Photographer Resources
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Becoming a strong photographer is all about finding your niche. Read more in this article.Read now
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Filters for Digital Photography
Read nowWritten by Daven Mathies In the days when film reigned supreme, any serious photographer carried a stack of filters wherever they went: UV, polarizer, orange, red, yellow, blue, green... the list goes on. Before Photoshop, photographers relied on these filters...
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A Guide to Digital Image Management
Read nowWritten by Daven Mathies If you have ever found yourself confronted with a sloppy mess of photos on your computer—with enigmatic file names and stored in ambiguously labeled folders—then you have experienced the file management nightmare brought on by digital...
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Going Beyond Auto
Read nowWritten by Daven Mathies This article pertains mainly to entry-level DSLRs, but the information is broad enough to apply to advanced point-and-shoot and mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, as well. Photography is not about the gear so much as it is...
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Video for the Still Photographer
Read nowWritten by Daven Mathies For both consumers and professionals, still photography and video have never been more connected than they are now. Even the lowliest of point-and-shoot cameras offer HD video recording, and the venerable Nikon D700 is the last...
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Flash Photography 101
Flash photography is a scary subject for many beginning photographers, but even for experienced shooters it can lead to headaches. As for myself, I fought with flash for many years before it finally started to make sense. Understanding not just how to properly expose your flash photos, but also how flash is inherently different from ambient light, is key to creating solid images with your speedlight. If you have a DSLR camera and have been afraid to delve into flash photography, then this guide is for you, whether you’re the family photographer, a weekend warrior, or an aspiring professional.Read now -
Color Management 101
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Real World Review: Micro Four Thirds
Read nowWritten by Daven Mathies When Panasonic and Olympus announced the Micro Four Thirds (MFT) system in 2008, many people, myself included, thought “ho hum.” There were too few lenses fully compatible with the system, it didn’t meet the needs of professional...