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1950′s Photoshop: Pin-Up Girls Before And AFter

1950′s Photoshop: Pin-Up Girls Before And AFter

Posted by on May 14, 2012 · 0 Comment

Ever wonder about the process that went on behind the scenes of those classic pin-up images that adorned the noses of bombers and the walls of soldiers barracks in the 1940′s and 50′s? Well check out these great before and after images of 1950′s pin-up girls which gives you a sneak peak of the photograph [...]
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Leica Announces X2 Premium Compact Camera With 16-Megapixel APS-C Sensor

Leica Announces X2 Premium Compact Camera With 16-Megapixel APS-C Sensor

Posted by on May 14, 2012 · 0 Comment

 Leica just announced the X2, a high-end compact camera with a 16.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor. The X2 is basically an updated version of the X1, which was introduced in the fall of 2009. Most of the features and functionality are the same, including the 24mm f/2.8 Elmarit Asph lens. What sets the Leica X2 apart from other high-end compacts is the big APS-C sensor – the same size used in most [...]
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[BTS] How To Create HDR Images Using Bracketing With Trey Ratcliff

[BTS] How To Create HDR Images Using Bracketing With Trey Ratcliff

Posted by on May 14, 2012 · 0 Comment

Trey Ratcliff is perhaps one of the most well known and adored HDR photographers today. The High Dynamic Range images he creates are not subtle by any means and he takes no apologies when it comes to creating images he personally enjoys. In this video, Trey talks about his gear (mainly Nikkor 12-24 and Really [...]
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[BTS Video] How to Use an Afghan Box Camera

[BTS Video] How to Use an Afghan Box Camera

Posted by on May 14, 2012 · 0 Comment

Here’s a fascinating video of 44-year old photographer Qalam Nabi. He is one of two street photographers left in the capital city of Kabul. The son of a street photographer himself, he started shooting at the age of eleven. Watch as he demonstrates how to use his instant camera. He does all of the developing [...]
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[Fstoppers Review] The Best Portable Audio Recorder For DSLR Video

[Fstoppers Review] The Best Portable Audio Recorder For DSLR Video

Posted by on May 13, 2012 · 0 Comment

You often hear film makers say, “Your video is only as good as your audio”. Obviously video production goes a long way too but poor audio can completely ruin an otherwise great video. Until recently, DSLR cameras have been anything but great at recording audio. The on board microphones are noisy and prone to record [...]
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[Video] Nikon v. Canon Full-Frame Shoot-Out by Philip Bloom

[Video] Nikon v. Canon Full-Frame Shoot-Out by Philip Bloom

Posted by on May 13, 2012 · 0 Comment

Filmmaker Philip Bloom has gotten his hands on Nikon’s and Canon’s newest full-frame digital SLRs. Luckily for us, we get an extensive side-to-side comparison in this rather thorough shoot-out. Bloom uses the almost 30 minutes to go through resolution, aliasing, low-light, and feature comaprisons. Let us know what you think in the comments section!
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[Video] Venice In A Day

[Video] Venice In A Day

Posted by on May 13, 2012 · 0 Comment

Joerg Niggli created this timelapse video of Venice, which shows a day in this gorgeous Italian city, from sunrise to sunset. If you haven’t yet traveled to Venice, this video is a cheaper alternative for you, so thank Joerg for saving you some cash! He used a Canon G10 to shoot the timelapses, and for [...]
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[Video] Florence Colgate From The UK Is Regarded To Have The Most Beautiful Face

[Video] Florence Colgate From The UK Is Regarded To Have The Most Beautiful Face

Posted by on May 13, 2012 · 0 Comment

18 year old Florence Colgate from Britain won the  ’Britain’s Most Naturally Beautiful Face’ contest. Apparently, it was based on the science of symmetry, width and length of her face, and perfect facial features. Some have even regarded her as the having the World’s most perfect face. With beauty being so subjective, do you believe there [...]
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Full Frame Shootout: Review of Nikon D800, D4 and Canon 5DmkIII

