Category: Inspiration

Canon releases music video celebrating 10th anniversary of a slogan you never knew they had

Gannon Burgett

Did you know Canon Asia introduced the slogan ‘Delighting You Always’ a decade ago? Neither did I. But, to honor the 10th anniversary of a slogan few people have likely heard of, they’ve created an equally unusual music video. Despite being targeted for the Asia-Pacific market, the lyrics are sung in English by various corporate […]

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The Art of Following Up

Chamira Young

If you are anything like me, you want to move on to the next shoot once a previous once is finished. The pressure to keep a steady flow of work is undeniably strong; especially when you have bills that need to be paid. However, the follow up process after is a shoot is absolutely crucial. […]

Renowned photojournalist Steve McCurry sits down for an insightful interview with Nikon

Gannon Burgett

American photographer Steve McCurry, most known for his 1984 portrait entitled ‘Afghan Girl’ has captured some of the most iconic images of the 20th and 21st century. A longtime photographer for National Geographic, Magnum Photos and many others, his career spans the globe and his legacy has only just begun. It’s not often we get […]

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DigitalRev’s Pro Photographer, Cheap Camera takes on London Fashion Week with 5MP Vivitar action cam

Gannon Burgett

Normally, fashion photographer Paul John Bayfield can be seen on the side of a catwalk with any number of Nikon cameras and lenses by his side. But, for DigitalRev TV’s latest episode of Pro Photographer, Cheap Camera, Bayfield was left with nothing more than a $40 Vivitar action cam to take photographs. The camera being […]

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Photographing a drag racing team never looked more fun

John Aldred

It’s no secret that I love behind the scenes videos, and this one from Guy Rhodes covering Mark J. Rebilas‘ shoot with Don Schumacher Racing for their 2016 portraits is a good one. As well as a wealth of technical, creative, and workflow ideas, it demonstrates the value of forming good relationships and even friendships with your clients. […]

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Capturing motion in-camera using flash, with Manuel Cafini

John Aldred

I recently came across the work of Italian photographer Manuel Cafini over on Facebook, and I was instantly blown away.  His Chronophotography project particularly intrigued me, as it’s a look I’ve attempted and failed to create myself a number of times. Chronophotography is defined as “an antique photographic technique from the Victorian era (beginning about 1867-68), which captures movement […]

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You may be a photographer, but are you an artist?

Gannon Burgett

You may be a photographer, but are you an artist? That is the question rhetorically asked in COOPH’s latest video wherein world-renowned artist Roger Ballen shares seven thoughts on the matter. The video itself comes in at just under three minutes and has an eerie, almost circus feel to it. Visuals aside though, the insights […]

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The incredible eating habits of a professional food photographer (and competitive powerlifter)

Gannon Burgett

While everyone on Instagram might think of themselves as food photographers, there are those who actually get paid to travel around the globe and capture decadent delicacies. One of those individuals is Bon Appetit’s Alex Lau, a professional photographer and competitive powerlifter. One question Lau gets a lot is whether or not he gets to […]

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