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Opportunities to Give with Photography

When our businesses are run well, we have the ability to give of our time and even our money to people and causes that are important to us. If you’ve never gotten involved with a charitable organization, I challenge you to seek out something that speaks to you. There are so many different causes to get involved in, and I promise that you will be blessed through your giving. If you aren’t financially able to give money, give of your time, talent and service.

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03/28/2015

Peter Lik – Top 6 Tips for Taking Great Landscape Photos

Use a quality tripod. Nothing can ruin the perfect shot like a weak tripod or, even worse, no tripod at all. This is one of the most important pieces of equipment in your gear bag. Just as important as a steady set of legs is the head you put on it. Especially when you start shooting with a longer, heavier lens. Nobody wants to be in the middle of a long exposure only to have the ball head fail. I use Really Right Stuff carbon-fiber tripods. They’re incredibly sturdy, unbelievably light and easy to use. Cared for properly, they will last you a lifetime.

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03/28/2015

How I got the shot

It’s travel month at Shutter Magazine. When most people think of travel, they think of sweeping landscapes or larger-than-life architecture. But travel photography can mean so much more to portrait shooters. Every time I travel, I have my gear and a shoot of some sort lined up.

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03/28/2015

The power of Speedlights w Craig LaMere

One of the main dilemmas faced by newer shooters is deciding which type of artificial light to invest in with a limited budget. The basic question is: What is the best bang for the buck that will help you grow the most? This month, I talk about the pros and cons about the two most common solutions to OCF shooting: speedlights versus mono strobe lights.

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03/28/2015

Off-Camera Flash Basics

Many of the ShutterFest faithful have been telling me loud and clear that they need help with the basics of off-camera lighting. I’ve spent years cultivating studio and location skills ranging from simple one-light setups to complex multiple-light, large-crew productions, so I often assume everyone understands the basics. Clearly this isn’t the case. This month, let’s dig into the foundations and some basic techniques.

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03/28/2015

Camera Straps

Camera straps for your professional camera are something camera strap aficionados take seriously. Today, there is a new camera strap company in the market. That

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02/21/2015

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