Monthly Archives: June 2016

How to Use the Sun as a Keylight for Outdoor Portraits

Afternoon sunlight doesn’t have to be harsh. It can actually enhance the beauty of outdoor photos by being turned into a soft keylight. Photographer Jay P. Morgan shows us how to do this when shooting a human model here: Morgan uses … Continue reading

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Review: Fujifilm X-Pro2 Mirrorless Camera

Ever since Fujifilm unveiled their debut consumer camera in late 2010, the fixed-lens x100, the brand has become a favorite for professionals, and enthusiasts who seek an advanced digital camera experience, that still retains much of the look and quality of … Continue reading

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The New Flickr Uploadr is Completely Useless [for Me, at Least]

by Sean Setters A couple of weeks ago my work laptop went kaput (SSD failure). And while I had a relatively recent backup of my entire system, what I didn’t have was an install file for the Flickr Uploadr program I’ve … Continue reading

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3 Quick Tips for Photographing in the Harsh Midday Sun

One of the most important elements of photography is light. So it’s only natural that as photographers, one of the most important skills to have under your belt is the understanding of different kinds of light, and how to SEE … Continue reading

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Cyber Monday: Cyber Monday 2016: can you really bag tech bargains during the discount frenzy?

Cyber Monday 2016 Until 2014, Cyber Monday was the world’s biggest online sales day. It’s the day when people realise "Oh no! It’s nearly Christmas!" and log on to their favorite online shops, but in 2014 Cyber Monday was eclipsed … Continue reading

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B&H Optic 2016: Transforming Central Park

 Join Central Park Conservancy Photographer and Historian Sara Cedar Miller for a short illustrated presentation on the beautiful design and spectacular features of the Park. Learn about the miraculous transformation of the Park from national disgrace to national treasure by … Continue reading

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Watch This: Benjamin Von Wong Talks About Taking Photography to the “Next Level”

How To It’s about seeing the photo before the camera leaves the bag Photography mad man Benjamin Von Wong shares some insight on how to be “epic”… Popular Photography

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Save 15% or More in Canon Refurbished Sale (Great Stock Selection, Too)

The Canon Store has a wide selection of refurbished DSLR cameras, lenses and speedlight flashes on sale for 15% off or more. In Stock Refurbished Gear  Refurbished Item Orig Price Savings Sale Price Canon EOS 5DS R Body 3,119.20 120.20 2,999.00 … Continue reading

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Facebook Will Delete Auto-Uploaded Smartphone Photos Unless You Download the Moments App

News If you were using the Facebook app to backup your phone photos, check this out Upgrade to the Facebook Moments app before July 7th or all your auto-uploaded photos will be deleted. Popular Photography

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How to Photograph Hummingbirds with a Laser Trigger

The easiest way to photograph hummingbirds is to use a feeder. But that’s just half the story. The other half is timing the shot to perfection. With hummingbirds in flight, that’s easier said than done. So, Jay P. Morgan uses a laser … Continue reading

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How to Take Your Photography to the Next Level with Benjamin Von Wong

 From the COOPH YouTube Channel: Watch photographer Benjamin Von Wong detail how to level up your epic photography game! Canon and Nikon News, Deals and What’s New at The-Digital-Picture.com

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5 Tips to Help Build Your Confidence in Photography

Think of your last bad day of photography, a time where you just blew a whole batch of portraits, or even a couple’s wedding day images were spoiled. As photographers you can’t go back and fix that. Yes if you … Continue reading

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