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Cumberland Island Workshop 2022

Cumberland Island Workshop 2022

The Cumberland Island Workshop 2022 Located off the coast of St. Marys, Georgia is the barrier island, Cumberland Island.  Cumberland Island is approximately 16 miles long and at the widest point, it is 3 miles wide. image courtesy of the Parks Service Since 1972, the island has been a National Park known for its beautiful […]

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Long Exposure Infrared Photography

Long Exposure Infrared Photography

I love the look of long-exposure photography.  You can create a different look and feel to a scene.  Long-exposure Infrared images are possible, with the right preparation and gear.  Let’s go through some simple steps to getting a great long exposure Infrared image. #1. Get a good tripod. Over the past few years, the quality […]

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Winter Therapy

Winter Therapy

I hate winter, ….. hate it.  For me as an artist, it is the most depressing, discouraging time.  I don’t like the cold and find it hard to see the beauty in everything being …dead.   I’ve felt this way for years and have spent plenty of winters with my camera not getting much use.  I’ve […]

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3 Steps to a Black & White Infrared Image

3 Steps to a Black & White Infrared Image

Like most photographers, I love black-and-white infrared images. There is a purity and intensity to a well-crafted monochrome image, and there are many software options out there to help convert an image to black-and-white. In my experience, the best way to convert an infrared image to monochrome is a method that gives me the most […]

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Canon RF 16mm f2.8 STM Lens

Canon RF 16mm f2.8 STM Lens

As Canon moved forward with their R series mirrorless cameras, they have been releasing more and more of their RF mount lenses.  One of the latest is the RF 16mm f2.8 STM lens. I jumped on the pre-order for this lens and was lucky enough to receive the lens two weeks ago.  I held off […]

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Shooting a Canon R5 with a 40 year Old Lens

Shooting a Canon R5 with a 40 year Old Lens

Recently while online I came across a device that really caught my eye.  It is an adapter ring allowing an old Canon FD film lens to be connected to a Canon RF mount.  For some people that may seem strange, but I immediately knew I had to have it, and the best part is the […]

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A simple adjustment to Super Color Images

A simple adjustment to Super Color Images

Super color Infrared is by far our most popular Infrared conversion because it offers such a wide range of options in post-production.  When properly white balanced, you have 4 color tones, Red and Yellow in the sky and Blue and Cyan in the foliage.  When channel swapped, it has a great faux color look. The […]

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Profiled Photographers – Ben McKechnie

Profiled Photographers – Ben McKechnie

Pro-photographer Ben McKechnie’s introduction to photography came when he received a camera as a birthday present when he was a child. He started taking it everywhere he went on family holidays in France and Italy. But despite the early start with cameras, before becoming a photographer, he was a writer. In fact, he didn’t truly […]

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Profiled Photographers – Jim Maher

Profiled Photographers – Jim Maher

Jim Mahar’s journey into photography started while working as a hairdresser in London’s West End. Jim was fortunate to have worked on some of the world’s most famous glossy publications as a hairstylist for photoshoots. He realised that he was as interested in the photography aspect of the shoot as he was in hairstyling. So […]

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6 Ways To Find Your Creative Spark

6 Ways To Find Your Creative Spark

Every photographer has hit a creative wall at some point in their photography journey. You may just feel disillusioned in general because work isn’t coming through. Or even if you are not a pro, it could just be that you are struggling to capture unique photos when you are on location. Your tested and trusted […]

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8 Tips For Capturing Food Photos At Home

8 Tips For Capturing Food Photos At Home

Food is a great subject to practice photographing at home. While you may not get the same results as when shooting in a studio with proper lighting, a stylist and fancy props, you can still take great photos of food at home. It is also good practice for when you are travelling as you will […]

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Mirrorless vs. DSLR – Which Should You Buy?

Mirrorless vs. DSLR – Which Should You Buy?

If I were writing this article a few years ago, there wouldn’t really be any competition between high-end DSLR cameras and mirrorless cameras. DSLR cameras were so far ahead that buying a mirrorless would mean compromising on several factors including image size and quality. There was also the issue around the optical viewfinder versus a […]

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Take Better Street Photos With These Tips

Take Better Street Photos With These Tips

Street photography is one of the most popular genres of photography. It is one of the easier branches of photography to practice and it’s accessible for most people. But good street photography isn’t straightforward and often people struggle to capture street photos really well. So to help you, here are 6 street photography tips to […]

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3 Test To Do When You Buy A New Camera

3 Test To Do When You Buy A New Camera

A brand new camera can be an exciting purchase. If it’s an upgrade it will mean better quality images and more advanced settings. But buying a new camera also might mean getting used to new dials and controls as well as the camera itself. Cameras are not all the same and some perform better than […]

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5 Ways To Improve A Travel Photo At Any Location

5 Ways To Improve A Travel Photo At Any Location

Any outdoor photographer will tell you that a successful photo will often require more than just turning up to a location that you have researched, setting up a camera and taking some photos. If you really want to capture great travel photos – whether that is to sell or to hang on a wall, then […]

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8 Reasons Why Your Local Park Is A Great Place For Photography

8 Reasons Why Your Local Park Is A Great Place For Photography

Local parks are great places for anyone who wants to practice their photography. The reason being that there are so many different photo opportunities available without the need to travel too far away from your home. So here are 8 reasons why your local park is a great place to visit to improve your photography. […]

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What Is the Golden Spiral And How To Use It?

What Is the Golden Spiral And How To Use It?

Have you ever wondered why particular natural images appear more visually striking than others? While you might be photographing the same subject, but some angles look better than others? This effect might be because of the Golden Spiral (or golden ratio). But what is it, and how can you apply it in your photographs? What […]

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Profiled Photographers – Tim Bird

Profiled Photographers – Tim Bird

Pro photographer Tim Bird first got really interested in photography when he arrived in Finland 40 years ago. For Tim, Finland was “a completely clean visual slate where everything was novel and alien.” He says “Finland then felt as close to its eastern neighbour, the Soviet Union, as it did to western Europe. So I […]

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7 Tips On Photographing Aquariums

7 Tips On Photographing Aquariums

Aquariums are wondrous places to visit and even more incredible to photograph. Unfortunately, capturing stunning photographs at an aquarium can be very difficult, especially if you are new to photography. The good news is that you can get those beautiful aquarium pictures with the right tips. So here are 7 tips to help you capture […]

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How to Photograph Family Events

How to Photograph Family Events

Many people get nervous when asked to be the designated photographer at family events. A little anxiety is normal but producing exceptional photographs of family events is not nearly as technical or hectic as it sounds. To properly photograph a family gathering, ensure that you have the appropriate tools for the job. A good camera, […]

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