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5 Tips to Take Less Photos of Everything and Take More Photos That Mean Something
How many photos do you have from a recent holiday, that you just haven’t had time to organize? Or, have you come back from a dream vacation and your photos just don’t seem to match up with your memories? You are not alone, as this is an all too common issue, and both of these questions have their roots in a simple and easy to fix problem. Take fewer photos, not more! I mean this literally, but also figuratively. Yes, overall take fewer photos. But, in reality this is a lesson in becoming more conscious of your photography. What is the point...
read moreEdelkrone launches collapsible PocketSkater 2 for DSLR videographers
While cool and (presumably) functional, neither the VidPro nor the Monoprice even remotely fit in a pocket. Both have very simple designs, and I seriously doubt the manufacturing requires sophisticated parts design and molding like Edelkrone. Both designs are cookie cutter designs using skateboard wheels. OTOH, Edelkrone is a second generation design with many optimizations (custom mini wheels, custom three wheel design, custom compact folding form factor, and industrial strength aluminum parts). I have no affiliation with Edelkrone except as...
read moreCascable iOS app offers remote control of WiFi-enabled cameras
Late last week saw the introduction of Cascable to the Apple App store, an iOS app for remote controlling Wi-Fi-enabled cameras. Cascable allows Apple device users an alternative way to access and control their W-iFi enabled camera via an iPhone or iPad, and extends shutter control to the Apple Watch. At the time of launch only Canon EOS cameras with integrated Wi-Fi are supported, but Cascable says it will be expanding its compatibility to include others manufacturers ‘soon.’ The app’s interface includes access to...
read moreOpinion: Did Sony just do the impossible?
June 10, 2015 was a fun day. It saw the announcement of the Sony a7R II, along with a the new 1″-type stacked sensors in the company’s updated releases of the popular RX100 and RX10 camera lines. Our Editor Barnaby Britton was lucky enough to be at the launch event to witness the announcements in person, and with every text message he sent me about a new feature Sony was introducing in the a7R II, I couldn’t help but feel like a kid in a candy shop being given far more candy than I’d expected. But...
read moreInterview: Kimio Maki of Sony – ‘the customer’s voice is the most important data for me’
Kimio Maki, Senior General Manager of the Digital Imaging Business Group, Sony Corporation. Pictured here at the New York launch of the Alpha a7R II, and Cyber-shot RX100 IV and RX10 II. Sony shook up the camera industry recently with the launch of three new cameras – the Alpha a7R II, Cyber-shot RX100 IV and RX10 II. We were in New York for the launch event, and after the dust had settled we sat down with Kimio Maki, Senior General Manager of Sony’s Digital Imaging Business Group. In our interview, we spoke...
read moreReaders’ Showcase: Oscar Cwajbaum
Paparazzi shots are taken WITHOUT people’s consent! While for Cosplay, it IS part of cosplaying to be photographed! No one makes a cosplay to wear it in front of the mirror and then put it in the wardrobe again. You DO need a model release if you are going to use it for commercial purposes (like releasing a book), surely. For web usage, no you don’t need a release. It’s a consensual thing, based on goodwill. As such, of course, if the person asks the photographer to remove the picture from his/her website, then that should...
read moreA Sony A7 Flattened by a Truck Can Still Sell for $20
Here’s a random tip: if your $1,000 camera ever gets run over by a truck, don’t just throw the crushed parts in the trash. sonyalpharumors reports that one unlucky owner of a flattened Sony a7 mirrorless camera still managed to sell the parts and the original box on eBay for $20 with an extra $18.65 for shipping. Not bad, considering what the deceased camera looks like. It’s interesting that someone would still pay nearly $40 for the parts. Source Article from...
read moreCameras of the Future Will Be Able to Identify Things They See
One of the emerging trends in the world of photography is the idea of automated recognition and tagging of things found in photographs. Flickr can now suggest autotags for your photos, and Google’s new Photos service lets you search through your unlabeled photos using advanced image recognition. The same technologies are coming for real-time camera features as well. Qualcomm is working on a system called SceneDetect that lets cameras recognize what they’re looking at in real time. Here’s a short demo video showing how quickly...
