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Latest Update Shows ONE INSTANT Peel Apart Film Could be Great!

Anyone who has backed the ONE INSTANT Kickstarter project and have been keeping tabs at the updates must be brimming with excitement now. They've just dropped the latest on the production prototyping so far -- it's a success, and as they say, the devil is in the details! It's amazing to see them so close to finally "hacking" the peel-apart instant film system, and they have the "latest (and greatest) tests" to prove it! from All About Photography https://www.thephoblographer.com/2019/04/24/latest-update-shows-one-instant-peel-apart-film-could-be-great/

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Are Fast Aperture Lenses Really Worth the Money? Probably Not!

When you start out as a photographer, you probably go straight for the kit lens or small, fast aperture lenses like a 50mm f1.8 or so. There are reasons why some lenses are called te Nifty 50--and it's because they're nifty, at 50mms, can let in a lot of light, and can help a photographer grow for many years as they become better. In some cases, they're very affordable. But in other cases, manufacturers will demand and premium for the lens. Of course it all varies on a number of factors. So we're going to take a look at a number of options out there. from All About Photography https://www.thephoblographer.com/2019/04/24/are-fast-aperture-lenses-really-worth-the-money-probably-not/

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Stefan Ruiz on Documenting the “Cholombiano” Street Culture of Mexico

If you're interested in a documentary approach to portrait photography you'll surely be fascinated at the projects of Brooklyn-based Stefan Ruiz. If you're just learning about him now, one of best ways to get acquainted with him and his work is a VICE Picture Perfect episode from 2012, which takes us behind the scenes of him at work documenting the "Cholombianos" of Monterrey, Mexico.   from All About Photography https://www.thephoblographer.com/2019/04/24/stefan-ruiz-on-documenting-the-cholombiano-street-culture-of-mexico/

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Useful Photography Tip #193: Don’t Forget to Bounce a Flash off the Nearest Wall at a Party

When you're at a party using a flash, it's common practice to either use a bounce card (like a Flashbender) or to bounce the light off the ceiling and a bit behind you in order to give frontal illumination to your subjects. But also seriously do remember to take note of all of your surroundings. If you've got a wall not far from you, bounce the flash off of that and turn your back to the wall. By pointing the flash up and behind you, you'll provide some nice frontal lighting on your subject. from All About Photography https://www.thephoblographer.com/2019/04/24/useful-photography-tip-193-dont-forget-to-bounce-a-flash-off-the-nearest-wall-at-a-party/

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Quick Tips for Beautiful Flower Photography in Early Spring

Spring season is the perfect time to get those macro lenses dusted and ready to shoot -- what else, but beautiful, dainty flowers! If you already have plans set and a picture-perfect location spot on, we've got just the video tutorial to help you with your flower photography. Professional wildlife photographer Paul Miguel has already started making rounds in his local woodland to photograph the dainty wood anemones, so it's time we all get started with it as well. If you're trying this out for the first time, with his tips below, you'll surely pick up some tips and ideas for beautiful flower photography fitting for spring. from All About Photography https://www.thephoblographer.com/2019/04/22/quick-tips-for-beautiful-flower-photography-in-early-spring/

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Useful Photography Tip #193: Don’t Forget to Bounce a Flash off the Nearest Wall at a Party

When you're at a party using a flash, it's common practice to either use a bounce card (like a Flashbender) or to bounce the light off the ceiling and a bit behind you in order to give frontal illumination to your subjects. But also seriously do remember to take note of all of your surroundings. If you've got a wall not far from you, bounce the flash off of that and turn your back to the wall. By pointing the flash up and behind you, you'll provide some nice frontal lighting on your subject. from All About Photography https://www.thephoblographer.com/2019/04/24/useful-photography-tip-193-dont-forget-to-bounce-a-flash-off-the-nearest-wall-at-a-party/

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Cheap Photo: 4,000 LR Presets for $39; Intro to Flash for $29!

Increasing our knowledge, and spending more time behind the camera; these are two things we all strive to do, and with these photography tutorials, and presets you can do both. Do you want to become better at flash photography? The Introduction To Flash For Children & Family Images by Mike Hagen is only $29! That's a bargain for 24 HD video lessons! You can save 86% off of 4,000 Lightroom presets with the 4,000 Unique Lightroom Preset Bundle which costs just $39, and you can take control of Photoshop with the 49 Photoshop Retouching Actions Bundle which is only $49!  Join us after the break to see the crazy deals on photography tutorials, presets and actions we have found for you. from All About Photography https://www.thephoblographer.com/2019/04/23/cheap-photo-4000-lr-presets-for-39-save-on-creative-live-photography-tutorials/

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Do Any of Us Shoot Street Photography for Just Ourselves?

If you’re somebody who likes to converse about street photography a lot, I am almost certain you have listened to someone make the above statement before. It’s highly possible you have even said it yourself. However, in this digital world, do any of us shoot street photography just for ourselves? from All About Photography https://www.thephoblographer.com/2019/04/22/do-any-of-us-shoot-street-photography-for-just-ourselves/

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Cheap Photo: 4,000 LR Presets for $39; Intro to Flash for $29!

