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Still Live: Hot Black Friday Canon 5D Mark IV & 6D II Deals with Battery Grip & Printer Are Back

Remember those excellent Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 6D Mark II bundle deals we saw before Christmas? Well, Adorama has brought them back!   Both deals qualify for a $ 350.00 mail-in rebate (prices quoted include the rebate deduction). … Continue reading

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Black and White Picture Techniques

Related note: deal ending soon for The Better Black & White Guide at 70% Off Learn self-expression and interpretation using these black and white photography techniques. Photo by auclairde; ISO 800, f/1.4, 1/180-second exposure. This is not to say that the … Continue reading

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Why Black & White is a Good Place to Start in Photography

Black-and-white photography is the place to start if you’re serious about becoming a better photographer. Go back to the dark ages before digital. Dinosaurs ruled the Earth, and the equivalent of Adobe Lightroom was a small piece of card on … Continue reading

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Better Black & White Photography Guide at 70% Off

Have you ever quickly converted your shots to black & white, hoping to make them “Better”? And the result was bland to say the least? This is a very common occurrence. Knowing how to convert color to B&W with a working understanding … Continue reading

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Refurb. Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Black & Selphy CP1200 Black Bundle – $199.99 Shipped (Reg. $512.96)

For a limited time, use promo code BUNDLE318 at the Canon Store to get the Refurbished Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Black & Selphy CP1200 Black Bundle for $ 199.99 with free shipping. Regularly $ 512.96.   PowerShot SX730 HS Black … Continue reading

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How to Create Silky Split Toned Black and White Photos Using Luminosity Masks

Have you ever found it hard to choose between processing an image in color or black and white? It can be a tough decision. Enriching colors that instantly captivate your attention versus a timeless black and white photograph full of … Continue reading

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How to Make Brilliant Black and White Photos with Dramatic Composition

It’s hard to beat the power and drama of good black and white photography. There’s a reason that monochrome has survived and prospered as an artistic medium despite the arrival of color photos. But how do you harness the power … Continue reading

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5 Reasons Why You Might Want to Try Black and White Photography

There are different schools of thought when it comes to black and white photography. Some believe it was a technical limitation of the past that you need to get over and move on. While others see it as a creative … Continue reading

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How to do Black and White Conversion with ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate

Now that we’ve poked around ACD System’s most capable software – having worked out a decent Photo Studio Ultimate workflow, as well as ways to make migration as easy as it can be – I think it may be time … Continue reading

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4 Tips For Better Black and White Photos In Lightroom

Some photographers use Photoshop for converting photos to black and white, others use plugins. But what you might not know is that you can create beautiful black and white images with Lightroom. The benefit of keeping your workflow within Lightroom … Continue reading

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Weekly Photography Challenge – Black Background

This week I have something a little different for you for the challenge – shooting on a black or dark background. Photo by Daniele Levis Pelusi on Unsplash Weekly Photography Challenge – Black Background The idea here is to create something dramatic. Make … Continue reading

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Taking a Black and White Photo in the Digital Age

by Kent DuFault, a GuruShots Master Come on! Admit it. Most of us have never touched a piece of photographic film. I guess that statement is mostly true- if you’re under the age of 35. Those of us over the … Continue reading

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