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Shooting with classic cameras: back to basics

Andrew Sydenham and Phil Hall dust down some old kit as they reacquaint themselves with the delights of shooting with a range of classic cameras Andrew Sydenham and Phil Hall dust down some old kit as they reacquaint themselves with … Continue reading

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CPN: Shooting Boxing with the EOS-1D X Mark II

From the Canon Professional Network: Liz Kreutz is a photographer with a big reputation for capturing the essence of her subjects. CPN writer Mark Alexander finds out how the latest Canon technology is helping the documentary sports photographer develop her … Continue reading

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Beginner Tips for Shooting Action Photography

Digital camera owners who are not that experienced in taking photos often find it hard to capture the action scenes they so desire. With their subjects being mobile, they may not be aware of what to do with their camera … Continue reading

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Tips from a Pro: Shooting Cherry Blossoms With Master Nature Photographer Art Wolfe

How To Tips and techniques for capturing one of nature’s most beautiful displays Photogenic tips on how to capture cherry blossoms in the spring by master nature photographer Art Wolfe Popular Photography

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How Thinking Film and Shooting Digital Can Improve Your Photography

Film is not dead. But since the advent of digital photography, about 20 years ago, film has certainly taken a back seat. Since just over a decade ago, when digital cameras were widely available to the masses, film has almost … Continue reading

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Are You Obsessed with Shooting Wide Apertures – Here’s Why You Might Want to Hold Back

There’s a scene in the original Jurassic Park movie, that almost perfectly describes one lesson I have learned when documenting the world around me with my camera. In this scene Dr. Ian Malcolm, a brilliant mathematician who is visiting the … Continue reading

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Tips for Shooting Through Objects to Create a Special Effect

Photography is as much a study of the creative, as it is a study of the technical. Often, knowing all the technical ins and outs of your camera, still does not guarantee a stellar image – an image that evokes … Continue reading

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Interesting Photo of the Day: Are These Shooting Stars or Satellites?

Dubai-based landscape and astrophotographer Siddharth Prem captured this beautiful photograph of the Northern Lights and several others during his travels in Lofoten, Norway—sparking a debate about whether the light streaks near the top center of the image are shooting stars or satellites: “Waves … Continue reading

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A Guide to Shooting Expired Film

How To Ignore that “best by” date and go out shooting Shooting expired film is a photography adventure that’s both exciting and affordable Popular Photography

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A Guide to Shooting Expired Film

Daniel J. Schneider, used with permission Kodak Plus-X, ASA 125, expired 1975, storage unknown. Rated at ASA 50 and exposed 4/2015, developed normally. Edge issues result from developing; contrast and grain are still extremely good despite this film’s 40-plus years. … Continue reading

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Shooting with RAW Settings in Photography

Many cameras now offer the option to save captured photos in the RAW file format. RAW capture brings with it an extra processing step. This step requires converting the RAW image data to a format that is more easily edited … Continue reading

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Tips for Shooting More Interesting Sports Portraits

Team portraits are easy to snap but difficult to master. A lot of basic portraits stick with the obvious shots—line up the players, stand in front of them, and shoot a few times in case someone blinked the first time. But Kentucky-based … Continue reading

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