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How to Freeze Motion in Photography

In photography, some of the most compelling images are the ones that freeze motion, especially fast moving, dynamic motion. Whether it’s the graceful leap of a dancer, the splash of water mid-air, or the raw energy of a sporting event, freezing motion brings these fleeting moments to life with clarity. In this guide, we’ll explore ... Read more

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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How To Create Motion in a Time-Lapse Using Shutter Speed

Hanssie

Since you can't play with your drone this weekend (if you live within a 32-mile radius of the Super Bowl that is) and you don't want to watch the Super Bowl, how about making a time-lapse?

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London in 4K – A Short Video Shot Entirely on an iPhone 6s

Hanssie

See the beauty of London shot in 4k with the new iPhone 6s.

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Proving The Power & Value Of The iPhone 6S Through Thorough Testing

Kishore Sawh

You start to get the feeling with a breakdown like this of Austin Mann's, that an iPhone is about two features away from putting the final nail in the coffin for the point and shoot.

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Mauna Kea Heavens II – Space Laser Timelapse in 4K!

Matthew Saville

There are only a few places in the world where can you witness a giant laser beam shooting into space, let alone four lasers at once...

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Clever Split Screen Timelapse Shows the Similarities of New York and Paris

Hanssie

Freelance filmmaker Franck Matellini has created this clever timelapse which shows the two popular cities in a side-by-side comparison.

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How To Process Your Milky Way Photos For Maximum Effect

Anthony Thurston

Kenneth Brandon is an avid night sky shooter, who runs a great channel on YouTube, and today, I wanted to share this amazing tutorial he did on how to process images of the Milky Way.

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Syrp Genie Timelapse & Video Motion Control Review – Incredible Versatility and Reliability

Matthew Saville

For the serious videographer or timelapse photographer, motion is critical in creating content that stands out from the crowd. The Syrp Genie is a robust, highly adaptable device that allows anybody to add motion to their creative vision without breaking the bank or being limited by traditional motorized slider systems!

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‘Hyperlapse’ App From Instagram – Turns Your Video Into a Smooth Timelapse in Two Taps

Hanssie

This morning, the people behind that little app, Instagram, released 'Hyperlapse,' a standalone app that makes it super easy to smooth out your shaky tracking shots or create timelapse/hyperlapse videos without the encumbrance of a pricy rig or heavy equipment.

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Useful Pocket Guide and Tips for Timelapse and Astrophotography

Hanssie

If you missed this weekend's Supermoon, it's okay because there are five this year and you still have two more opportunities before the year is out. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare.

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‘A Ride In The Sky’ Gives an Amazing New Twist {Literally} to Astro Timelapse

Hanssie

The following timelapse, created by Lance Page of Page Films, gives a new twist (pun intended) to astro timelapse photography.

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Go Behind the Scenes of This 1960s Photoshoot

Lauri L.

This week I thought I’d give you guys an inside look into a 60‘s inspired fashion photoshoot we organized last Sunday, in a small living room. Yes, you read it right, we really did shoot all the photos in a small 8 square-meter room!

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