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Media Cards: Getting It Right from the Start

If you have ever lugged around a bag full of 35mm film canisters (exposed or unexposed), you probably have a greater appreciation than most people

How to Use Your Flash When Shooting Macro

Macro photography isn’t something you can do by shooting from the hip like street photographers might do. There’s no doubt that you can take a

The Advantages of a Monopod

Photo by surfglassy Gravity is serious business. Accordingly, so is camera stabilization. When you combine the weight of a camera plus a long lens plus

To Kit or Not to Kit?

Recently, a friend of mine contacted me via email. He’s been itching to get back into photography after being away from it for a while.

Extension Tubes - Get Into Macro for Less

50mm f/1.8 + extension tube. Photo by amir appel Macro photography is often casually referred to as “close-up” photography. While it’s a safe bet that

Understanding Lenses

Sure. I know what you’re thinking: “I know what a lens is! It’s on the front of my camera and it focuses the picture.” You

Understanding and Controlling Light

Photo by Ravenshoe Group Any photographer, photography class, or photography book that you ever come across, will tell you that photography is all about light.

31 Photography Products Our Readers are Loving Right Now

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Fill Light - Free Quick Guide

Mastering the skill of how to create and effectively use light is a key development in the learning progress of a photographer. It is also

Bird Photography: Most Popular Lenses - Free Quick Guide

When it comes to bird photography, the lens really matters. It can be the difference between an average shot and one that could win you

Shooting With the Mitakon Lens

A 35mm F/0.95 Lens For Less Than $600? Yes! Browse any photography forum and you’re likely to hear about the same set of lenses over

FREE Video – Cleaning Your Camera

Right after you wash and wax your car- doesn’t it feel almost like new? When you climb into a bed with freshly cleaned sheets- don’t

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