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Photos ©Jonny ArmstrongJonny Armstrong is used to being stood up. In fact, in his line of work it happens most of the time. A research scientist, his work includes photographing lit portraits of wild animals in their natural habitats.Read more »... READ MORE

Previously, I've looked at a number of different tips to consider or take under advisement when out making and taking pictures. We looked at some composition tips, some lighting tips, and even a few posing tips.  Also remember, the best-selling classic compilation of the double bundle of the 49 Tips and Tricks eBooks are always…The post Four Posing Tips appeared first on Canon Blogger.... READ MORE

What better way to celebrate 5 years of Fujifilm X series than by hosting our own event at our head office in Tokyo?! I was lucky enough to be here so I’m sharing the experience with you.Counting down to the start of the eventThe event started at 13:30 local time, while most (but not all) of you were probably tucked up fast asleep. We had a countdown that had been running on our X-Pro1 website for the last ten days.Mr Nakajima explaining our company’s strategy... READ MORE

X-Photographer Pete Bridgwood talks about the new X-Pro2 and how it has helped him translate the emotional experience of a landscape into his finished prints. Pete BridgwoodPete Bridgwood is a fine-art landscape photographer and writer from Nottingham in the UK. He started making photographs back in 1978 with black and white film and manual cameras, using wet-process in a traditional darkroom. This time spent in his youth, learning about the traditional process proved invaluable to Pete, but his workflow is now completely digital and he now uses... READ MORE

The Interval Timer feature built into some of our X series* cameras can be an excellent tool to express your creativity. It can be used to capture multiple images one after the other with the knowledge that you will simply pick your favourite image later on. Or the most likely the reason you would use this feature is to create a time-lapse movie like this little Lego guy doing a dance (rather badly I might add!), or perhaps a flower bud opening up, or even the sun... READ MORE

Today I’m going to take you through some of the advice given to me by UK wedding photographer Kevin Mullins. Kevin’s approach to candid wedding photography translates precisely into his street photography style. What makes a good “street” shot?The three key factors that make a good street image are;good lightgood compositioninteresting subjectGet all three and you have a great shot. Two of them can result in a good shot. If you can only have one, make sure it’s the interesting subjectAssignment 1 – Shoot with a themeStart by simply... READ MORE

Join official X-Photographers Damien Lovegrove, Kevin Mullins and Trevor & Faye Yerbury at The Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers (SWPP) 2016 Convention in London between the 20th and 24th January 2016.Damien LovegroveAn official Fujifilm X-Photographer, Damien Lovegrove has become one of the foremost trainers of portrait photography in our industry. A published writer and regular columnist, Damien has traveled the globe sharing his knowledge and expertise.Damien left his role as a cameraman and lighting director at the BBC back in 1998 after 14 successful... READ MORE

Tell us about yourself and what got you into photography? How did you develop your style in photography?I am a photographer based in Nottinghamshire, UK with a passion for Travel, Landscape and Social Documentary photography.My love of photography started in my teens when I used the camera to record walking and climbing trips around the UK but especially in the Peak District and Lake District. As my knowledge developed and results improved, the emphasis changed from less walking to more photography. In those days I... READ MORE

White Balance is a term that may seem foreign to most photographers. Especially as a setting that you could adjust that would make a drastic impact on your photos.If you ever have taken a photo inside with fluorescent lights as your main source of lighting, you may notice a slight “bluish” look to your photos.Why did this happen? All light sources have different colour tones based on a temperature reading scale ranging from red (warm) to blue (cold) known as Kelvin (K).Your choice of lighting... READ MORE

Have you ever faced a necessary project that seems so overwhelming you don’t know where to begin? You delay, then you don’t start, and soon enough the project is a mental barnacle, forever attached to a to-do list. That can be the state of affairs when your intent is to sort a collection of photos. They could be printed or digital photos; the problem is still a large mess without an obvious place to start. ... READ MORE

HAPPY NEW YEAR! So, if you’re one of the few dozen who has been visiting this site occasionally […]... READ MORE

Long-time readers of this site are already familiar with my family, having watched my kids grow up in photos. Seen above, on the left, is my daughter Emily. You guys met her when she was eight.She's seventeen now, and headed off to college next year. Which meant this is the last time we'll put up a Christmas tree while we are all living here together.I have always tried take lots of photos around the holiday season. And even more so, now that the kids will... READ MORE

