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Force yourself to improve and expand your skillset. Try taking (or giving yourself) an assignment outside of your specialty.

My favorite subject has always been nature. The more tranquil and farther removed from anything touched by man the better. If you ever saw me with a camera in hand odds were that it wasn’t pointed at a person. I’ve … Continue reading

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Sigma 8mm Circular Fisheye Lens (Review & Opinions)

Summary: Pros: 180×180 degree field of view. Smart design, smooth operation. Reasonably sharp. Opportunity to create immersive panoramas. Cons: Wasted sensor space means a low resolution image. Not good for high-res landscapes. Pricey. Detail: The fisheye has a reputation of … Continue reading

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Reducing Mirror Shake on the Cheap!

If you’ve shot through a long lens or tried macro photography you probably know about mirror shake (which I’ve also heard called mirror slap.) If you don’t know what I’m talking about, here’s the deal. Some cameras (usually SLRs) have … Continue reading

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Don’t miss TWIP!

If you’re a photographer, you’ll definitely want to check out This Week In Photography. Their website is full of great info and the weekly podcasts are always worth a listen. They have contests too!

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The Basics of Night Photography

Shooting in the dark is one of my favorite things. A long exposure can turn an otherwise boring scene into something unexpected. In this post we go over the basics of what it takes to make a picture in the … Continue reading

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