If you’re a major frugal shopper and are eagerly awaiting Boxing Day for some great deals, how about a new camera bag? But what’s the “best” camera bag for child photographers? We all have different preferences when it comes to purses, laptop bags, etc., camera bags are no different. Unfortunately most of us discover the […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

December 23, 2015

THE BEST CAMERA BAG FOR CHILD PHOTOGRAPHERS

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Tired of the same old equipment, for the same old images? Rather than spending your hard-earned cash on more gear, how about saving your cash and getting creative? With just a few items around your house (or from the dollar store) you can change up your images and make something spectacular. Check out this video […]

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May 21, 2014

FROM THE WEB: 7 CLEVER CAMERA HACKS [VIDEO]

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We might be a little late for Earth Day, but there are still some great ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle – even when it comes to photography. One terrific way is to find good old camera lenses. A well built lens still has a lot of life left, check out this article over at […]

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April 30, 2014

FROM THE WEB: THREE REASONS TO USE OLD CAMERA LENSES

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TOP 10 FILM CAMERAS – PART II Has it been a week already? Have you been looking for a new or used film camera based on the last post so you can make all your photography dreams come true? Fantastic! In case you haven’t found quite what you are looking for, here are a few […]

Photography Tips and Tricks

December 16, 2013

TOP 10 FILM CAMERAS – PART II

So you’ve had your camera for a bit now and are considering adding to your kit. But what should you get – a new lens, some filters, maybe a light meter? Before you buy anything consider this post from Digital Photography School. It covers the 5 essential items you should consider first. Check it out […]

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December 4, 2013

FROM THE WEB: 5 PIECES OF PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT TO ADD

If you’re wondering why nearly everyone recommends the 50mm f/1.8 lens for budding DSLR photographers, you merely have to try one out. Inexpensive (around $100), lightweight, and a good performer, this lens is a perfect portrait lens as it lets in lots of light so you don’t have to worry about dark portrait photos, or […]

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November 9, 2013

FROM THE WEB: NATURAL LIGHTING FOR 50MM PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

Once you really delve into the world of photography it’s hard to ignore how much importance people put on equipment. While new or better equipment won’t make you a better photographer, sometimes it does offer a few more tools that can assist you with creating and capturing great images. But what if you just can’t […]

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October 19, 2013

FROM THE WEB: GETTING A SECONDHAND CAMERA

When you get your first DSLR camera, the excitement is overwhelming, so much so that you may forget that you are dealing with a complex piece of electronic and mechanical parts. Once you progress from your stock lens, changing lenses seems like you’ve really moved up to the “big leagues” in photography land. Don’t forget […]

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September 4, 2013

FROM THE WEB: THE PROPER WAY TO CHANGE A DSLR LENS

Sometimes when you see a shot you say – I want to do that! But you think to yourself that you don’t have the equipment to get it done. Surprisingly, with a bit of creativity you can make your own photography gear for product photography, even portraits of your kids. All you need is a […]

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August 24, 2013

FROM THE WEB: CREATING PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR

Nearly everyone has a camera phone these days, and the iPhone5 is pretty much everywhere. While it definitely can fill in the gaps when you can’t carry your regular camera, it does have a few drawbacks, mainly in that it costs so much that you don’t want to risk getting it wet when you’re near […]

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August 21, 2013

FROM THE WEB: UNDERWATER IPHONE5 CASES