As I was surfing the web today, I came across several questions (throughout the various photography forums which I like to visit) regarding “how to shoot fireworks photos.” Although I came across a lot of good information, there were bits and pieces scattered about, and since I myself have had (what I consider to be) […]

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Sometimes it’s nice to go out with some friends and just have some fun shooting photos. On this day, I set out to mindfully shoot photos which I planned to post-process using an extreme vignetting effect. Vignetting is a natural effect which can occur when shooting with certain lenses at wide apertures. Sometimes, rather than […]

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Due to an overwhelming amount of requests on recommendations for books on HDR Photography and techniques, I have put together the following list of available books on HDR. The following books are all available on sale through our affiliate arrangement with Amazon, at prices below retail! If you are interested in learning more about HDR […]

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Tether your DSLR camera to your notebook for live shoots in Adobe’s Photoshop Lightroom
A lot of photographers have had two burning questions on their minds. 1) Can I tether my digital SLR camera to my notebook? and 2) Can I get it working with Lightroom? We are pleased to say a resounding YES to both […]

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THE FIRST BOOK WITH ONE FOOT ON THE COFFEE TABLE, AND ONE FOOT IN THE CLASSROOM
The Moment It Clicks: Photography secrets from one of the world’s top shooters (Voices That Matter)
Joe McNally, one of the world’s top pro digital photographers, whose celebrated work has graced the pages of Sports Illustrated, Time, and […]

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PENTAX Announces Optio V20 with 5X Zoom, 3 Inch Monitor and Innovative Portrait Functions
Press Release:
GOLDEN, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PENTAX Imaging Company has announced the Pentax Optio V20 8MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom, and a generous 3.0 inch LCD monitor. Ultra-slim and stylish in design, this latest PENTAX compact digital camera makes […]

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Today, Casio announced the release of a fantastic little “small wonder” with it’s new EX-Z9 point and shoot digital camera. Offering the photographer a host of new features, this little camera packs a lot into it’s small body. Some of which are: 23 Best Shot modes, face detection technology, an anti-shake option, and even a […]

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Compact Size Makes It the Ultimate DSLR to Take Anywhere, Next-Generation Live View Ensures It Performs Better When You Get There
Press Release: Center Valley, Pa., March 5, 2008 – Olympus today announces the extremely portable E-420 – perfect for everyone who wants to step up to the power and […]

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HP Snapfish prints arrive, and we’re impressed!
Recall that we sent in to HP Snapfish for the 20 FREE PRINTS at Snapfish! We just received our free prints and we were very impressed with the quality of the prints. The photos arrived in a high quality and professional envelope, which clearly did a nice job of […]

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I recently picked up a copy of The Adobe Photoshop CS3 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter) book by Scott Kelby, and I have to say this is by far one of the best Photoshop books on the market that I have seen and used. Scott Kelby, the #1 best selling Photoshop author in […]

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