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Are you a beginner photographer who wants to learn how to improve your photography? This is the perfect photography podcast for you. You'll learn how to expose with your camera - using the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO settings. You'll learn about composition, and what it takes to compose a better image using photography rules of thumb, as well as knowing how to break those rules. Finally, you'll learn how to tell stories with your photos. This podcast is hosted by photographers & instruc ...
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Initially pioneered in 2005 by Lowepro, the humble sling camera bag has grown tremendously in popularity over recent years. And they’re a go-to favorite amongst photographers wanting something portable, lightweight, and functional—all without the bulk of larger bags.https://buff.ly/3e11EOUPor Photography PX
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If you’re looking to experience the excitement of drone racing or want a truly immersive experience, then FPV goggles are your best bet. These headsets give you a first-person view from the drone’s camera, so you get a pilot’s perspective from the air.https://buff.ly/3kW7SnbPor Photography PX
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Some argue that printing a photograph is a lost art in today’s highly digitized world. And while that’s true to a certain extent, a printed image still holds enormous value. Prints bring your vision to life, and it’s the ultimate gratification to solidify the hard work often involved with capturing a great image.https://buff.ly/3zkUJrW…
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Many photographers often overlook the humble monopod when it comes to stabilization tools. But, they’re an excellent means to reduce the strain of a heavy camera setup. And they’ll do just that while ensuring you also get sharper images.https://buff.ly/3kvbxYTPor Photography PX
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In today’s world, it’s rare to see a modern laptop house an SD card reader, even more so considering the ongoing quest for portability. It’s interesting; SD card readers used to be a thing of the past. https://buff.ly/3wDNHfYPor Photography PX
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Drone racing is not only a fun hobby, but it’s now a fully recognized competitive sport with several commercial organizations like the Drone Racing League. And pilots are entering competitions to battle through tough, technical, and tight tracks with blazing speeds nearing 100 mph. And they’re doing so to win a handsome six-figure cash price. That’…
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Underwater drones, also known as remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), are the marine likes of their aerial counterparts. And they’ve grown in popularity over the last five years, given the advancements in imaging and versatility. https://buff.ly/3lcrgwoPor Photography PX
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Today’s drone market is filled with a wide range of quadcopters of different sizes, shapes, and dimensions. And sure, while many hype up the larger, more professional flagship models, there’s plenty of fun to be had elsewhere. And micro drones, the smallest sub-category around, are a special breed and a highly useful one at that.https://buff.ly/3A1…
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There was a day that Medium Format (MF) cameras used to cost as much as a downpayment on the three-bedroom house. And while those days aren’t thoroughly over, things today have changed for the better.https://buff.ly/3hG2WjmPor Photography PX
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A good backdrop stand or system is a bedrock in a photographer’s arsenal to help keep the scene fresh and lively. And it’s the unsung hero in many photography studies that helps bring a creative vision to life. https://buff.ly/3jKbAj9Por Photography PX
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Flash diffusers are essential in a photographer’s arsenal to avoid the otherwise harsh direct light produced by most standalone flash units. Sure, you can sometimes bounce a bare flash off a wall or ceiling to soften it, but that’s not always possible.https://buff.ly/3htTMX0Por Photography PX
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People are interesting subjects. And capturing a portrait is an excellent way to highlight the quirkiness that lies in us all or share someone’s story. But, when it comes to posture and each sub-genre that exists, not all lenses are appropriately apt to tackle this medium. https://buff.ly/3jw6EhLPor Photography PX
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While some photographers argue filters are unnecessary, given today’s powerful post-processing tools, they still play a valuable role nonetheless. And a lens filter helps photographers have more control over the quality and amount of light that reaches the sensor. https://buff.ly/3hfRf2APor Photography PX
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People are the most valuable subjects around. And capturing a portrait is a telling way to share someone’s story or highlight a certain uniqueness to us all. But, when it comes to portrait photography and the many sub-genres, not all lenses are ready to tackle this purpose. https://buff.ly/3dkuk54Por Photography PX
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If you’re looking to start your first streaming channel on YouTube or Twitch, a quality camera is key. Sure, most gaming laptops have built-in webcams already. But, with small sensors, awkward positions, grainy videos, and fixed lenses, they’re not the most versatile cameras around. Instead, they’re there to get the bare minimum done.https://buff.l…
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Quality lighting is key to creating high-quality photos or videos in a studio environment. And it’s one of the first vital lessons newcomers learn. Thankfully, softbox lighting kits are here to do just that. And they’re an affordable and straightforward means to improve your lighting.https://buff.ly/3gH9XRA…
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A properly calibrated, detailed, and accurate monitor is key to a good edit. And they ensure that you see all the fine details in your footage, so you can make the proper adjustments to create a compelling video.https://buff.ly/3gIiPoJPor Photography PX
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Sure, many new cars have backup cameras and various sensors to detect nearby obstacles. But you can’t access the footage they record after the fact. Thus, they pale in general usability compared to a dedicated dash camera.https://buff.ly/3gDPz2lPor Photography PX
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Green screens are uniform backgrounds that make moving your subject into a new environment a seamless process. And they’re used in conjunction with post-processing editors to create a particular composition effect, known as chroma key, to change the background to virtually anything. https://buff.ly/3xfja97…
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Mirrorless vs DSLR Cameras: Which is best?
