Category: Crafts

This unique laptop from ASUS offers more than just a powerful computer. Let’s take a look at how the ProArt StudioBook 16 can contribute to your post-processing and retouching workflow. Over the past few years, leading tech brands have been focused on creating devices (computers, monitors, laptops, and mobile phones) that are geared toward being…

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Successful photographers follow one of two paths. Which route are you taking in your photographic journey, that of a conceptual genius or an experimental master? I’m currently listening to an audiobook of one of the greatest songwriters of our time: Paul Simon. It’s fascinating because, like The Beatles: Get Back movie that I discussed a…

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Some photographers still believe that it’s important to shoot in manual mode, no matter what situation they’re in. As long as the correct exposure is achieved, it isn’t important if this is done manually or partly by the camera itself. But sometimes, manual is indeed the best choice. Modern cameras offer the ability to set…

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As waves of international turmoil shake the photographic world, how will the industry be affected? Additionally, are there ways we can protect ourselves from this economic mess? Here are seven options. During the pandemic, people were not spending money. So, there was a short period where those who were lucky enough to have saved could…

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Today, I’m reviewing the X-Dynamics Evolve 2 Drone. I’ll share thoughts on build, performance, and other details as well as my favorite features. Drones, or “airplane cameras” as my kids call them, are an awesome piece of technology that can take your photos to a whole new level. The Build of the XDynamics Evolve 2…

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Today, hopefully, you’ll allow me a brief break from discussing tech and technique to revel in a bit of the pure joy that is the process of photography. Last night, I went to the movies to see “Fatal Attraction.” Yes, you are reading this in the year 2022 (or sometime on the future Internet). No,…

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Sometimes it is difficult for me to look back at the photographs I created early in my career. The shots are all technically strong, but there is something missing. That missing element can be defined as vision. In this article, I will detail my journey in understanding the need to incorporate this crucial element into…

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When I started photography, one of the hardest things for me was to pick the editing software I should use. Indeed, a lot of photographers face the same problem every day. Looking beyond the classic choices, there is arguably much better software you can choose: ACDSee Gemstone Photo Editor 12. It combines the functionality of…

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Building a career as a professional artist is a long journey of ups and downs. Here’s one lesson to take along to help you on your way. This was a heavy week for meetings. Just as my commercial assignments throughout the year tend to come in bunches, so too do the meetings. The bulk of…

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There’s an old bit of nonsense that states there are two factors that affect price when buying a tripod: stability and weight. Benro has proved there are two more. So, is their Hydra 2 worth their cost? A few months back, I wrote a review of two Benro tripods. One was the Benro Slim, an…

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