Want to Get Your Hands on a Canon 5D Mark IV Early?

For many… it’s the camera they’ve been waiting years for.  The new 5D Mark IV has a lot to be excited about (see Levi Sim’s rundown). With an expected release date of late September…  waiting can be hard.  But here’s a few things to do to speed things up. Order Early Those who get in line…

Yi Technology are releasing a handheld gimbal for action cameras

I’ve become a fan of Yi Technology’s action cameras since I started using them a couple of months ago. For what they offer, they’re an absolute bargain, and they work very well. A video posted to YouTube today suggests that they’re expanding their range to include stabilisation. Having recently picked up a gimbal for use with […]

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Facebook releases image identification software to the public

Facebook has announced that it is releasing three of its main image identification algorithms to the public. It’s not the first time Facebook has opened its research to the public, and it likely won’t be the last. In this particular instance, Facebook say that they hope the work will “rapidly advance the field of machine […]

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Light is KING! 10 Tips on Handling Light in Street and Urban Photography

If it wasn’t for light, there wouldn’t be such thing as photography, right? Yes! For some – light is one of the most important ingredients of the photo. You can count me in. Definitely, I am one of them. Please note that all my tips are based on my street/urban/fine art photos and most of […]

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8K timelapse shows off the bright vibrant colours of New York

A mix of traditional timelapse and hyperlapse, this video from Vimeo user jansoli shows off New York in all its colourful glory. From the bright day light advertising, to the beautiful night lights, New York is a wonder of colour. It’s an interesting mix of techniques. There’s even a few tricks in post to simulate […]

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Change Perspective to Make Better Photos

If something is worth photographing, it’s probably worth photographing from multiple angles. It’s easy to start high, at eye-level, because that’s how you see the world. Most photographers arrive on location and immediately extend their tripod legs to bring the camera to eye-level. This is the most comfortable place to shoot and you should definitely…

If you’re shooting flash outdoors, your colours are probably wrong. Here’s how to fix it with gels

Shooting on location with flash is one of the fun parts of portrait photography for me. But, depending on the lighting conditions where you’re shooting, your flash may not be putting out the same colour as the ambient light. This means that while your subject may appear perfect, the environment can appear very cool or […]

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