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The Secret to Consistent Lighting in Headshots

Thu 13 Feb 2025 3:03pm

Getting consistent results in headshots can be a challenge, especially when you're shooting in different locations with varying lighting conditions. If you've ever had to match headshots taken in different offices or on different days, you know how tricky it can be. The right approach ensures your clients get the consistency they expect without unnecessary stress.

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Why Letting Go of Judgment Will Transform Your Photography

Thu 13 Feb 2025 2:03pm

Curiosity is essential in photography, but there’s something even more fundamental that often gets overlooked. Without it, curiosity doesn’t take root, and creativity becomes a forced process instead of something natural.

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How to Make the Most of Flat Winter Light

Thu 13 Feb 2025 1:03pm

The winter landscape doesn’t have to be dull. It offers a unique palette of muted colors and soft light that can create striking images. However, capturing the subtlety of these scenes requires attention to tone, contrast, and composition.

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American Primeval: Behind the Scenes of Netflix' Epic Western Saga

Wed 12 Feb 2025 11:03pm

Every movie set has a unit still photographer who is there to capture all the action, both on camera and off. From critical moments in the film’s narrative arc to the flurry of orchestrated activity behind the scenes, this photographer has a front-row seat to the magic of motion picture making.

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The Black and White Advantage

Wed 12 Feb 2025 10:03pm

There’s nothing quite like the solitude of my darkroom at dawn, the hum of my enlarger in the background, and the image slowly appearing on paper in my hands. For me, photography is more than capturing a moment—it’s a meditative journey into light, shadow, and form.

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7 Tips to Simplify Your Landscape Compositions

Wed 12 Feb 2025 9:03pm

One of the best things you can do as a landscape photographer to improve your photographs is to master your compositions. For many, working on composition is difficult, with the pieces never quite coming together, even after watching videos and reading articles. These seven tips aim to change that.

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Why Some Landscapes Make Bad Photos

Wed 12 Feb 2025 8:03pm

Not every beautiful scene makes a good photograph. Learning to recognize what works and what doesn’t is an essential skill. Composition, lighting, and focus all play a role, but understanding how to control these elements is what separates strong images from forgettable ones.

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Adobe Announces Firefly Generative AI Video Model

Wed 12 Feb 2025 7:53pm

A videographer must master both the process of shooting and the process of editing to create a compelling final video. During the shooting phase, you capture the scenes necessary to assemble the final project in the editing phase. Once you begin editing, your only option is to work with the footage you captured during shooting. If you neglected to film a particular shot, there is no way to create it later. Today marks a paradigm shift with Adobe's announcement of a Firefly Video Model in public beta, making it possible to create video footage from scratch.

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Why Breaking Into Photography Is Harder Than Ever

Wed 12 Feb 2025 7:03pm

Photography is harder to break into than ever. The cost of living is up, gear is expensive, and opportunities often go to those with connections. If you’ve struggled to get a foothold in the industry, you’re not alone. Many talented creatives find themselves stuck, not because they lack skill or dedication, but because the system favors those with financial backing.

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10 Controversial Camera Brand Opinions (And Why I'm Right)

Wed 12 Feb 2025 5:03pm

These opinions might ruffle feathers, but they're rooted in years of shooting, testing, and loving cameras of all shapes and sizes. From color science to craftsmanship, lens lore to mirrorless revolutions – nothing is off-limits. Disagree? Good. Fight me.

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The Rare Canon Lens You’ve Never Heard Of

Wed 12 Feb 2025 4:03pm

Canon has released many legendary lenses over the years, but some models remain obscure. One of the rarest is the EF 50-200mm f/3.5-4.5 L, an autofocus L-series lens from 1988. If you’ve never heard of it, you’re not alone. It’s so rare that even finding information on it can be difficult, but that makes testing one all the more interesting.

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Six Lessons That Will Change How You Shoot

Wed 12 Feb 2025 3:03pm

Buying a new camera won’t make you a better photographer. Improvement comes from consistent practice, not from having the latest gear. If you want to capture great photos, you need to put in the time to understand how light, composition, and timing work together.

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Broadcaster Under Fire for Potential Breach of Sexual Offences Act With AI-Generated Scarlett Johansson Footage

Wed 12 Feb 2025 2:03pm

Channel 4 is facing legal criticism after airing a segment in its documentary Vicky Pattison: My Deepfake Sex Tape that featured an AI-generated image resembling Scarlett Johansson in lingerie—a move that legal experts suggest might contravene the Sexual Offences Act of 2003.

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Is the Nikon 600mm f/6.3 VR S the Best Super-Telephoto for Z Mount?

Wed 12 Feb 2025 1:03pm

Size, weight, and cost can make finding the right super-telephoto lens a challenge. A lens that balances reach, image quality, and portability is rare, but this one might be just right.

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Do You Consider Yourself a Serious Photographer? If So, DxO PhotoLab 8 Is Aimed at You

Tue 11 Feb 2025 10:03pm

When I am developing an image, I want to get the best possible results. Over the years, I have tried many different programs side by side, and for final image quality, DxO PhotoLab stands out. Here’s why anyone serious about their photography should consider it.

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The Beauty of Micro Four Thirds for Landscape Photography

Tue 11 Feb 2025 9:03pm

Scotland’s rugged landscapes and dramatic weather make it a dream location for landscape photography. The challenge is capturing that beauty in a way that does it justice. The right gear helps.

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The Secret to Better Landscape Shots: Get Up Earlier

Tue 11 Feb 2025 8:03pm

If your outdoor shots aren’t turning out how you want, the problem might not be your camera settings. It could be your timing.

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A Smarter Way to Edit Landscape Photos in Lightroom

Tue 11 Feb 2025 7:03pm

Editing landscape photos can feel overwhelming with all the tools available, but you don’t need to use most of them. The key is knowing which adjustments actually make a difference. A few simple changes can turn a flat raw file into something that reflects the scene as you remember it.

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Do You Own The Best Photography Book of All Time?

Tue 11 Feb 2025 6:03pm

The Decisive Moment is arguably one of the greatest photography books ever published, featuring photos from Henri Cartier-Bresson that capture the precise instant when all elements in a scene come together perfectly to create a powerful and meaningful image.

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Why Won’t Sony, Nikon or Canon Make This Camera?

Tue 11 Feb 2025 5:03pm

Given that finding a Fuji X100VI is ultra rare and the Leica Q3 is reserved only for those with very deep pockets, surely there’s a gap in the market. None of the big three manufacturers seems interested, but why not?

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