Monthly Archives: April 2018

5 Ways to Challenge Yourself as a Wildlife Photographer

As a wildlife photographer, often it can seem challenging enough just to find your subjects out in the field, let alone get close enough to take that perfect image. However, to develop as a photographer, constantly challenging yourself is a … Continue reading

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Canon Second-Half April 2018 Instant Rebates Announced

Canon has announced its newest instant rebate programs which will be available from April 15 – 28, 2018. In the previous two [short, 2-week] instant rebate programs, Canon progressively pared down the list of eligible items until very few items … Continue reading

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Interesting Photo of the Day: Winnats Sunrise

It doesn’t matter if you’re a professional photographer or just traveling the world; sunrises are one of the most ideal backdrops for photography. While this magical timeframe may offer the eye beauty and splendor, it doesn’t always translate to our … Continue reading

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Tips for Photographing Real Estate Interiors

In this article, we’ll address the challenges you may face when photographing real estate interiors and a few ways to combat the issues. Shooting bracketed images is the most common and effective way to handle high contrast interiors. Read on … Continue reading

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Could GoPro be about to be sold to Xiaomi?

Could action cam giant GoPro be about to be snapped by Chinese rival Xiaomi? If reports in The Information are anything to go buy we could see a major shake-up in the action camera market very soon. Despite GoPro dominating … Continue reading

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Hot Deal: Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens with Free USB Dock – $789.00 Shipped (Reg. $1,089.00)

Hot Deal: Through this weekend, Adorama has the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens for Canon/Nikon (review) available for $ 789.00 with free expedited shipping. Regularly $ 1,089.00.   A free Sigma USB Dock is included ($ 59.00 … Continue reading

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Five Simple Exercises to Improve your Photography

In this article, you will get five simple exercises to help you improve your photography. How to grow as a photographer Everyone, from beginners to professionals, seeks to improve their photography. Yet we often struggle to do just that, repeatedly … Continue reading

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Review of the Lensbaby Burnside 35 Special Effects Lens

A Lensbaby lens is a dream come true for artistic, creative, and ground-breaking photographers. A company made famous by their innovative effect lenses and optics, Lensbaby has captivated the industry for nearly 14 years. This company’s newest pride and joy … Continue reading

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A Beginning Photographer’s Guide to Light

Lighting plays a crucial role in photography. It can bring a photograph to life, it can generate effects, including spectacular shadows or silhouettes, or it may have a distinctly negative influence by creating unwanted glare and reflections. Photo by BMcIvr; … Continue reading

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Whitetail Fawns – Cutest Animals on the Face of This Planet?

What is the cutest animal on the face of this planet? Whitetail deer fawns are at the top of my list. These adorable fawns decided they were going where I was and I was thankful that I could zoom out … Continue reading

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Photographing Toddlers – 5 Tips for Keeping Your Sanity

“Having a two-year-old is like having a blender that you don’t have the top for.” – Jerry Seinfeld No doubt, you’ve experienced the frustration of photographing your own toddler or a family with toddlers. Frustration and anxiety come from not … Continue reading

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How to Simulate Venetian Blinds Lighting Using Photoshop

When you’re having a romantic dinner you light it with candles and not a bright reflector, right? That’s because light contributes to forming an atmosphere. When you’re making a photograph, measuring the right exposure is not the only thing that … Continue reading

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