Monthly Archives: September 2018

Tips on How to Shoot Amazing Interior Photography

Simplify This is the first tip I would like to give you. If you view the interior in front of you, take notice in what needs to be there and what doesn’t. Remove everything that would “eat up” focus in … Continue reading

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Canon EOS R

Canon's latest EOS R is now finally with us. Expectations were already high, and these only rose following Nikon's launch the other week of its new Z system with the Z6 and Z7, and as the debut model in a … Continue reading

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New Fujifilm X-T3 brings a host of upgrades

Fujifilm has confirmed the latest mirrorless addition to its seven-year-old X series, the X-T3. Described as a "complete upgrade" over the X-T2, the new model features a new 26MP back-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor, with a readout speed around 50% … Continue reading

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4 Tips for Helping People Feel Comfortable During Their Portrait Session

Sooner or later, almost everyone has to sit alone in front of a camera for a grad portrait or professional headshot. It is almost always an uncomfortable experience for portrait clients. But it’s easy to forget this as photographers. When … Continue reading

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Tutorial Using Flash to Overpower Ambient Light

You’ve probably come across some images where the subject is well exposed while the background is completely black. While it is still possible that some of those shots were taken in a studio with a black background, it’s also possible … Continue reading

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Flange distance is a camera spec you should understand

News A Nikon lens engineer explains. Nikon’s new full-frame mirrorless Z cameras require a new mount to shoot glass made for traditional DSLRs. Here’s why that is the case. Popular Photography

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LensRentals Teardown: Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II (& III) USM Lens

From the LensRentals Blog: Canon ‘refreshed’ the ever-so-popular 70-200mm f/2.8 lens from a ‘II’ to a ‘III’ with new optical coatings and paint, but no major changes. While the price is higher than the current II, it actually is the … Continue reading

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The A to Z of Photography: Zoom range

Zoom range is a big selling point for digital cameras and lenses. The average ‘kit’ lens sold with an entry-level DSLR or mirrorless camera will have a zoom range of 3x, a premium kit lens might have a 5x zoom … Continue reading

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7 Tips to Get the Best Out of a Model Shoot

Many photographers want to have a human being in their shot. They may ask friends or family to pose for them or may engage the services of a model, either paid or a TFP (trade for prints) engagement. If you … Continue reading

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Is Panasonic about to unveil a full-frame mirrorless camera?

If current rumors are to be believed, Panasonic is on the verge of launching its very own full-frame mirrorless system. Multiple rumor sites state that the Japanese company will be unveiling a new model on 25 September, the day before … Continue reading

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How to Find Your Best Photos Using Compare View In Lightroom Classic CC

To compare your images in Lightroom, you can either use Survey View or Compare View. In this article, I will focus on Compare View in Lightroom Classic CC. Comparing images allows you to choose the very best image or images … Continue reading

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Canon August Rebates Set to Expire Tomorrow

The current Canon instant rebates are scheduled to expire tomorrow, September 1. Of course, Canon may choose to extend the rebates, but there is no guarantee that they will. If an item on your wish list currently qualifies for a … Continue reading

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