read moreExplore and Experience the Photos of Richard Avedon on Your iPad
Want to experience the work of one of the greatest American portrait photographers on your iPad? Check out Avedon, an official app created by the foundation of the late photographer Richard Avedon. The app is a simple and elegant way to explore the Avedon archive, view his photographs, and understand his process. It’s organized into major areas that the photographer focused on: fashion, portraiture, and reportage. You’ll find descriptions of his print types and archival materials, a visual history of Avedon’s exhibitions, and hundreds...
read moreStaff Required for Upcoming Event
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read moreModel Needed for Experimental Shoot
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read moreSeeking Models for Beauty Shoots
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read moreFemale Model from 18 to 32 with Freckles on the Face for Photo Project
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read moreCasting Familes, Couples and Individuals
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read moreLooking for Models
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read moreCamera Crew Needed – Online Footage
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read moreD.O.P Required for Comedy Short Film "My Friend Melvin"
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read moreFilmmaker Required For Acoustic & Studio Promotional Videos
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read moreDo I Need a Photo Release For That?
With the increasing presence of quality Smartphone cameras and affordable, pro-grade compact digital cameras, there are more people than ever who have the power of taking photos. But how many people are aware of the legal constraints that come with being a photographer, even on a hobby or amateur basis? Perhaps more importantly, how many of us know when it’s legally okay, or not okay, for someone to snap a photo of ourselves? The answers to these questions are important for both photographers and photo subjects to know, so let’s examine some...
read more10 Essential Pieces of Gear you Need for Landscape Photography
If you are interested in going out and getting some high quality landscape photographs, here’s a comprehensive list of items you will either want to consider, or must have, in order to increase your chances of getting some keepers: #1 – The Internet Whenever I start to plan a photo shoot to a particular location, I usually begin by googling the area. If it’s a relatively well-known location, you will probably find some very interesting, and comprehensive, websites made by other photographers or adventurists/bloggers. The problem is, if it’s a...
read moreNow You Can Have Perfectly Posed Portraits
Over the last week at dPS our writing team have focused their efforts on creating a great series of tutorials on the topic of posing subjects for portraits. They’ve covered 8 fantastic topics that have had some great feedback. In case you’ve missed any I’ve listed them below but am also including 8 more portrait posing tutorials below from our archives. Books Gives Us Wings by Maxim Guselnikov on 500px Also – if you’re looking to go even deeper into this topic check out our best selling Portrait Posing eBook – Striking the Pose by Gina...
read moreReaders’ Showcase: Oscar Cwajbaum
Paparazzi shots are taken WITHOUT people’s consent! While for Cosplay, it IS part of cosplaying to be photographed! No one makes a cosplay to wear it in front of the mirror and then put it in the wardrobe again. You DO need a model release if you are going to use it for commercial purposes (like releasing a book), surely. For web usage, no you don’t need a release. It’s a consensual thing, based on goodwill. As such, of course, if the person asks the photographer to remove the picture from his/her website, then that should...
read moreFamily Threatened After Photo Shoot on Train Tracks
A family in Wisconsin says that they’ve received threats online after pictures from a recent family photo shoot went viral. The shots show the family dressed up in superhero costumes and acting out a rescue scene on railroad tracks. There have been numerous stories in recent years of photographers, newlyweds, and film crews having fatal accidents or close calls while doing a shoot on tracks, as trains often travel so fast that people have little time to react before being struck. Mike and Roxanne Daly of Hartford, Wisconsin, didn’t get...
read moreTesting a Waterproof Pelican 1510 Case by Dunking it in a Swimming Pool
Pelican’s $170 1510 carry on case is advertised as a durable, dustproof, and watertight option for hauling your camera equipment from place to place, but how well does it actually keep water out? Nathan Taylor decided to find out with a personal test in a swimming pool. He shares his experiment and findings in the 1-minute video above. “I tested if the Pelican cases really are waterproof/watertight by taking it for a swim. Turns out they are,” Taylor tells PetaPixel. “This isn’t an endorsement video, I just had to see it to believe...
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Started out doing photography at the age of 6 using an uncle's old 1940 kodak brownie box camera. At 15 years of age, I decided to buy my very own 1975 Praktica SLR camera. I now shoot with a Nikon D850. I do unpaid TFP and commercial paid work.