The Central Coast of California: A Winter Wildlife Destination

The Central Coast of California offers diverse photographic opportunities: rugged cliffs, such as the Big Sur coastline; charming cities including Santa Barbara or Carmel; William Randolph Hearst’s estate, known as the Hearst Castle; picturesque vineyards stretching across the hillsides; and wildlife, particularly in late December and early January. My friends and I decided to travel to California’s central…

This is not a new Sony mirrorless camera, it’s a USB charging station

This is either the silliest or coolest looking USB charger I’ve ever seen. I haven’t quite decided yet. USB chargers are a part of everyday life. Whether it’s for our phones, tablets, or even some cameras, we just can’t escape them. MAny of us dispense with the cheap chargers that come with our devices, in […]

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This is the last chance to download your Vines before they’re gone

Launched and subsequently acquired by Twitter in 2012, Vine has been a valuable outlet for many creatives.  The service that let you post your life in six second chunks announced its closure in October, and now it’s finally moving onto the next step in its evolution. Vine will not go away completely, but it will […]

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Photographer of the Day: Nick Benson

Category: Beauty Photographer: Nick Benson “Jen Mariani” Photographer of the Day, Nick Benson, takes us outside with his photograph “Jen Mariani.” Her red gown compliments the understated greenery that forms the background. Sunlight illuminates her red hair while the photographer’s lights add wonderful sparkles to her eyes. Jen captivates with her smile. Originally shared on…

Mastering composition with a little help from Will Smith (sort of)

Perhaps “with help from a little Will Smith” would’ve been a little more accurate, but still. The “rules” of composition are widely known and hotly debated. On the one side, you’ve got those who swear by them, live by them, and can’t break free from them. On the other side you’ve got those who claim […]

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3 facts about histogram you may not have known

If you’re not sure whether you’ve achieved good exposure, using a histogram is the best way to check it. But there are some misconceptions about histogram you’ll hear from many photographers, even the most experienced ones. On the other hand, there are some facts few people knows or shares. In this video, Matt Granger refers to […]

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