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How to Use Fresnel Lenses in Photography

Fresnel lenses, originally designed for lighthouses, found their way into photography as powerful tools for shaping light. These lenses focus light effectively while remaining lightweight and portable. Whether you’re a portrait photographer or experimenting with creative lighting, understanding how to use Fresnel lenses can add depth and drama to your work. What Are Fresnel Lenses ... Read more

Tips for Going Big with Large Photo Prints

When wall space and budget allows, it’s great to go big with large photo prints. Large prints, which can reach up to 96” wide (that’s eight feet!), allow your clients to preserve their special moments on an epic scale, and they also serve as the ultimate showcase for quality photos. For photographers who’ve made print ... Read more
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4 Effective Communication Skills Photographers Need to Succeed

When we think about jumping into photography as a career, we often focus on our hard skills, or the technical aspects of shooting. It’s the part we fall in love with while learning to use our gear and discovering new techniques to capture incredible images. Knowing how to take beautiful photos, however, does not automatically ... Read more

Midday Photography Lighting Tips for Better Portraits

If you head out unprepared to capture portraits under the midday sun, you might find yourself wrestling with harsh shadows and limited creative opportunities. While this time of day has a reputation for providing less than ideal lighting, we can actually use it to our advantage. In this guide, we will walk through practical tips ... 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
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Staircase Photoshoot Tips for Beautiful Images

Staircases can serve photographers not only as functional structures, but also stunning backdrops for photoshoots. A well-executed staircase photoshoot can produce breathtaking images. However, capturing such images requires an eye for detail, the right equipment, and proper preparation. In this article, we’ll provide tips and tricks on how to execute the perfect staircase photoshoot. From ... Read more
Why Everyone Knows You’re Not a Professional Product Photographer And How To Change

How to Do Product Photography for Small Business: Photography Tips to Follow

You can have an amazing product and still lose a sale because the photo feels off: the color looks wrong, the shadows are distracting, or the image just doesn’t look like something a real store would publish. The frustrating part is that most of those problems aren’t about having a better camera, but about getting ... Read more

SEO Link Building For Photographers | A Complete Guide (Updated)

A little while ago SLR Lounge released the Photography SEO And Web Marketing E-Book. Here are 5 SEO tips which I picked up from this book that I thought were particularly relevant to photographers, and rarely mentioned elsewhere.
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Wedding Maps Rolls Out New Features to Help Photographers Build Authority and Book More Clients

Wedding Maps has been quietly building one of the most photographer-friendly directories in the industry. Unlike pay-to-play platforms that charge thousands for basic visibility, Wedding Maps takes a different approach: help photographers build genuine authority through editorial features, backlinks, and awards that actually move the needle on SEO, AI search, and overall credibility. If you’re ... Read more
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How to Take BETTER Photos in Harsh Sunlight (Get CREATIVE Outside)

Follow photographer Murtaza Siraj through a complete photo shoot & learn to find natural light patterns for creative effect under harsh, midday sun!
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Olympus Going Full Frame? Fuji X-Pro2 Hands-On & A6100 Expected Soon! {Daily Roundup}

Anthony Thurston

Today we discuss some interesting rumors regarding Olympus's possible move into full frame, a great hands-on review of the new Fuji X-Pro2, and some interesting teaser rumors regarding Sony's A6100.

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300mm f/4 PRO Delayed While Olympus Adds Image Stabilization?

Anthony Thurston

We have known an Olympus 300mm F/4 was on the way for quite some time now. Many have wondered why there has been such a delay on the availability of the lens, and today a new theory has emerged.

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Olympus Makes Fun of DSLRs With Hilarious ‘DSL-ARM’ Campaign

Hanssie

Olympus releases two mockumentary videos making fun of the weight of DSLRs with a fictional condition that affects DSLR users, called 'DSLR-ARM'.

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Olympus Announces Two New PRO Lenses & Limited Edition E-M5 II

Anthony Thurston

Well, the leaks said they were coming soon, and they were right. Today, Olympus expanded its ever growing PRO lens lineup with two new offerings, as well as announced the leaked Titanium OM-D E-M5 II.

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Upcoming E-M5 II Will Feature Same Sensor As Current E-M5 | Rumor

Anthony Thurston

Last week we shared with you the latest rumors coming out of Olympus regarding an upcoming OMD E-M5 II, and its impressive 'sensor shift' 40MP mode. Today, some more details have emerged about this new body, specifically regarding the sensor.

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Olympus E-M5 II Will Feature ‘Sensor Shift’ Capable Of 40MP Images | Rumor

Anthony Thurston

The new OMD E-M5 II is now rumored to have 'sensor shift' technology that will allow the user to shoot images up to 40MP.

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Olympus OMD E-M1 Review

Christopher

We take a look at the Olympus OMD EM-1 as it pertains to Travel Photography in this review.

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6 Photokina Announcements Action/Wildlife Photographers Should Note

Anthony Thurston

If you are an action/sports/wildlife photographer, then this has been the Photokina of your dreams. Seriously, almost every company has put out something aimed at the specific needs of the action/sports/wildlife photographers out there.

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Leaked Screen Of Olympus E-M1 Firmware Confirms 4K Addition

Anthony Thurston

We have talked about the Olympus E-M1 rumor that a new firmware update would bring 4K video before, and today, we have an update on that for you.

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Olympus Lauches New ‘Elite’ E-M5 Body and Kit

Anthony Thurston

Today, Olympus announced a new 'Elite' E-M5 Body and lens kit. The original EM-5 was originally announced back in 2012, and was hailed as one of Olympus's most competitive cameras to date.

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Upcoming Olympus E-M1 Update To Feature 4K?

Anthony Thurston

More rumors are coming in about possible actions companies might be taking for Photokina in September. This time, we have a new rumor from the Olympus camp regarding a possible "Silver Edition" and firmware update for E-M1 cameras.

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From Canon 5D Mark III To Olympus OM-D E-M1 – First Impressions

Ki Thomas

My first impressions comparing the flagship Olympus OM-D EM-1 to the Canon 5D Mark III.

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