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Download and Retouch a Photo Nino Batista Shot in Miami
I am calling this the "Dani Diamond Experiment", because he has done this before, and I thought the end results were fascinating. See, Dani's been …
Learn Storytelling From the Masters of Film
We can learn so much about the art of storytelling through careful study of some of the pinnacles of the film. Blocking, subtext, shot framing: all …
VSCO Launches Limited Edition World Wildlife Fund Preset
To photograph nature is pure, to give back in the process is supreme. VSCO has given the opportunity to give back with the launch of the Limited …
How to Plan an Editorial Shoot
Editorial and commercial shoots are usually very lively and put quite a bit of pressure on the photographer. Managing a full crew on set and making …
4 Artist's Instincts that You Need to Overcome Before Transforming Your Photography from Hobby to Career
Photographers almost always begin as artists. The camera doesn't draw the interest of the business minded, rather, it draws the passion of the …
Lomography Releases Kickstarter for Daguerreotype Achromat Art Lens for Modern Day Cameras
"The Daguerreotype Achromat Art Lens is a revival of a lost esthetic that disappeared from photography some 175 years ago. Based on the Charles …
The 3-Step Process of Personal Photography
Dear friend,<p>If you’ve ever wanted to find more meaning, purpose, and direction in your photography— I recommend you to pursue “<b>personal photography</b>.” …
'Photographer from Hell' Sued After Wedding Photography Catastrophe
Shooting a wedding can certainly be a daunting task, especially if you're new to the genre. However, self-described "up and coming photographer" …
It's New Class Thursday!
<b>Photo Recipes: Beauty Headshots with Scott Kelby</b><br>Join <b>Scott Kelby</b> for the second installment in his Photo Recipes series with a focus on beauty …
Fall In Love Immediately With Places Afar After Seeing Photographs From 'Follow Me Away'
Think for a moment about the Tolkien-inspired visions flashing though the mind of Robert Plant as he penned the mystical lyrics to “Ramble On.” Vast …
Shaking Up Beauty Standards: A Photography Revolution on the Way?
If you think that your fashion imagery has to be all about young models, think again. Being trendy today is focusing on seniors. And what we might …
It's Guest Blog Wednesday featuring Hybrid Dave Williams!
“Lend me your eyes and I’ll show you what I see.” – Hybrid Dave, 2013 (fact). I’m Dave Williams and I’m a photographer from London, England. I shoot …
How to Get Perfect Color in Your Photography From Camera to Computer
Getting color consistency from your eye, to your camera, to your computer can be a real pain in the butt. Especially if you still haven't settled …
Observe Climbing In Iceland With Photographer Tim Kemple
Tim Kemple is on a mission to find new ways to document adventure and travel. It shouldn't come as a surprise that Kemple recently teamed up with ice …
Impossible Project Announces Their New Instant Film Camera
Impossible Project, the awesome folks that have been bringing you film for your Polaroid 600 instant cameras and even the ability to make Polaroid …
Going for Gold - How to Submit to Print Competitions on a Budget
Once you start adding up all of the fees, cost of prints, cost of matting, and cost of shipping, entering photography competitions can start feeling …
How Not to Get Burned When Buying a Used Lens
Whether you’re doing photography in a professional way or as a passion, it’s an expensive discipline. And we are not just talking about cameras and …
Aerial Photography Insights and Inspiration with Vincent Laforet
Vincent Laforet is a name that has recently become synonymous with world-class aerial photography. His incredible images from above gives us a new …
How To Make Your Facebook Profile Video A Cinemagraph For Free
Today Facebook announced a partnership with Flixel and their Cinemagraph Pro app for iPhone and iPad. You can now make a cinemagraph for your …
Mixed Light Basketball Portraits by Erik Christian
Photographer Erik Christian, based in Hudson Valley, NY, created athletic portraits using continuous lights and strobes. He recently shot a series of …
Three Thoughts That Hold You Back as a Photographer
Artists struggle with many emotions throughout their day. One of the most typical emotions is a sense of inadequacy, both in business and creativity. …
Holdfast + Fundy Streetwise Review: A Camera Bag for the Street-Smart Photographer
Street photographers are a funny breed and have special requirements for their equipment. Ardent street photographer and owner of Fundy Software, …
Simple Ways to Get Out of Creative Photography Ruts
With great photography comes great responsibility. Taking photos can be fun, yet challenging at times, especially when you hit a creative rut. …
Meet Lytro Cinema: 755-Megapixels, 300 FPS, Refocus and Change Depth of Field in Post
Lytro, the "light field" camera company whose consumer models we now see discounted nearly everywhere, recently left the consumer space to …
Does It Matter? Why You Shouldn't Need To Watermark Your Images
We love our images. We put our heart, soul, sweat, and tears into our work and we can't wait to share it with the world! But one of the more popular …
Lensbaby Announces the Twist 60 Lens, Evokes Vintage Photography
Fans of Lensbaby's unique optics will be pleased to know that today, the company has announced a new lens, the Twist 60. Drawing on the resurgence in …
Photoshop World 2016 Conference Update
Hey gang – just a quick update for what’s new and going on at the upcoming Photoshop World 2016 Conference in Las Vegas this summer, July 19-21, 2016:<p>…
Don’t Miss These Fantastic Photography Tutorials and Links
This weeks list features a set of links to tutorials, special features and great photography, as curated by Toad Hollow Photography. The Toad hopped …
Swimsuit Modeling Photography Tips, Joey Wright BTS Episode 3
Swimwear Photography with Joey Wright Behind The Scenes continues today with Episode 3. In last week's episode we started filmed the first lesson of …