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Photography

Are Olympus Zuiko the GOAT Vintage Lenses?

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

Olympus has been assigning the Zuiko name to its range of high-quality lenses since 1936. Zuiko-branded lenses were made for SLR, rangefinder, and automatic point-and-shoot cameras in medium format, 35mm, and even half-frame formats. Assessing the best of anything in photography leads to vivid debate and lots of room for subjectivity. Here are my 5 reasons why I believe Olympus knocked it out of the park with their Zuiko range, and when you look at all factors are the best film lenses ever made. Be sure to leave a comment to let me know your thoughts.

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Finding a Healthy Approach To Instagram as Photographers

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

Every photographer has likely struggled with the implications of using social media. If you’ve ever felt lost, sad, or insecure because of social you are not alone and I hope this article might help find balance in your journey as a photographer.

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How to Make the Best of a Bad Location

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

A location can make or break a photograph, so don’t get caught in a bad spot. Fortunately, you don’t need to go heading out for hours on end to learn how to do this. In this article, I’ve put together five of the most powerful techniques you can use to make the best of a bad location.

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Experience Epic Milky Way and Fog Photography Above the Golden Gate Bridge

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

Have you ever had a shoot fail to go as planned? How often do you come away with images that you love, but weren’t expecting? Check out this video to see how Michael Shainblum makes the best of a sunset shoot that didn’t pan out.

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One Workflow Change With the Biggest Impact on My Professional Photography

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

I recently wrote about shooting on film, and the dangers of that. One of the reasons was that no one sees my work right away. In this article, I will break down why shooting tethered has completely changed my workflow and improved my photography beyond imaginable.

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Stuck at Home Alone During Lockdown? Try These Creative Self-Portrait Ideas With Strobes

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

At this point, it’s fair to say that all of us have felt a touch of cabin fever over the past year, and with lockdowns/restrictions still in place all over the world, it’s all the more important to keep the mind and body active, not least of all, the creative mind. This video has a few nice ideas for you to try with some basic gear.

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If You Want Razor-Sharp Images Every Single Time, You Have to Use This Technique

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

There are many different techniques for getting consistently sharp images, but I think this one is the best of them all. Take a look to find out why.

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Can a Canon EOS R5 Stand Up to an iPhone 12 Pro Max?

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

It’s the battle of the best of the best from two titans of the photography industry. No, I’m not talking about Sony versus Canon. I’m talking about the Canon EOS R5 versus an iPhone 12 Pro Max, and the results are surprising, to say the least.

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A Look at the New DJI Air 2S Drone

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

The DJI Air 2S is here, and it brings with it some major improvements and upgrades over the Mavic Air 2 while still maintaining an ultra-portable profile. This excellent video review takes a look at how it compares to the Mavic Air 2 and the type of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice.

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The Importance of Revisiting Landscape Spots in Iceland

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

Trying to create the most unique photograph of a landscape is hard to do, especially if it’s a well-known photo hotspot like Iceland. But these two local photographers revisited the same spot over and over to produce wildly different and stunning images.

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