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The Best Product Photography Backdrops and How to Use Them

Like window displays from the days of brick & mortar, the photos that companies use to sell their products have been purposefully designed to make a positive first impression. Afterall, within the realm of marketing, appearance definitely matters. In fact, a study from a few years back found that “93% of consumers consider visual appearance ... Read more
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Optical Zoom VS Digital Zoom – What’s The Difference?

These days, almost every camera with a built-in lens has some sort of a “zoom” label on it. However, not all types of zoom are created equal, especially if you include cell phone cameras. There are two major different technologies that are used: digital zoom, and optical zoom. What’s The Difference Between Digital And Optical ... Read more
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8 Reasons Why Your Photos Are Blurry and How To Fix Them

In this video, Tony and Chelsea Northrup give 8 common reasons why your photos are blurry and also gives ways to fix each.

Linogy Rechargeable Battery System – A Smarter Way to Stay Powered | Review

For photographers and videographers juggling flash units, wireless triggers, audio gear, and other battery-hungry tools, managing AA and AAA batteries can be a quiet nuisance. Linogy’s all-in-one rechargeable battery system aims to solve that, not just with faster charging, but smarter management, safer operation, and an environmental angle worth noting. As we head into the ... Read more

How To Become A Wedding Videographer – A Step by Step Guide

Getting started as a wedding videographer can be very overwhelming, especially when you don't have a clue where to start. Thankfully we've got you covered with a quick start guide to help you figure out the steps you need to follow to get your videography career moving in the right direction.

5 Reasons to Try Impossible Things AI Culling Inside Lightroom Classic

If you’ve ever spent hours (or days) culling thousands of wedding, portrait, or event images, you know the pain. And while plenty of tools promise faster culling, most miss the mark, sacrificing emotion for efficiency or forcing you to switch apps and break your workflow. Impossible Things is aiming to change that with a culling ... Read more
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Photography Challenge: Portraits in a Car

Scrolling through Instagram you’ll come across some creative and unique shoot concepts and locations, but if there is anything 2020 taught us… we’ve got to work with what we’ve got. Instead of heading out to a fancy location to film our YouTube video this week, we opted for something more convenient. This week, we’re going ... Read more

Imagen Video Brings AI-Powered Color Grading to Premiere Pro with New LUT-Driven Workflow

Imagen has launched Imagen Video, a new AI-powered color-grading tool designed for high-volume wedding and event videographers. It is now available in Beta and completely free to use. Videographers can start a new project immediately, with no credit card or subscription required. Via this platform, Imagen Video aims to remove one of the most time-consuming ... Read more

Filmora V15’s AI Extend: A New Tool for Smoothing Clips and Stretching Moments

What happens when a moment ends too soon on camera? For editors, that often means jumping through hoops—reshooting, looping footage, or faking slow motion—to create a smoother transition or preserve the emotional beat. Wondershare introduced AI Extend inside Filmora V15, using AI frame generation to extend clips by up to eight seconds without traditional interpolation ... Read more
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7 Winter Photography Tips, Ideas, and Examples

If you think wintertime is an excuse to put your camera away and stay warm indoors, think again. Winter photography can be one of the most rewarding challenges you’ll face as a photographer, whether you’re interested in landscapes, cityscapes, seascapes, wildlife, or even portraits. In this article, we’ll cover a variety of tips, ideas, and ... Read more
Photography Tips

Five Ways to Get Inspired for Your Next Shot

Will Nicholls

We all hit the proverbial photographic wall at multiple points in our career. You feel like you’ve photographed everything, and don’t know where to look next for another picture. Take a look at these top 5 tips for getting inspired, and hopefully it won’t be long until you’re clicking away again!

Photography Tips

UV Lights and Body Paint | Von Wong Inspires Again In This BTS Video

Chris Nachtwey

Von Wong mixes body paint and UV lights together to make surreal images. Check out the BTS!

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Tips for Successful Timelapse Photography with Corey Rich

Chris Nachtwey

In the Nikon sponsored video below, Corey Rich shows you how he sets up his gear to create a beautiful star-filled timelapse.

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An Epic Underwater Photo Shoot -Tips for Success with Benjamin Von Wong

Chris Nachtwey

To make epic, creative images you need a good vision, plan, and team. Benjamin Von Wong is great at pulling all those pieces of the puzzle together and never fails to impress.

Photography Tips

An Inside Look at Von Wong’s Magical World Without Photoshop

Kishore Sawh

“Childhood memories, fantasy, and a world within a world,” sounds befitting of a Christmas dream. That’s how Ben Von Wong ...

Camera Reviews and News

Book review: “No Words” by 1x.com

Lauri L.

Every year, since 2008, 1x.com, the premier website for fine art photography and the only curated photo-site on the internet, has been publishing a yearbook featuring the best approved photos from the past year.

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10 Inspirational Photographers | Tuesdays with Lauri

Lauri L.

Inspiration is very important to me when I try to come up with new concepts and ideas for my photos. Sometimes taking a look at other photographers and their work can do the trick. That is why, this week, I decided to compile a list of seven great photographers that have inspired me in the past, and will also hopefully inspire you.

Photographer Features

Creating a Unique Photography Style with Joel Grimes

Pye

One of the great achievements that a photographer can attain in his or her career is to have people immediately ...

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