Increasing our knowledge, and spending more time behind the camera; these are two things we all strive to do, and with these photography tutorials, and presets you can do both. Do you want to become better at flash photography? The Introduction To Flash For Children & Family Images by Mike Hagen is only $29! That's a bargain for 24 HD video lessons! You can save 86% off of 4,000 Lightroom presets with the 4,000 Unique Lightroom Preset Bundle which costs just $39, and you can take control of Photoshop with the 49 Photoshop Retouching Actions Bundle which is only $49!  Join us after the break to see the crazy deals on photography tutorials, presets and actions we have found for you. from All About Photography https://www.thephoblographer.com/2019/04/23/cheap-photo-4000-lr-presets-for-39-save-on-creative-live-photography-tutorials/

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Saturday: There’s a Pub Crawl Happening Just for Photographers in NYC

This Saturday, photographers will be treated to a very fun and special time as they get together to eat, drink and be merry...or something like that. The NYC Photographer's Pub Crawl Sponsored by American Photographic Artists is happening and it seems like a great way for photographers to get together, network, hang and talk shop. Some event details are on Facebook. from All About Photography https://www.thephoblographer.com/2019/04/23/saturday-theres-a-pub-crawl-happening-just-for-photographers-in-nyc/

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This ” Kit” Transforms Your Expensive Lens Into Hipster Vintage Glass

Hipsters sure have ruined film photography and vintage gear for a lot of photographers. It's certain that there have been one too many passionate film photographers who have been wrongfully slapped with the label. So, it's not surprising if most photographers fiercely hate on these wannabes. Yet some, like Mathieu Stern choose to poke fun at the whole idea of hipster instead. from All About Photography https://www.thephoblographer.com/2019/04/23/vintalens-kit-hipster-vintage-glass/

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Surprise! Photographer Listed Among the Worst Jobs in the U.S.

If you've been enjoying your career as a high-earning photographer, reports are suggesting that you could be an exception to the rule. Targeted job opportunity website CareerCast ranked over 200 careers in 2018 to put together a report on the worst jobs in the U.S. based on income, overall quality of work environment, stress levels, occupational outlook. Photographer is listed as the 25th worst profession. from All About Photography https://www.thephoblographer.com/2019/04/23/surprise-photographer-listed-among-the-worst-jobs-in-the-u-s/

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Rant: Modern, Dedicated Photo Printers Desperately Need Bluetooth Integration

I think that one of the biggest things that I hear from all the manufacturers out there is that print is on its last legs, evolving, becoming more niche, etc. And to be very transparent, I think that they have themselves to blame. It's only been in the past year that I've been bigger efforts from Fujifilm, Canon, HP (sort of), and Epson to really reach out to younger audiences. By that, I don't necessarily mean age, but more photographic age. There are still so many photographers that don't know what their images look like on a print and haven't had the opportunity to really get prints made. I think that Bluetooth can honestly make this so much easier. from All About Photography https://www.thephoblographer.com/2019/04/23/rant-modern-dedicated-photo-printers-desperately-need-bluetooth-integration/

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What Should You do When Someone Says Don’t Take My Picture?

"Please don't take my picture." This is something we have all probably heard before as photographers. Whether the plea comes from a friend or family member that you might be hanging out with, or from a complete stranger that you may pass on the street, it's a powerful statement, and it is one that should not be taken lightly. Sure, when we are out doing street photography we can indeed take images that include people, and by law we might be covered because it's a public space, but just what should we do when someone says this? Join us after the break and we will explore this a little more. from All About Photography https://www.thephoblographer.com/2019/04/23/what-should-you-do-when-someone-says-dont-take-my-picture/

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How Close Should You Be to a Portrait Subject When Shooting With a 35mm Lens?

Many photographers swear by their 35mm lenses and almost never want to shoot with anything else. The reason for this is because it so closely simulates what the human eye sees and so it's easy for a photographer to go out there and shoot a scene just the way that they see it. That would be great, if 35mm lenses were absolutely perfect. While they've greatly improved, 35mm lenses are still not perfect and when used for portraiture still can't replace or do what a proper telephoto focal length can. But with patience, you can figure out how to make the most of a 35mm lens for portraiture. from All About Photography https://www.thephoblographer.com/2019/04/23/how-close-should-you-be-to-a-portrait-subject-when-shooting-with-a-35mm-lens/

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The Best Accessories For The Enthusiastic Smartphone Photographer

Whoever thought we would be taking credible photographs on the same device we call our Mom’s on? Well someone did, hence why smartphone photography has become its own popular sub-genre. With that, it’s hardly a surprise that tech companies have created a plethora of accessories to help boost your smartphone photography experience. from All About Photography https://www.thephoblographer.com/2019/04/22/the-best-accessories-for-the-enthusiastic-smartphone-photographer/

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The Color Film Photography Blind Taste Test: Can You Figure This Out?

To make this blind comparison, I took, and will compare three identical shots, each taken on the nine emulsions discussed in this video. You'll be able to compare these photos “blind”, meaning you won’t know which stock is which ahead of time. I’ll also talk through some of the differences from my perspective. This will be especially interesting to you newer film shooters looking to find a color film that fits best with your style of shooting, developing, and/or budget. But even if you're a long-time film shooter, you may find it interesting. from All About Photography https://www.thephoblographer.com/2019/04/22/the-color-film-photography-blind-taste-test-can-you-figure-this-out/