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The debate between DSLR or mirrorless cameras remains a hot topic in our industry. But, those days are slowly numbering, as most camera manufacturers are committing to mirrorless. For instance, Sony’s new Alpha 1, a mirrorless camera, not a DSLR, standing as arguably the greatest camera ever released. https://buff.ly/2TpAo54…
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When most of us picture drones, it’s usually the flagship models that come to mind with loads of features and powerful motors. And while they’re indeed popular, they’re not the only players in the game. Pocket drones, a subdivision of camera drones, are grossly underrated and usually overshadowed. But they’re a powerful force ready to deliver high-…
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Initially, when drones first hit the consumer market in 2016, they were mostly flown outdoors for FPV purposes. But, gradually, the camera technology improved, and so did their hovering precision. So, in time, aerial photography became a real possibility. https://buff.ly/2SZF6pXPor Photography PX
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Flying drones is both exciting and highly rewarding. And it was a hobby for many years reserved for seasoned pilots with technical know-how. But, thankfully, these days, you can find plenty of drones specifically designed with kids in mind. https://buff.ly/3uSZjv0Por Photography PX
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Best Cameras For Landscape Photography
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Photographing vast landscapes and scaping vistas have a unique set of requirements. And unlike other forms of photography, a camera’s overall image quality becomes the most important factor, by far. You’ll often face scenes with bright highlights and faint shadows. https://buff.ly/3idLVyWPor Photography PX
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For a discerning pro, a properly calibrated, accurate, and a detailed monitor is the name of the game. But, with so many “compelling” options on the market, it may be slightly confusing to uncover the best option specifically suited towards photography and digital creators. https://buff.ly/3fNdltKPor Photography PX
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Today’s photo scanners are vastly improved. And not only can they digitize photos of precious memories, many now offer broad functionality to complement. And they do so with ever higher resolutions, better retouching features, and superior versatility. https://buff.ly/3uxi8DDPor Photography PX
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We truly hope you've enjoyed this podcast series. Our goal was to help beginners understand the most basic concepts a new photographer needs to know to improve their photography. We'll continue adding episodes to the podcast based off the most Frequently Asked Questions we receive from the students and members of our photography community. Thanks s…
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11 Why Story Matters for Your Photography
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In this episode, we conclude the first series of episodes about the basics of photography by chatting about storytelling with photography. At the end of the day, we are telling stories with our photos. What makes a great photo? A lot of this lies in the eyes of the beholder. Though there are different styles of photography and situations where stor…
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In this episode, you'll learn all about light and color. We'll cover the light spectrum, light temperature, and how different types of light can change your photos. We'll also discuss how certain colors and color combinations make for better photography. Learn more about white balance, light and color here: https://photographyandfriends.com/underst…
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In this episode, you’ll learn all about focus, depth of field and bokeh. These concepts kind of go hand in hand and can truly change the quality of your photos. You will learn that it is not just about what is in focus or even the fact that is sharply in focus but also how it is in focus and what is not in focus. What Exactly is Depth of Field? Sim…
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8 Common Photography Composition Rules and Tips
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In this episode, you'll learn several of the most popular compositional rules (which are meant to be broken) such as the rule of thirds, leading lines, negative space, balance & symmetry, and more. Watch tutorials and read more about composition here: https://photographyandfriends.com/what-is-composition/ About this podcast: Are you a beginner phot…
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In this episode, you’ll learn what composition is. When we choose our subject we are choosing to capture a thing, a person, a sky, anything because it means something to us. Composition is deeply personal, almost as personal as editing style because we view the world based on our own experiences. Whether you want your photograph to simply document,…
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6 The Exposure Triangle - Exposure in the Real World
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In the last few episodes, we discussed aperture, ISO and shutter speed as separate things, but I also mentioned that they must work together to create a properly exposed image. This may sound quite daunting, but I shall try to explain it in terms that are easy to visualize. It’s essential that you learn it, though. Once you understand how the three…
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The last two episodes concentrated on aperture and shutter speed. This time we’re going to look at ISO and how this connects with the other two. What is ISO? Basically, ISO is a measurement of how sensitive your camera is to the available light. The lower the ISO number on your camera, the less sensitive it is, while the higher you go with the ISO …
