This Is How Dan Vojtěch Shoots an Airplane with 30 Strobes

Red Bull always seems to be up to something (perhaps it’s the “wings”), trying to impress us with various antics to get us to buy their overrated energy drinks.  But, on the plus side, it affords those of us in the creative world with some great inspiration. In one of their most recently-released videos, stunt […]

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Surprisingly, This Method Is Still the Best Way to Market To Your Photography Audience

There are many books and countless online articles about marketing your photography business, each with their own thoughts and opinions.  Over recent years, the main the push has been towards social media and the wide audience it brings to the photographic entrepreneur.  However, with sites like Facebook basically giving page managers the finger unless they […]

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Incredible Surreal Images of Rural Mississippi Created Entirely on iPhone

iPhones are a pretty consistent staple in the photography world anymore, from grabbing quick selfies and behind-the-scenes footage on set to shooting feature-length films and luxury car ads.  The technology and available apps keep getting better and better, and those who laughed at the idea of smartphone photography are sheepishly slinking into the background. Melissa […]

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Photographer Creates Mesmerizing Macro Images of Water Droplets on Ordinary Objects

“Photography is fascinating and now I can say that it is not just my hobby. It is part of my life,” were the words of 36-year-old Bulgarian photographer Ivelina Blagoeva.  But, her photography subjects are not those we traditionally associate with the industry.  Rather than people or places or gorgeous sunsets, Ivelina chooses to focus […]

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Photographer Creates Whimsical Images From Restored Black and White Photos

I love old photographs…  Our home is decorated with snapshots from bygone eras and our basement has stacks of them (some dating back to the mid-1800s) sitting in boxes waiting for us to determine what we’ll do with them. But, taking old photo love to a completely new level, Australian photographer Jane Long decided to take the image […]

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Get Hauntingly-Beautiful Images with This Homemade Camera Lens

It’s been my experience that I enjoy working with things more when I create them myself.  And, for the sake of argument, we’ll say you feel the same way, too.  Which is why I can only imaging that you would enjoy photography that much more if you crafted your own gear. Instructables user bertwert has been looking for […]

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How To Get the ‘Terry Richardson Look’ and Shoot Like a Fashion Pro with Minimal Gear

Terry Richardson is the most recognized and probably the most controversial photographer in the art world.  From stripping down naked while shooting risqué fashion work to publishing books filled with pictures of him receiving fellatio and having sex to collections of images of his feces, he’s a bit of a hotly-debated topic.  And that’s not even mentioning the numerous […]

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Easily Add DIY Rainbow-Colored Flames to Your Next Shoot with Simple Household Products

I’ve been a not-so-closet pyromanic for most of my life.  I burned everything I could get my hands on (without crossing the line to juvenile arsonist), crafted homemade napalm, and frequently blessed out neighbors with explosions in the backyard.  As an adult, I’m become a little more skittish…especially after burning two acres of our property in Easter […]

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Is 4K Video Even Worth It? These Test Results May Surprise You

A trending topic right now across the photography world is 4K video and the amazing quality that cameras such as the Sony A7s II and Panasonic GH4 can produce.  But, along with this, many people seem to be giving off the vibe that anything less than 4K is simply amateurish.  So, is 4K video all it’s […]

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