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The Disposable Camera: Photography's Greatest Democratic Revolution

Fri 27 Jun 2025 10:03pm

Before everyone became a photographer, there was a little yellow box that made everyone feel like one.

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The Neewer PS099E: Your Powerful Solution for Video and Long Exposures

Fri 27 Jun 2025 9:03pm

As video and long exposures become more popular, reliable power sources are essential. The Neewer PS099E V-mount battery is a compact, high-capacity, and versatile battery that’s perfect for powering your entire video or stills camera rig. And it is orange.

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We’re Drowning in a World of Visual ‘AI Slop'

Fri 27 Jun 2025 8:03pm

While Last Week Tonight host John Oliver is not someone you'd expect to see on a photography-oriented website, he just might have the most frightening and plausible take on the danger of AI-generated imagery yet. It's worth a watch.

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The Real Difference Between Sigma's Budget and Premium APS-C Zooms

Fri 27 Jun 2025 7:03pm

The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art lens represents a significant step up from budget zoom options, but you might wonder if it's worth the extra cost over the popular 18-50mm f/2.8 Contemporary. This comparison takes a close look at both to help you decide.

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Move Over Lightroom, Luminar Neo Is The One

Fri 27 Jun 2025 6:03pm

I've always been skeptical about the introduction of AI into popular applications such as Photoshop; however, as time went on, I started experimenting with specific features, and eventually, Luminar Neo emerged as a standalone and plugin app for Photoshop and Lightroom. Naturally, my curiosity was piqued, and I had to test it out. To my surprise, I found it so helpful that I wondered why I had been using Lightroom in the first place.

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The Reality Check Every Aspiring Photographer Needs to See

Fri 27 Jun 2025 5:03pm

Most people entering photography expect to start earning decent money within a couple of years, but the reality is far harsher than anyone wants to admit. The timeline for building a profitable photography business often stretches much longer than the optimistic projections you'll find in most career advice.

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The Complete Guide to Starting Photo Walks That People Actually Attend

Fri 27 Jun 2025 3:03pm

Most photographers struggle to find organized photo walks in their area, leaving them to shoot alone or wonder how they could create their own community events. The reality is that there's a significant shortage of photo walks everywhere, creating an opportunity for you to step up and fill this gap in your local photography scene.

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Portrait Lighting Tips That Will Transform Your Images

Fri 27 Jun 2025 1:03pm

Lighting can make or break your portraits, yet many people struggle with creating natural-looking illumination that flatters their subjects. The difference between amateur and professional-looking portraits often comes down to understanding just a few key lighting principles.

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The Street Photography Mistakes That Hold Most People Back

Fri 27 Jun 2025 11:03am

Street photography demands more than just technical skill—it requires a fundamental shift in how you approach both your subjects and your craft. Most people struggle with confidence and direction when they first step onto the streets with their camera, missing countless opportunities because they hesitate or lack a clear vision.

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How You Should Select and Look After a Valuable Tripod

Thu 26 Jun 2025 10:03pm

Choosing the correct tripod is essential, and there’s nothing worse than spending too much money only to discover you’ve made the wrong decision. Here, examine Peak Design’s Travel Tripods, which are great for highlighting what we should look for.

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The Extinction of the Photo Album: When Pictures Had Physical Homes

Thu 26 Jun 2025 9:03pm

Walk into any modern home and observe where family photographs live. They exist as ghostly presences scattered across hard drives, trapped in smartphones, or floating in cloud servers owned by distant corporations. The physical photo album—once the sacred repository of family memory—has virtually disappeared from domestic life, taking with it an entire ecosystem of memory-making rituals that shaped how families understood their own stories.

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Is the Canon RF 28–70mm f/2 Still Worth It in 2025? My Honest Take

Thu 26 Jun 2025 8:03pm

When Canon first released the RF 28–70mm f/2L, it felt like a statement piece. A constant f/2 aperture on a zoom lens? It was bold, fast, and unlike anything else on the market. At the time, I was impressed by an aperture that wide on a zoom. But in 2025, after years of mirrorless refinement, is this lens still worth its weight, both literally and figuratively?

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Photo Hacks to Make Your Canvas Prints a Total Showstopper

Thu 26 Jun 2025 6:03pm

You’ve captured some incredible moments. Maybe it was that perfect sunset, a goofy smile from your kid, or a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Whatever it was, you clicked the shutter and froze that memory. Now you’re ready to turn it into something more—a canvas prints that makes everyone stop and say, “Wow.”

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Simple White Balance Adjustments for Dramatic Photos

Thu 26 Jun 2025 5:03pm

Using different white balance settings within a single image can dramatically enhance your photos. Here's how to do it in Lightroom.

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Stop Shooting Wide Open: The Mistake Many Beginners Make With Their Lenses

Thu 26 Jun 2025 3:03pm

Many photographers assume shooting wide-open with lenses like f/1.4 or f/1.2 guarantees cinematic shots, but this habit often results in softer images. Understanding when and how to adjust your aperture is essential for achieving genuinely sharp and compelling images.

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Realistic Photo Restorations Using AI and Photoshop

Thu 26 Jun 2025 1:03pm

Restoring damaged photographs with AI can seem straightforward, but getting realistic results requires more than just a good algorithm. Knowing how to blend AI with human adjustments can drastically improve your restoration workflow.

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Maturing as a Photographer Means Letting Go of the Rules

Thu 26 Jun 2025 11:03am

Photography isn’t about mastering a list of rules, and understanding that can transform your approach. Clinging rigidly to rules can limit your growth and creativity, leaving you stuck instead of progressing.

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The Danger of Comparing Your Photos to Others

Thu 26 Jun 2025 9:03am

When learning photography, it's common to fall into the mindset of right and wrong images. This approach can stifle creativity and hinder your progress by creating unnecessary stress.

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5 Tips To Improve Your Travel Photography This Summer

Wed 25 Jun 2025 10:03pm

Who doesn’t love to travel and explore new places? And if you have a camera with you to document the experience, well, I can’t think of a more fun thing to be doing! I’m not including the obvious things most tip lists include, like planning ahead, shooting during golden hour, or traveling light. I’m more interested in the creative aspects of travel photography, so I’ve compiled five points to consider aimed at helping you bring home a collection of photos to be proud of—photos that tell a story and project a sense of place.

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How to Overcome Burnout in Photography: Reclaiming Your Passion

Wed 25 Jun 2025 9:03pm

Have you ever taken your camera out of your bag while overlooking a beautiful scene, only to put it back because you felt nothing? Well, folks, I'm here to tell you that you are not alone.

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