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Big softbox, little softbox, umbrella, or beauty dish? When choosing a key light modifier for your portraits, it can be daunting to decide which one is the best for the job. I've been working as a portrait photographer for 19 years, so in this article, I'll take you through the modifiers I grab most often for shoots and explain what each one does and the best scenarios to use them.

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Author: Michelle Kaffko
Posted: April 26, 2024, 9:00 pm

Lightroom Classic offers a robust platform for photographers to manage and edit their images. However, navigating its extensive features and optimizing your workflow can be challenging. This helpful video tutorial offers a range of tips that will make your life easier.

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Author: Alex Cooke
Posted: April 26, 2024, 8:00 pm

Landscape photography often hinges on ideal weather conditions, but overcast skies and stormy forecasts shouldn't deter you from capturing stunning images. With careful planning and a positive attitude, challenging weather can present unique opportunities for compelling compositions.

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Author: Alex Cooke
Posted: April 26, 2024, 7:00 pm

Composition is a cornerstone of photography, influencing the story, emotion, and impact of your images. While understanding compositional rules like the rule of thirds or the golden spiral is valuable, relying solely on them can stifle creativity and lead to formulaic results.

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Author: Alex Cooke
Posted: April 26, 2024, 6:00 pm

Foreground elements in photography do more than just fill space. When used with intent, they can introduce context, enhance storytelling, provide frames that guide the viewer's attention, create balance, and elevate the visual appeal of the images. Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, understanding how to effectively use foregrounds can enhance your photography. In this guide to foreground photography, we'll explain the effect of foregrounds and provide you with tips and inspiration for using them effectively in your portrait photography.

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Author: Pye Jirsa
Posted: April 26, 2024, 4:00 pm

Navigating wedding ceremonies as a photographer involves more than just capturing the typical scenes. It’s essential to approach these events with a strategy that ensures you're ready to seize every moment with creativity and precision.

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Author: Alex Cooke
Posted: April 26, 2024, 3:04 pm

It can be frustrating when you find yourself struggling to make good images. If you're currently in a rut, check out this awesome video tutorial that offers five tips sure to help you improve.

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Author: Alex Cooke
Posted: April 26, 2024, 2:03 pm

Recent updates to Adobe Photoshop, both in the beta version and the current release, offer exciting new tools and enhancements that empower users to push their creative boundaries even further.

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Author: Alex Cooke
Posted: April 26, 2024, 12:00 pm

10 FREE 3D printed Gadgets for Photographers

By: Mathieu Stern

Published on Feb 7, 2018

►You can find all the free models i speak about here :
Photo background : https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:101…
Sony rear Lens cap : https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:753741
Front cap : https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:110870
mountain sd card holder : https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:149…
Framing spiral : http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1358472
Screw mount : https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:578514
Fujian lens hood : https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:258…
Lens cap holder : https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:276…
Kiev 10-15 adapter for Helios 60 : http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1464062
Lithophane : http://3dp.rocks/lithophane/

►Learn more about the cheap Cetus 3D printer :
https://www.cetus3d.com

How to Fix Light Leaks in Film Cameras

 

By: Shawnee Union

Originally published on Apr 30, 2017

If you use vintage cameras at some point you need to change you light seals. I’ll go over over how to easily do it and the tools you’ll need as well.

Cutting Mat http://amzn.to/2pleuhJ

Acrylic Ruler http://amzn.to/2pMDdx

Rotary Cutter http://amzn.to/2pMQ1DG

Light Seal Foam https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53…

Cotton Swabs http://amzn.to/2pMIHI0

91% Alcohol http://amzn.to/2pMFR5S

My Flickr http://bit.ly/YTS07V
My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shawneeunion/

Assignments Book
The Photographer’s Playbook http://amzn.to/2c4A1UX

Favorites
—Black and White Film
Kodak T-max 100 35mm http://amzn.to/21dI1E4
120mm http://amzn.to/1tnMqcY
—Color Film
35mm Fujifilm Superia http://amzn.to/21dIXbq
120 Kodak Ektar http://amzn.to/25SY0uy

Other Favorites and Gear http://amzn.to/1JmeST0

Note by Camaras.net:  Other very good tutorial on how to replace light seals here:> (MattsclassicCameras.com)

Zine – A Way to Publish and Promote Your Photography

 

By: Ted Vieira

Originally published on Apr 24, 2017

Zines are such a great way for photographers to publish and promote their photography that can really help their shots stand out.

