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Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Too Busy, Too Expensive? Some Truths About Landscape Photography in Iceland
Iceland is still one of the most popular locations for landscape photographers on Earth. Here, a local photographer shares some truths about landscape photography in the land of ice and fire.
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Wildfires, border chaos, protests: the photos that captured America in 2018
From record-breaking natural disasters to the powerful testimony of Christine Blasey Ford, these images sum up a tumultuous year
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Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Wee been writing it wrong. It 6and 7not Z6 and Z7, says Nikon
Sometimes, branding or naming products doesn’t always go as a company intends. They call it one thing, they want us to call it that thing, but then the general public calls it something else. Apparently, Nikon’s two new mirrorless cameras are a case of this. According to Nikon, they’re not the Nikon Z6 and Z7, […]
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What's the story behind that giant Stanley Marcus mural in the Cedars?
What's the story behind that giant Stanley Marcus mural in the Cedars?
Pre Fab: Norman Parkinson's early Beatles portraits
The fashion photographer captured the Beatles at Abbey Road in September 1963, as they recorded their second LP With the Beatles
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Leonard Bernstein is widely known as one of the greatest conductors, composers, musical inspirations, and creative minds of our time. He is also legendary for his extreme passion, raw charisma, and powerful convictions. Bernstein was photographed by some of the greatest visual masters of the 20th
High Speed Photography Techniques with a Smartphone Camera
High speed photography is dynamic, captivating, and a lot easier to pull off than you may think. All it takes to get awesome shots that freeze motion is some patience and a smartphone:
Before we get too far, there are a few things you can do to ensure you get the best results possible:
- Supplementary light. The more light there is to work with, the better. Shooting outside on a sunny day will likely work well. If you have access to a studio setting, strobe lights can also improve your shots.
- Plain background. The busier the surroundings, the more difficult it will be to tell what is being frozen in action. A simple background will force the viewer to hone into whatever your subject happens to be.
- Slow motion capture. When shooting with an iPhone, there’s a specific method that will often yield the best high-speed results. First, activate your camera’s slow-motion capture. Then, set your camera to the highest frame rate possible. That way, you’ll be able to capture a whole sequence and then go in and choose the best still.
Now, without further ado, let’s go over some of the awesome tricks, courtesy of COOPH!
Color Explosion
This technique is simple, inexpensive, and incredibly eye catching.
Get your hands on some dyed flour, cornstarch, or similar colored powder. Then, think of a sport or movement that a model can act out on camera. Get a little creative and think of ways you might be able to incorporate the powder into your desired action. From there, it’s just a matter of experimentation and letting the colors fly! When the powder comes in contact with another object, it will spread out in every direction, creating a colorful cloud. With the right timing and a fast camera, it can be an extremely effective way of highlighting the action that you’d like to feature.
Water Works
Water is an excellent tool for those interested in the abstract. With nothing more than a tank, a pump, and a little bit of paint, it’s possible to get fascinating images. When paint is injected into a body of water, it will quickly disperse and, eventually, reach an equilibrium. With high speed photography, you can freeze the process and capture swirls and streaks of color as it dances through the water.
If you’d like to switch things up, high speed photography also works well for capturing splashes midair. No matter how it’s utilized, liquids can be pretty unpredictable; no two high speed photographs will ever be exactly the same.
The Moment of Impact
The hardest part of this technique may be finding someone willing to sit in as a model! When you’re working with high speed photography, few things make for better subject matter than a collision. It doesn’t really matter what exactly is colliding, although human subjects often yield pretty interesting results. If the object launched into the image breaks or bursts on impact, you’ll end up capturing all of the little pieces as they fly through the air.
Try these ideas out and show us your best shots!
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Photographer of the Day: Baspherical
Category: Beauty Photographer: Baspherical Photo: “Display Dummy, Düsseldorf” An otherworldly, film-noir look into a possible future is evoked with this offering-“Display Dummy, Düsseldorf.” A close look causes wonder in the texture of the lips and skin as to whether the dummy is a mannequin or a person. In any case, this haunting possibility of a near-to-come…
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Tuesday, December 11, 2018
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Back in November, we were told by an unknown source that Canon and GoPro were working on a partnership, we dismissed it a viable rumor Read more...
Saturday, December 8, 2018
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A finished film is the final product of months of meticulous work by a crew of hundreds of creative and technical talents who worked diligently to meet the vision of the director. Shown on the big screen, the film will be seen by audiences as the director intended. But Tom Cruise wants you to
Friday, December 7, 2018
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Providing Pre-Shoot Tips to Your Engagement Couples: Part I
In an effort to please everyone, setting expectations and educating your clients is something that creatives often shy away from. But why not create a shiny little brochure to educate your wedding clients?
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Two Minute Tips: How to get creative with different bokeh shapes
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Why One Photographer is Considering Switching From Canon
Canon vs. Nikon vs. Sony vs. Fujifilm vs. insert camera manufacturer name here. In the current atmosphere of fierce competition driven by faster cycles of next-generation technology, it seems there are more photographers switching brands than ever. Here is why one photographer is considering switching from Canon after eighteen years.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2018
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iPhone Xs: the best phone (or mobile device) that has ever been made (so far). Flawless I’ve been testing out the new iPhone Xs for the last few days, and this thing is magic. Let me outline some ideas: The screen is phenomenal. Super sharp, great colors, and fantastic contrast even in bright l
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