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by Luke Rollins · Posted
FUJIFILM's beloved instant photography format instax recently surpassed 100 million cameras and printers sold, all while eyeing its 30th anniversary. While perhaps just short of the brand recognition of iconic Polaroid, instax has the people's vote and the lion's share of sales and has expanded that popularity into a full-on ecosystem of films and formats, analog and hybrid cameras, smartphone printers and digital capture devices, and, coming soon, commercial photobooths and other event-oriented products.
by Luke Rollins · Posted
FUJIFILM is announcing their first instax SQUARE camera in three years: the new instax SQUARE 2 Instant Film Camera, the follow-up to 2020’s SQ1. Serving the well-loved but oft-neglected 2.4 x 2.4” format, the SQUARE 2 returns FUJIFILM to the 1:1 fray with new imaging options and new colorways.
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Nate Luebbe and Autumn are back for a new series that's bigger, better, and further from home: Namibia Perspectives. Namibia has been a bucket-list nature photography trip for both. Journey with them to this incredible location for all things landscape, wildlife, and astrophotography. You'll learn their techniques, such as settings, composition, and editing.
0:00 - Welcome to Namibia
0:24 - From Shutter to Final Image
1:58 - A Photography Bucket List Destination
2:29 - Astrophotography with Autumn
2:58 - Nature Photography with Nate
3:57 -
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Content creation has exploded into a multi-billion-dollar industry with no signs of slowing down. While it’s true that anyone with a smartphone can become a content creator, the shift toward polished productions might have you browsing some more professional gadgets. Luckily, affordable, easy-to-use gear is widely available for every kind of content creator. Let’s explore some options you might consider snagging for your new hobby or upcoming project.
Best vlogging cameras for content creators
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Photographers of all types will walk away with a repeatable formula built on a foundation of storytelling and composition, resulting in successful matchday shoots. Plus, New York City FC club photographer Tommie Battle joins Joe and shares his experiences photographing soccer's biggest game.
0:00 - Intro
1:40 - Gear that matters
2:37 - What your camera needs for you to succeed
6:28 - Joe's process
12:09 - Photographing all levels of sport
13:40 - Bad lighting tests your ability
17:20 - Love when it rains
19:45 - Composition
26:17 - Details
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Taking photos has never been easier, whether you're using a smartphone, point-and-shoot, or mirrorless camera. It's a fact that no matter where we go, we almost always have some form of camera on hand, and while the opportunity for image making has changed, what hasn't changed is what makes a photo good.
The simple answer is photography composition, or the arrangement of elements in your frame. This concept can be confusing as all art subjective. That said, think of movies and music and how certain combinations of sounds and storytelling
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
If renowned landscape photographer Ansel Adams were alive today, he would surely be astounded at the variety of cameras available. When compared to his hulking 8x10 view camera, today’s cameras look like child’s play. He would also be flabbergasted at the image quality these little devices produce.
This year, we have a bottomless well of cameras
by Luke Rollins · Posted
At its most basic, tethered shooting involves connecting your camera, wired or wirelessly, to your computer as you shoot. You’ve likely seen it in some behind-the-scenes video for a professional studio shoot, or you just have a friend who swears it’s the best thing since sliced bread. Tethering is a shooting technique that can benefit many a photographer’s workflow significantly, though upon first hearing of it, the idea of tethering can be something that first requires a bit of education. Hopefully, this introduction will help get you started
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
When we head out into the great outdoors, there’s nothing more we need than our camera and lens. So long as you have a charged battery and an empty memory card, there’s little more you could ever need—that is, until that battery dies, it starts to rain, or a bird poops on your lens. How do we prepare for these inevitable conundrums? We bring the pertinent accessories, that’s how.
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In session 2, photographer Aaron Anderson explores how lighting, color, composition, and contrast shape emotion and guide the viewer's eye. Learn how to light with intention, build a cinematic mood, and adapt on set while staying true to the original concept.
0:00 - Intro
0:55 - Setting up your camera for high sync
6:04 - Tethering
8:08 - What is cinematic lighting?
10:33 - Balance between ambient & strobe
12:50 - Gels
17:05 - Haze & fog
20:02 - Feathering
36:40 - Lighting with flare
48:00 - Using two lights to make it look like one
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Canon has announced the second generation of its entry-level full frame mirrorless camera, the R8 Mark II. Having spent some time with the camera, we can speak to some of its most apt use cases: portraits, landscapes, street photography, and video.
Canon R8 Mark II
by Luke Rollins · Posted
IN THIS ARTICLE
1. (Don’t Fear) the Gear2. Good Dental Photography Is Good Photography3. Macro Discipline, Portrait Mindset4. Embrace the Flash5. Clinical, but with an Eye for Marketing
For dentists, the evidentiary benefits of a photographic practice go beyond meeting industry standards. They can be the foundation for professional development and the growth of your business. That said,
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Everyone and their mothers are in on the digicam trend, a fact reflected in the used-market prices found across most platforms. Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, eBay, B&H Used--everywhere you look, the best-known models are selling for prices that often meet or exceed their debut MSRP.
Take that old favorite of mine, the Canon S95. Extraordinarily capable, exceedingly pocketable, I got it for a song ($130) back in 2023. Three years later, the going rate has more than tripled, with the average price sitting above $400 and pushing $500
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Whether you’re the designated photographer at a friend’s night out or a professional working an event, a compact, point-and-shoot camera can be a strategic choice for creating a distinctive look for your images. Depending on where you’re starting, the move to a compact camera can be either a step up from the smartphone or an embrace of a more limited feature set. In either case, the best event and party photography with a compact camera says one thing: you had to be there.
The number one advantage to using a compact camera is social. The
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Experience the magic of pinhole photography with Heather Palecek. Learn how to build (and where to buy) a camera and receive tips for best practices. You'll be inspired to explore your creativity with this unique photography.
0:00 - Intro
4:48 - Info & history
20:42 - Different pinhole cameras and how to make them
37:27 - Dynamic pinhole photography
40:00 - Basic composition tips
41:13 - Portfolio
1:01:31 - Solar Journaling
1:04:10 - Community Garden project
1:07:16 - Surrender
1:08:27 - Observing the flow
1:11:04 - Transcendence
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