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We looked at aperture last episode, in this one we’re going to look at how shutter speed affects your image. Think of the shutter as a curtain that opens and closes to let light hit your camera’s sensor. Shutter speed is quite simply how fast that curtain opens and closes, thereby controlling how much light is let into the camera. It can create dra…
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Face it, creative equipment is expensive. And budget constraints become a key limitation in many of our creative journeys. Not to mention, not every city has a physical camera shop, much less one offering rentals.https://buff.ly/3fUpzzCPor Photography PX
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It used to be that ring lights were the hidden tool amongst high-end video productions. But these days, with the advent of TikTok, they’re now commonplace. And ring lights are a go-to means for many wanting to upgrade their lighting or production quality. https://buff.ly/3fIEhttPor Photography PX
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Background music and sound effects can dramatically impact a production. And together, they play a crucial role in how your audience perceives the emotion, mood, and story throughout a scene. It also sets the tone of the film and inspires its style. https://buff.ly/3uh7VLoPor Photography PX
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Smartphone photography has taken off in recent years, and the hardware backing most devices has evolved tremendously. Every year, smartphones debut with more lenses, pushing higher megapixels and resolutions, along with AI-based features and even multi-camera setups.https://buff.ly/2QF6QiNPor Photography PX
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Camera sliders ensure you capture smooth footage every time with a compelling edge and finesse that creates impact in your videos. And they unlock a variety of angles, pans, and movements that are sure to impress viewers. https://buff.ly/33YTQHPPor Photography PX
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Today’s smartphones are substantially improved when it comes to stabilizing video, with the advent of Optical Image Stabilization (O.IS) and Electronic Image Stabilization (E.IS). But, even the slightest shake at the wrong moment can ruin a perfectly good video. https://buff.ly/33Po3ZSPor Photography PX
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Released in the fall of 2019, the Olympus PEN E-PL10 is the latest entry into the PEN lineup. And it’s the company’s latest entry-level camera, aimed squarely at beginners wanting to upgrade their smartphones. But an upgrade characterized by good looks and a sleek, fashion-forward design. https://photographypx.com/olympus-pen-e-pl10-review/…
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Initially released in the fall of 2016, Canon’s XC15 comes to market to add more professionalism to the previously released XC10, which debuted the previous year. Technically it’s a camcorder. But, one that travels the grey area between traditional DSLRs and other larger camcorders and cinema cameras. https://buff.ly/2RXzQ5E…
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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro Review
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Released in the spring of 2021, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro comes to refresh the original 6K model. And it comes as the third entry into the widely famous Pocket Cinema range. With the original 6K, the firm moved from the smaller Micro-Four-Thirds size to a much larger Super35 size sensor and the Canon EF mount. And while noteworthy,…
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The holy trinity of photography is aperture, shutter speed and ISO. The three work together to create your images, and all three control how much light the lens lets in to the camera. Today we’re going to discuss aperture – how to understand it, and how to use it to enhance your photography. Put simply, aperture is the most visual of the three basi…
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What is exposure? Photography exposure is basically how bright or dark your image is. We call a photo that is too dark, underexposed. A photo that is too bright is overexposed. A photo where your subject is not too dark, and not too bright, but it looks natural, is properly exposed. Your subject could be anything from a person to a mountain in the …
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1 Introduction to the Photography for Beginners Podcast
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Are you a beginner photographer who wants to learn how to improve your photography? This is the perfect photography podcast for you. In this podcast series, you'll learn how to expose with your camera - using the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO settings. You'll learn about composition, and what it takes to compose a better image using photography …
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Released in the fall of 2018, Leica’s M10-P (Typ 3656) comes to market as the updated variant on the original M10, released one year prior. The M10-P is a full-frame digital rangefinder that blends digital imaging with an updated yet paired down appearance matching the analog M cameras of this series. https://buff.ly/3xYrn2E…
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Released in the spring of 2021, the DJI FPV marks the company’s first FPV drone. FPV (first-person view) is a quickly growing trend across the industry and one that’s been on the come up over recent years. And with this release, the Chinese tech giant hops into the party. https://buff.ly/3vRXmQ3Por Photography PX
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Released in spring 2021, Insta360's Go 2 is the second generation of their popular take-anywhere Go camera line. And it comes to market 18 months later to refine a fan favorite.Rather than aiming at the 360º market, this lineup tackles wide-angle first-person videography. And with this release, Insta360 doubles down on its efforts to diversify. So,…
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