that there’s no need — using flash can be easy. When you’re first getting started, using a ... Read more
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Cherry Blossom Photoshoot Tips | Capturing the Beauty of Spring

Spring is a season of new beginnings, and what better way to celebrate than by capturing the beauty of cherry blossoms through photography? With their delicate pink and white petals, these trees provide a stunning backdrop for photoshoots of all kinds. Their ephemeral nature adds a unique, whimsical quality to the photos that’s hard to ... Read more

Posing Guide for Photographing Children

Children are often the first subjects that a photographer falls in love with as a primary subject.  There are endless benefits of shooting little ones who have yet to develop camera shyness, allowing beginning photographers to have a moving, dynamic, energetic, and sometimes patient subject.  But it isn’t until you are hired to shoot children ... Read more
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Learn “Spotlight” LIGHTING Photography Portraits

There are countless ways to get creative with studio portrait lighting. In this video, we’ll be putting the spotlight on our model with an incredibly simple creative lighting setup using only two off-camera flashes. Video: Creative Lighting Setup For “Spotlight” Style Portraits Before we jump in, be sure to give my friend and model, Kiara, ... Read more
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20+ Incredible Examples of Creative Lighting

A photograph cannot exist without light. Light is an integral aspect of a photograph that can influence the mood, emotion, and ultimately, tell a story. Though there are several unwritten rules of light use that photographers follow to capture an image, there are those who break the bounds and create a one-of-a-kind moment. In this ... Read more

From Nikon To Fuji | Why This Pro Made The Switch Is Good Food For Thought

Kishore Sawh

Fujifilm is biting at the heels of the bigger names, and winning many of us over. Here's why one Pro switched from Nikon to Fuji in detail

Fuji’s 55-200mm F/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS, The Standard for Variable Aperture Zooms

Anthony Thurston

I have had the wonderful opportunity to give the Fuji 55-200mm F/3.5-4.8 along with the Fuji X-T1 over the last month or so. Today I am here to share my final thoughts and review on the 55-200mm lens.

Review: Fuji X-E2 | The Mistress

Kishore Sawh

The Fuji X-E2 is a worthy evolution of the X-E1 and X-Pro1 combination. It isn't without its quirks, but offers tremendous value, and may have you enjoying shooting again.

Review | Fuji’s XF 23mm f/1.4. With A 35mm Full Frame FOV, Is It A Rival For The X100S?

Kishore Sawh

In their hearty stable of primes, the Fujinon Xf 23mm f/1.4 stands as the 35mm equivalent on full frame. Is it an X100s beater?

Review | Fuji Fujinon XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro Lens

Kishore Sawh

We take a look at Fuji's longest tele prime to see how it performs. It's marketed as a macro, but this, as it turns out, isn't its best quality.

Fuji X-E2 | First Days & Initial Thoughts

Kishore Sawh

We've got our hands on a Fuji X-E2. Here's what we think so far, and what's coming.

Fujifilm X-T1 Review

Dave Kai Piper

At first, I was unsure if I liked the design, the button placements or even the smaller size and weight. Pre X-T1, I was a huge fan of the X-Pro, I am still thinking the X-Pro is the right camera for me, but, I was mighty shocked at just how good the X-T1 is.

Do’s & Don’ts of Introducing Kids to Photography

Tanya Goodall Smith

Welcome to Time Out with Tanya, where I’ve put my fast paced graphic design career on hold in favor of ...

New Instant Savings On Fujifilm Cameras, $200 Off X-Pro1 + more

Anthony Thurston

There is no denying that with the recent announcement of the new X-T1, buzz around the Fujifilm line is riding high. It looks as if Fujifilm has noticed this and is hoping to lure some more of us their direction with some fresh deals announced over the weekend.

The 10 Must-Photograph Places in Northern Ireland Using Long Exposure

David C

Northern Ireland offers some spectacular landscapes from the Dark Hedges, made famous by the Game of Thrones, to the cranes of Harland and Wolff, home of the Titanic. Here are just ten locations in Northern Ireland that I’ve approached with a long shutter speed and an ND filter.

5 Creative Ways to Photo Document Your Life in 2014

Tanya Goodall Smith

The human obsession with documenting personal existence on the planet Earth, goes back as far as we can fathom. From ...

Mighty Little Brother: Fujifilm’s New X-E1 Mirrorless Camera!

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The Fujifilm X-E1 has almost everything that made the Fujifilm X-Pro 1 popular, from its cool retro form factor to the highly-acclaimed APS-C X-Trans CMOS Sensor, but at a $1,000 price tag entry point.