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How to take pictures with a flash or speedlight

One of the most common questions I get, which also discloses a common fear among some photographers, is the use of a Flash or Speedlight. For many people, just relying on “auto” settings, or not understanding how to control the flash can lead to less than ideal photos. Many people give up and only use flash […]

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PLP043: ND filter casts and a Chat with Dave

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadOn Today’s Show How to mitigate colors casts when using ND filters A PhotoChat with Dave DeBaeremaeker Links Mentioned in the Show Mefoto 1350 Tripod Everyday Messenger Bag Dave’s Landscapes: Camera Obscura Dave’s Lego Photos “Building A World Brick By Brick” Dave’s Blog 3 Legged Thing Sony A6000 Fuji […]

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PLP042: Gift Ideas for the Photog in Your Life

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadOn Today’s Show 20 Gift Suggestions for Photographers Photographer Gift Suggestions Mode Dial Cuff Links Camera Earrings Camera Necklace Camera Lapel Pin Camera Tie Tack Photography Bracelets F Stop Watch GorillaPod SLR Zoom Fingerless Gloves: Mitten Cover Black Rapid Strap Lowepro Passport Sling Lowepro Flipside Backpack Lens Mug Camera […]

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Product Photography Part 2

Presenting a well crafted image can help you sell items on eBay, craigslist, Amazon, etc. Polished images can convey quality, care and attention to detail (not only that, they look COOL too!). In a previous video, I showed you how to create a DIY studio to make “high-key”, white-seamless-background product photos. In the video below, I’ll walk […]

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