In this tutorial, I want to show just how easily the feel of an image can change just by shooting from a different angle. Shooting from different angles allows you to create something a bit different, something with a different perspective to how the viewer of your image might normally see the world.PortraitsWe’ll start by the standard “hand held at eye level” height. If I take a photo of Marc using the same eye level as him, it gives a fairly flat, neutral look. There’s nothing wrong with... READ MORE

(UPDATE: You missed it. The close-out sale is gone. We have now moved onto the price-gouging portion of our show. Don't bite. Much better to buy used on eBay. These things are near indestructible. If it is not visibly damaged, you can feel pretty safe buying used.)__________For those of you late to the party, the Orbis Ring Flash Adpater is a passive, add-on light shaping device that turns your speedlight into a ring flash. There are others, but for a slew of reasons the Orbis... READ MORE

This is the season of gratitude, reflection, and thanks.Here is what I have to say to you:Thank you for visiting my corner of the Internet.  It’s a jumbly, noisy place, and I don’t take your attention for granted.Thanks for taking time to learn more about how people work.  My goal in writing this blog is to help people improve their businesses by treating each other well and understanding how people think.  The fact that you’re here joining in says a lot about you.Thank you for hanging... READ MORE

Just recently I updated the Complete Guide to Long Exposure photography in an elaborate way. I included some recommended cameras, or in some cases: not recommended cameras for long exposure photography. One of the NOT recommended cameras was the 50MP Canon 5DS/R.The post Canon 5DSR Long exposure photography test results appeared first on BWVISION - Black and White fine art photography and long exposure photography.... READ MORE

I was reading a book recently called "Beyond the Obvious" by Phil McKinney (great book by the way) that challenges people to think about concepts and questions, and then encourages people to look beyond the knee-jerk reactions and responses.  This same mentality exists in the world of photography.  We see a scene, a portrait, or…The post Can You Shoot Thirteen Views? appeared first on Canon Blogger.... READ MORE

With all the advancements lately in the photography world, the ability to perform tasks like focus stacking has been off-shored to built in algorithms in specialized cameras, in post production software (i.e. Photoshop, Lightroom, Aperture, Helicon Focus, and a host of others that have now flooded the market. Don't get me wrong, I am all…The post Focus Stacking: A Primer appeared first on Canon Blogger.... READ MORE

This post was written a while ago, but the concept is still one that many people aren't aware of - essentially that you can perform masking in Adobe Lightroom.  Keep reading to learn how! Often when  I talk to people about their work flow one big question and the need to do some pixel based…The post Masking in Lightroom appeared first on Canon Blogger.... READ MORE

One of the things we always hear about is that changing your perspective is a great way to see a new angle on things.  Going for a birds eye view is one such way that I'll be speaking to in more detail below. While shooting from a higher view like the birds eye view is one…The post Photographing with a Birds Eye View in Mind appeared first on Canon Blogger.... READ MORE

I've been working on a new curriculum and have the first of several eBooks available for download!  I'd like to hear feedback from you before putting all of these together into a course, so am offering them for only $5! Once you download it, give the 15 page PDF a read through, and let me know what…The post Learning the Basics of Photography appeared first on Canon Blogger.... READ MORE

If you really want to take great pictures, it's like anything else. You need to practice, practice, and then practice some more. Someone somewhere said it takes 10,000 hours to become really proficient at anything. Whether that's 10,000 hours of batting practice to become a good slugger, 10,000 hours of running to become a fast…The post Three Photo Composition Tips appeared first on Canon Blogger.... READ MORE

We all know that our photography at its best can stand on its own - no jazzy or snazzy music, no cheesy frames or doohicky slideshows.  However, some of our best (and worst) photos also come with some pretty incredible stories.  Just one read through Joe McNally's "The Moment It Clicks" will give you unique…The post The Benefits of the Back Story appeared first on Canon Blogger.... READ MORE

On This Week In Photo #434, I join Frederick Van Johnson and Sara France for a spirited, hour-long conversation about recent events and announcements in the world of photography. You can watch (or listen) to it right here on TWiP.Speedliting Events In NYC This Week During PhotoPlusHeading to PhotoPlus this week? Click here for info on my free Speedliting events. And…when you see that guy with the crazy red hair, be sure to come up and introduce yourself as a PixSylarian. ... READ MORE

Last month, in "How to Edit and Assess Your Photographs," Amy Touchette outlined her photo editing process. In this tutorial we take another look at photo editing principles and practices, but from a digital asset management perspective. You'll learn how to plan your editing, use ratings, and harness the potential of subjectivity to keep your post-production workflow lean, effective, and fun. Photo Editing is... READ MORE