German tourist dies while taking a “flying selfie” at Machu Picchu in Peru

John Aldred

They say that two things are certain in life; Death and taxes. Taxes we can’t do anything about, but I don’t think anybody until now realised just how many of those entirely preventable deaths could be attributed to shooting selfies. You just can’t seem to go very long these days without hearing about another one. Some […]

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Fuji X-T2 Specs and Images Leaked

Eric Reagan

The Fuji X-T2 is expected to be announced on July 7 as the successor to the highly-regarded Fuji X-T1. In the mean time, it appears that official specs and images of the upcoming camera have already leaked out. Fuji X-T2 Spec List 24.3MP CMOS sensor X Processor Pro processing engine 4K 30fps and 1080/60p video […]

How to enhance and create gorgeous light rays in your landscapes in Photoshop

John Aldred

We’ve all been there, we see a gorgeous beautifully lit scene before us while we’re out with friends or family, but we don’t have our camera with us. So, we go back… every day.. for a month… and nothing. No matter how often we may return to a location to try and recreate that day, […]

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Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT Now Available

Eric Reagan

B&H has the new Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT in stock and now shipping. The new hot shoe flash replaces the original 600EX-RT and improves recycling time by as much as 1.5x with AA batteries or 2x with a new Canon CP-E4N battery pack. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Making and framing a fine art print; What photography is all about

John Aldred

I love digital analogue hybrid processes in photography, I find them absolutely fascinating, and this video from photographer Nick Carver helps to show why. There is, of course, another message in this video. If you like your images, print them. Print them big and show them off. I couldn’t agree more. I still shoot both film […]

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Making and framing a fine art print; What photography is all about

John Aldred

I love digital analogue hybrid processes in photography, I find them absolutely fascinating, and this video from photographer Nick Carver helps to show why. There is, of course, another message in this video. If you like your images, print them. Print them big and show them off. I couldn’t agree more. I still shoot both film […]

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How to Use On-Camera Flash for Events

Levi Sim

Using a flash at an indoor event is a probably the simplest way to make pictures of small groups look their best. At weddings, parties, and fundraisers, friends and families are together for a short time and they are surprisingly willing to be in a photograph. It’s best to use a speedlight, not your camera’s…

Apple may be planning to enforce “No Photography” zone rules with newest patent award

John Aldred

With great power comes great potential for abuse. Back in 2011, Apple filed a fairly controversial patent, which would allow the cameras in their devices to be turned on and off at will by external forces. In theory, this would allow locations and venues that have “No photography” zones to enforce this rule more passively. Aimed […]

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