• What Makes a Professional Photographer In 2023?

    What Makes a Professional Photographer In 2023?
    A few months ago, I reluctantly took the plunge into Instagram reels, like many other still photographers. My most popular reel by a wide margin was a joke comparing “amateurs” to “professionals.” And, although my point was not so much to make a distinction between two classes of photographers, but rather to comment on photographers’ common obsession with gear, sometimes at the expense of fundamentals, I touched a nerve with some people who took exception to what th
  • 13 Helpful Tips for Taking Better Smartphone Photos

    13 Helpful Tips for Taking Better Smartphone Photos
    Smartphones have built-in cameras that are more powerful than ever, and most of us have one in our pocket just about everywhere we go. And as the classic saying goes: "the best camera is the one that you have with you." So, what can you do to get the most from your smartphone's camera? This excellent video tutorial features 13 tips sure to help you maximize your results.[ Read More ]
  • Impressive Canon Lens Patents Emerge

    Impressive Canon Lens Patents Emerge
    Canon has filled out the RF mount lens library at an aggressive pace, with many options that offer impressive performance and push the boundaries of lens design. Nonetheless, there are still some missing lenses. Some new patents have emerged that indicate Canon is working on filling those holes, and they might do so with some fairly extreme designs.[ Read More ]
  • 7 Ways to Capture Blur or the Illusion of Blur in a Photo

    7 Ways to Capture Blur or the Illusion of Blur in a Photo
    Most of the time, we try to avoid blur in a photo. But sometimes, it can be nice to add some kind of blur to make it special. I have listed seven ways to add blur to a photo or the illusion of blur. It may help you find inspiration for your photography.[ Read More ]
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  • Why You Should Try the 4:3 Ratio for Video

    Why You Should Try the 4:3 Ratio for Video
    Our aspect ratios have been trending toward wider dimensions for some time and that makes perfect sense. But, should we cast out a previously staple aspect ratio for good? Does it have any uses?[ Read More ]
  • Canon Patents Vibrating Shutter Button

    Canon Patents Vibrating Shutter Button
    While features like lighted buttons have slowly become a bit more popular in the industry, haptic feedback has been largely ignored, despite being an extremely common feature in other technology. However, that might change eventually, as a Canon patent for a vibrating shutter button has appeared.[ Read More ]

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