If you’d like to download the digital zines that I talk about in the video, you can find those here:
http://minor11.com/emulsion-zine/

web: http://tavphotography.com
instagram: @tav_photography
direct instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/tav_photogr…

How to Turn Helios Lenses into a DIY 30$ tilt Lens Baby

 

By: Mathieu Stern

Originally published on Mar 1, 2017

Today we will create some Lensbaby tilt shift lenses that cost 30$ and that are actually way better than the original which is ” just” 400$.
Using two soviet vintage Helios lenses and some rubber adapter, you can create some incredibly cool tilt effects for your portraits or landscapes.

Before every one starts to freak out, here are some interesting links for you :

here you can buy the Helios adapter for 10 $, it’s the one i use in the video :
http://www.horaczko.com/product/tilt

also I made a playlist of videos explaining how to create the same result from a tube of rubber.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…

you can see the HD photos of the shoot on my blog :
https://tinyurl.com/jpz6rl3

►I N S T A G R A M : https://www.instagram.com/mathieustern/
►T W I T E R: http://twitter.com/Mathieustern
►F A C E B O O K : https://goo.gl/gKSJwC

You can buy the Photoshop Actions i used in this video :
http://mathieustern.com/photoshop-act…

IF YOU LIKE THESE VIDEOS, YOU CAN MAKE A KIND DONATION OF $2 OR $5 VIA PAYPAL :
(paypal email: mathieustern@yahoo.fr )
OR
SUPPORT ME AND MY EXPERIMENTS ON PATREON :
https://goo.gl/eUQ9ZY

New to my Channel?? Here are some playlists to get you started.

➜ Best Of – Watch These First : https://goo.gl/pC31Ae

➜ The Weird Lens Challenge : https://goo.gl/F14AmC

➜ The Cheap Weird Lens Reviews : https://goo.gl/4Esi2p

➜ How To / Tutorials : https://goo.gl/mMZlTk.

Don’t forget to subscribe to my Youtube channel to get the new episodes of the Weird Lens Challenge

Note By Camaras.net: Mathieu Stern’s Youtube Channel is highly recommended, it is entertaining and educational.

Easy 35 Released: A new 3d Printed Pinhole Camera

Clint O’Connor is back with a new 3d Printed Camera the Easy 35, details follow;

Easy 35 3D Printed Pinhole Camera

Easy 35 3D Printed Pinhole Camera

The Easy 35 pinhole camera has now been published! If you want one and don’t have a 3D printer, you can use 3D Hubs or wait for someone to produce it on eBay or Etsy.

I wanted to create a new 3D printed pinhole camera that anyone with access to a 3D printer can make. The Easy 35 camera satisfies my goals of fast to print, cheap, and easy to make. Such a camera will appeal both to photographers and to educators wanting to teach principles of photography to youths. Based on 35mm film, the Easy 35 can be printed in half the time of a Flyer 6×6 and needs just a pinhole to assemble (at a bare minimum). A rubber band secures the top and black tape is used as the shutter.

The Easy 35 body is printed as one piece, incorporating the film chambers, rails, internal light baffles, and pinhole mount.  Such a camera is only possible with a 3D printer, since it cannot be done in one piece with conventional manufacturing techniques.  

Several copies can be printed at once on any 3D printer in black ABS or PLA.  Pinholes can be purchased or made with a needle and foil, and glued in or retained with an O-ring.

The Easy 35 camera is released in the spirit of open source, using the Creative Commons CC-BY-SA 4.0 license, meaning anyone is free to make them or even sell them, as long as attribution is given to the designer and any remixes or derivations are shared alike.  The Easy 35 camera is or will shortly be available on YouMagine, Pinshape, and Thingiverse.

Details on the Easy 35 camera can be found on www.pinholeprinted.com (in Products).

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