Full Frame Shootout: Review of Nikon D800, D4 and Canon 5DmkIII

Posted by on May 13, 2012 · 0 Comment

ETHICS STATEMENT: I made this in my own time (and it took A LOT of time!) for the readers of my blog. I was not paid by any manufacturer to do this. The two Nikons were supplied to me on loan as review cameras by Nikon UK for this review. I have never and will never be paid by a manufacturer to review a product. My opinions are my own and always will be. There is a big plug for my site sponsor [...]
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[News] Elle Removes Clothing Via PhotoShop, And The Model In Question Is Not Exactly What I’d Call Happy

[News] Elle Removes Clothing Via PhotoShop, And The Model In Question Is Not Exactly What I’d Call Happy

Posted by on May 13, 2012 · 0 Comment

Anyone who has picked up a magazine with photographic content is well aware of the amount of retouching and massaging that goes into many of the photos displayed in advertisements or in editorial features. But at what point does the ‘retouching’ go too far? Model Coco Rocha was shocked when she discovered that an image [...]
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[Pics] Nicholas Hendrickx and the Adventures of Mr. Fly

[Pics] Nicholas Hendrickx and the Adventures of Mr. Fly

Posted by on May 12, 2012 · 0 Comment

You’ll enjoy being a fly on the wall for this one. Nicholas Hendrickx gets quite creative with a bit of macro photography with this little series. Not only is this idea a fun one, I’m sure it took a ridiculous amount of patience and detail to “prop” up every little piece of the picture. For the [...]
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[Pics] Beautiful Sunset/Sunrise Photo Series

[Pics] Beautiful Sunset/Sunrise Photo Series

Posted by on May 12, 2012 · 0 Comment

As photographers I think we all love a good sunset or sunrise. For me, personally, I rarely see a sunrise, but that’s the life of a night owl I suppose. The rare time that I am up for a sunrise (usually by force) I always find myself snapping iPhone photos like nobodies business. I recently [...]
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[Pics] Beautiful Sunset/Sunrise Photo Series

[Pics] Beautiful Sunset/Sunrise Photo Series

Posted by on May 12, 2012 · 0 Comment

As photographers I think we all love a good sunset or sunrise. For me, personally, I rarely see a sunrise, but that’s the life of a night owl I suppose. The rare time that I am up for a sunrise (usually by force) I always find myself snapping iPhone photos like nobodies business. I recently [...]
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[News] Canon SLRs Used for Stunts and Action in Marvel’s The Avengers

[News] Canon SLRs Used for Stunts and Action in Marvel’s The Avengers

Posted by on May 12, 2012 · 0 Comment

Canon SLRs are known for their high quality video and that did not go unnoticed by the videographers behind the latest box office smash hit “Marvel’s The Avengers.” The Canon EOS 5D MKII and the EOS 7D were selected as the stunt and action cameras that shot the outrageous scenes. The Canon cameras were perfect [...]
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[News] Canon SLRs Used for Stunts and Action in Marvel’s The Avengers

[News] Canon SLRs Used for Stunts and Action in Marvel’s The Avengers

Posted by on May 12, 2012 · 0 Comment

Canon SLRs are known for their high quality video and that did not go unnoticed by the videographers behind the latest box office smash hit “Marvel’s The Avengers.” The Canon EOS 5D MKII and the EOS 7D were selected as the stunt and action cameras that shot the outrageous scenes. The Canon cameras were perfect [...]
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[Humor] Your Favorite Celebrities as Russian Generals

[Humor] Your Favorite Celebrities as Russian Generals

Posted by on May 12, 2012 · 0 Comment

Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, and Sean Connery are all Russian generals. At least in this set of images they are. These came from a site called ReplaceFace, where you can get your own personalized portrait as a general. I have to admit, I would gladly hang this portrait of Bill Murray over my mantle (if [...]
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[Photos] Extended Breastfeeding: How Old Is Too Old?

[Photos] Extended Breastfeeding: How Old Is Too Old?

