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New Zealand always seemed so perfect to me from the pictures and all of the stories my friends told me, but it didn’t seem real until we were actually there. So here we are, me and my buddy Hannes were finally there, ready to take on 16 days of exploring New Zealand’s South Island. Check
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One of the many reasons why I enjoy shooting film is because you never stop learning. No matter what level you are at there’s always another step to learn, a new barrier to break, and a new vision to create. I recently went out to shoot some street photos with my Mamiya RZ-67 with some
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Taking a look at some of the best smartphone accessories you can bring on your travels. From phone cases to mobile lenses, there is something for everyone in this roundup. The best photo gear to have on a trip You can take exceptional mobile photos this Summer with the right gear and planning! A waterproof case
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Image: Wikipedia The end of over 80 years of film cameras. This week Canon announced that they would stop selling the EOS-1v film camera, their last film camera available to consumers. The EOS-1v was the fastest moving-mirror film camera ever put into production at the time it was introduced, at 10 frames/second. Released in 2000, the EOS
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One of the most well-known film stocks for shooting crisp portraits and clean lifestyle photos has always been Kodak Portra. No matter what speed you are shooting at and what the setting entails, Portra is and has always been able to accurately capture the moment, which is why it has become so popular not only
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As of May 23, 2018, Fujifilm has announced the arrival of their new X-T100 camera; the latest addition to the X series lineup. The new camera sits as the 4th in the X series and is a compact, mirrorless camera with 4k capabilities, bluetooth compatibility, and much much more! The X-T100 will be available in
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Starting out as a freelancer can be kind of thrilling. On the one hand it is incredibly scary to do it alone and manage an entire business. On the other hand you now get to work on your own schedule and on projects you are truly passionate about. Because of the growth and popularity of freelancing
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Endless coastlines, mountains, glaciers and beautiful lakes, doesn’t that sound perfect? That’s exactly what I thought for the past couple of years when I saw pictures of New Zealand and had plenty of friends telling me about their travels to the opposite side of the world. So there I am, thinking about when I can
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Reading how other people got their start and what inspires them can be a great way to learn and grow in your own work. Hear about August Reinhardt‘s journey in this interview. Read more interviews on FilterGrade. What made you pick up a camera for the first time? There are a few reasons why I
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Photographer David Kennedy has been working to perfect his craft over the Irish coastline and throughout the world for the past 5+ years and he plans to continue shooting more emotional landscapes and moody nature photos. Originally from Ireland, Dave has always been interested in the way that nature works – how land and water
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