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Photoshop is a versatile image editing tool, but did you know that you could add more than just image files? Photoshop can open a plethora of image file types, as well as video and even audio files! Curious about which files you can open in Photoshop? Check out this guide and list below featuring all […]
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Many people are drawn to new things because of jealousy, or someone pushing them, or even for monetary gain, but not many people are drawn to something new because it provides purpose, or reason. Photographer Alex Strohl didn’t pick up a camera because he wanted to show off. He had just gotten kicked out of […]
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If you’re a new photographer, keep reading! There are a lot of photography kits on Amazon, and other photographer marketplaces like Adorama and B&H, that include everything you could need to get started. But what do all of these items do, and do you really need them? In this blog, we’ll cover the items commonly […]
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Portrait photography is a favored genre among many photographers. It can be the main focus of income in your photography business or a supplement income during the offseason. Taking stunning portraits, require an understanding of manipulating light, complementary poses, and a bit of creative insight. Aside from mastering the techniques, your lens is essential. For […]
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There are so many subgenres of photography, and today we’re taking a look at one that’s a little more gritty and dirty than most. We’re highlighting grungy street photo examples so you can get inspired to hit the streets and capture a dark or empty side of your city. Many of these photos show streets […]
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Your lens is a pricey investment and you want to do what you can to keep it in prime condition. Filters serve this purpose, but they can double as a creative accessory that enhances your images as you shoot, too. From highlighting light beams to adding warmth and depth there are many things a filter […]
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Have you ever seen a bunch of photos layed out on black paper with markings all over them? These are called ‘contact sheets’, and these are what old-school photographers used to use in order to make selects and decide which photos they would use and print versus which photos were bad and not the ones […]
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Another sad day in the film community…. Fujifilm announces that they will be discontinuing their Fuji Pro400h film stock. Just the other day, Fujifilm announced on their website that they will be discontinuing their Pro 400h film stock. In their statement, they cited the reason being that Fuji Pro 400h requires, ‘specialized raw materials and […]
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From getting hated on for taking pictures of his friends in high school to starting a jewelry company out of his parent’s basement, Dan Folger is truly the definition of a self-made entrepreneur. Folger sits down with our co-founder, Matt Moloney, to tell us about his journey from working at a cheese factory to touring […]
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If you’re just getting into the rewarding pursuit of photography, you might wonder how to best present your work. Whether you plan to print out images for an art show or you have clients you plan to sell photographs to, knowing how to get your photos from digital to hard copy takes some skill in […]
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