Posted by on May 11, 2012 · 0 Comment

Photographer Martin Schoeller recently shot this TIME Magazine cover on an extended method of motherhood. The featured cover shows an image of a young mom and her son, still breastfeeding at age 3. While there is no right or wrong time to stop breastfeeding, these images have stirred up quite the controversy on just that. [...]
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[Meetup] San Francisco, CA Sunday May 13

[Meetup] San Francisco, CA Sunday May 13

Posted by on May 11, 2012 · 0 Comment

Lee Morris, Jaron Schneider and I want to meet up with local photographers and friends THIS Sunday May 13th. Come join us for drinks and conversation at Vinyl Wine bar from 7pm-10pm. Vinyl Wine Bar 359 Divisadero St. SF, CA 94117 (415) 621-4132
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Fujifilm FinePix XP170 Adds Wireless To Rugged Waterproof Camera Line

Fujifilm FinePix XP170 Adds Wireless To Rugged Waterproof Camera Line

Posted by on May 11, 2012 · 0 Comment

 Add another waterproof outdoor camera to the many options available for summer 2012! Fujifilm has added wireless image transfer to the FinePix XP waterproof point-and-shoots – their bestselling line of cameras. The new 14-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix XP170 lets photographers wirelessly transfer photos and videos from the camera to an iPhone, iPad or Android mobile device with a free Fujifilm [...]
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[BTSV] Projection Mapping for Ford’s S-Max TV Commercial

[BTSV] Projection Mapping for Ford’s S-Max TV Commercial

Posted by on May 11, 2012 · 0 Comment

Every now and then a unique way of filming the same old car commercial catches my eye. Event Projection uses projection mapping to advertise the S-Max put out by Ford. Although the filming involves a little more than the average studio equipment, the crew is able to incorporate some great action shots without leaving their studio. [...]
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[Behind The Scenes] How To Photograph Birds of Prey In The Studio

[Behind The Scenes] How To Photograph Birds of Prey In The Studio

Posted by on May 11, 2012 · 0 Comment

Photographing birds out in the wild seems pretty tough. Oregon photographer Jon Myers wanted to make the challenge even tougher by bringing the birds into his studio. Using large softboxes to create a space for the birds to fly, Jon was able to photograph eagles, ospreys, and hawks perfectly while in flight. The shots are [...]
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[Gear] First Impressions with New App TriggerTrap

[Gear] First Impressions with New App TriggerTrap

Posted by on May 11, 2012 · 0 Comment

If you recall, earlier this week we announced the availability of a new iPhone app that you can use to trigger your camera in various ways called TriggerTrap. Though I am still waiting on my dongle, I’ve had some time with the app and have to say, I’m excited to hook it up to my [...]
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[Gear] Who Needs Color? $8,000 Leica Camera Shoots Only Black And White

[Gear] Who Needs Color? $8,000 Leica Camera Shoots Only Black And White

Posted by on May 11, 2012 · 0 Comment

Leica has gone against the grain of recent camera bodies with this interesting release of a digital camera that shoots only black and white images. The Leica M-Monochrom is a full-frame, 18MP Rangefinder style camera. What do you think of the price of something like this? Novelty or in a class all on it’s own? [...]
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Behind The Scenes of A Windex Commercial

Behind The Scenes of A Windex Commercial

Posted by on May 10, 2012 · 0 Comment

This is a very detailed video from Atlanta based photographer Alex Koloskov as he shoots a very complex commercial image of a bottle of Windex. Definitely worth checking out if you have any interest at all in commercial photography, the process is a lot more complicated than you might think. Check out more of Alex’s [...]
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Daniel Linnet Shoots For Top Gear Magazine

Daniel Linnet Shoots For Top Gear Magazine

Posted by on May 10, 2012 · 0 Comment

Check out this very cool video from Daniel Linnet as he shoots for Top Gear Magazine. It looks like the images were shot with Kino Flo lights and lasers and creates some stunning final images. Check out the final images and let us know what you think. Have you ever experimented with lasers before?   [...]
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