Which Nikon Macro Lens Is Right for You?

Nikon mirrorless shooters have two new lenses at their disposal, the NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Macro and the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro. While both offer the 1:1 magnification of a true macro lens, there are some major differences between the two. This helpful video review compares both options to show you which is the proper one for your work.

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SmugMug Source Preview: Say Goodbye to NAS Servers and Hello to the Best Cloud Storage Yet

SmugMug, a household name when it comes to online image hosting, has developed a new service called Source. Already known for their incredible functions in online display and sales of images, SmugMug is taking the next leap towards providing photographers with new, never-seen-before cloud storage and management service for next to nothing.

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Zen and the Discipline of Landscape Photography

Landscape photography is not my thing. I use it to exercise the fundamentals and have something to do when I need a break from the family on camping trips, but that’s the extent of it for me personally. But I feel for landscape photographers. It’s a crowded field in an already crowded profession. It’s hard to make your images not look like everyone else’s, especially when everyone has access to the same subject matter you do.

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Use These Visual Storytelling Basics for Better Photos

Photographers often look for the “epic” shot — the one that will stand out, get thousands of social media likes, and get printed by our clients for wall art. While these photos are important, it’s also essential to slow down and look for the other images in the scene that help tell a story and capture the vibe and emotion of the moment. In this video, we’ll review a simple storytelling framework called “Wide, Medium, Tight” to help you find these opportunities.

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