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Mounting Multiple Nikon D750s on an SUV to Capture Pro Athletes for a New Reality Show
Ron Leach  |  Apr 04, 2016

When Co-Founder of South District Films Dan Marks decided to hit the road to shoot video for a new TV reality show featuring big-time athletes, he knew he needed a formula enabling him and his crew to travel light, and a casual approach that would encourage athletes to agree to a session without making a big time commitment. 

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Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro Lens Review
Jack Neubart  |  Apr 04, 2016

I’ve always preferred longer focal-length macro lenses in the 90-100mm range because they give you more breathing room between the camera and skittish subjects than does standard (50/60mm) macros. No wonder, then, that one of my earliest lenses was the original Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 macro, which I first paired with a Minolta SR-T 102. I burned plenty of Kodachrome with that glass.

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Portrait Art: Art Wolfe Captures The Human Canvas
Suzanne Driscoll  |  Apr 01, 2016

To say that Art Wolfe is not your typical portrait photographer is quite the understatement. With a career spanning 40 years, Wolfe brings his travels from every corner of the earth to create stunning portraits in his Human Canvas collection, honoring the traditions of Ethiopian tribal culture.

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Ask A Pro: Scott Kelby Answers Your Photography Questions
Scott Kelby  |  Apr 01, 2016

Got Questions About Photography? Professional Photographer and Photoshop Expert Scott Kelby Has Got Answers.

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The Bag Man Reviews the Manfrotto Advanced Rear Photo Backpack
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Mar 31, 2016

If you think the name Advanced Rear is a little confusing, wait until you wade through the entire Manfrotto Advanced photo backpack lineup which includes models named Advanced Active, Advanced Travel and my overall personal favorite, the Advanced Gear photo backpack. The good news is that aside from the goofy naming system, I can’t find anything else wrong with them. These are beautifully designed, very well made and look like they’ll last a lifetime. But I’m getting ahead of myself…

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Shutterbug Photo of the Day: “Mr Blue Sky” by Stephen Carrigan
The Editors  |  Mar 31, 2016

Our Shutterbug Photo of the Day by Stephen Carrigan is a moody and colorful sunset with a mysterious figure standly ominously on the beach. But don’t let your eyes deceive you, it’s not a real person.

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Filteract: A Free iOS App Lets You Selectively Apply Filters to Your Images
Ron Leach  |  Mar 31, 2016

There are plenty of image­-editing apps out there, and every so often you stumble upon one that’s a little different like Filteract, which allows you to selectively apply filters to your images using an iPhone or iPad. The app features a simple interface, clean design, and is quite responsive to your input.

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Protect Your Camera From the Elements With an Affordable Altura Professional Rain Cover
Ron Leach  |  Mar 31, 2016

We all tend to stow our gear when the weather turns nasty, and that’s a real shame because that’s often when the most dramatic photo opportunities arise. Now you can ignore rain, dust, snow and salt spray and keep shooting, thanks to the versatile and affordable Altura Professional Rain Cover.

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Photojournalist Harassed at Public Photo Shoot Amidst Fake Snow and “Secret" Adidas Shoes
Ron Leach  |  Mar 31, 2016

We all know journalists are getting pushed around on the political beat these days, but during a commercial photo shoot on the streets of Chicago? That’s what happened to Chicago Tribune photographer Anthony Souffle yesterday as he came upon an Adidas advertising shoot in public.

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White House Photographer Pete Souza On How He Captures Such Intimate Images of the President (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Mar 30, 2016

Here’s an interesting video in which Chief White House Photographer Pete Souza explains how he makes such intimate images of President Obama who considers him a friend. In the past Souza was an Official White House Photographer for President Reagan and a freelancer for National Geographic. He also worked for the Chicago Tribune in their Washington bureau.

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