Neutral Density Filters – PictureCorrect

Neutral Density Filters – PictureCorrect: "Neutral density or ND filters have the sole purpose of cutting down the amount of light as a whole. A perfect neutral density filter would transmit all wavelengths of light equally, so there would be no color change. Though not actually perfect, it can be used equally well in both color photography or black and white photography."

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Build your own motion-triggered "Internet of Things" camera

Build your own motion-triggered "Internet of Things" camera: "Adafruit's "Internet of Things Camera" is a neat mashup of existing Arduino components into a versatile remote monitoring camera. The key here is in the word remote - a capability that's granted by the inclusion of a first-generation Eye-Fi card, which is an SD card with built in Wi-Fi, that can upload images to your computer or other device, or better yet to a variety of photo-sharing websites such as Flickr."

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New Belkin devices add camera-like functionality to iPhones

New Belkin devices add camera-like functionality to iPhones: "lthough it’s been suggested that point-and-shoot digital cameras could be made obsolete by smartphones, there’s at least one thing that’s still better about stand-alone cameras – they have an ergonomic grip (or at least, some of them do), and a good ol’ fuss-free shutter release button. Belkin’s LiveAction Camera Grip device, however, is designed to add these features to the iPhone. The company has also released the LiveAction Camera Remote, which brings the same push-button functionality to a remote-control device."

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BetterPhoto Instructor Insights: How to Photograph Action

BetterPhoto Instructor Insights: How to Photograph Action: "How many times have you missed an action shot because you weren't ready for it? Many, I'm sure. I've missed a lot of shots, too, but now I put the odds in my favor by using a few simple techniques."

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3 Minutes with Photographer Michael Kern

3 Minutes with Photographer Michael Kern: "Photographic artistry can take on many forms. Those that make the greatest impact often challenge convention and blend styles to create something new. Nature photography is defined almost as strictly as Photojournalism where one’s subject must be honestly portrayed with minimal digital alteration (e.g. no composites, cloning, etc.) all while showing animals in the wild versus captivity. Fine art photography on the other hand swings to the other end of the spectrum where anything goes. One photographer who blends these two photographic genres together in such a way to highlight the best of both worlds is Michael Kern who is today’s guest on “3 Minutes with…"

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10 Lessons for Portrait Photographers: The Art of Story

10 Lessons for Portrait Photographers: The Art of Story: "When I first started my studies as a portrait photographer, a friend introduced me to a photo book by Michael Franzini. This photographer created a book of portraits that inspired me to have very high standards for creating portraits that were true to my subjects and their life stories."

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Samsung NX200 Review

Samsung NX200 Review: "Samsung has sure rattled the cages of companies like Apple in its chase for market share in the smart phone market. The winner? Who knows.
But one thing is certain: if there had not been an iPhone to bump against in the first place, Samsung would still be happily making other assorted bits of technology. It’s called market opportunity."

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Commercial Advertising Photography: 20 Stories Up – PictureCorrect

Commercial Advertising Photography: 20 Stories Up – PictureCorrect: "Well known editorial and commercial photographer, Joe McNally, recently did a photoshoot with a very unique dance team. The Manhattan based Anti-Gravity dance troupe combines an eclectic assortment of dance style with acrobatics to form a high-energy show on course with Cirque du Soleil. As you can imagine, photographing such acts requires impeccable timing and precise lighting. Especially when you are working on the rooftop of a 20-story building with dancers leaping high into the air on stilts"

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Effective Photo Shoot Styles in Portrait Photography – PictureCorrect

Effective Photo Shoot Styles in Portrait Photography – PictureCorrect: "What I am supposed to wear for my photo shoot? This is a typical question you will be faced with when shooting photo shoots"

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Watch a Pro Pose her Subject [VIDEO]

Watch a Pro Pose her Subject [VIDEO]: "Having trouble posing portrait subjects? In this video wedding photographer (and one of the nicest photographers I’ve met… in fact I had the pleasure of Jasmine photographing me a couple of years back) – Jasmine Star – shows a little video footage from behind the scenes of a shoot she did with a friend."

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