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Digitizing Memories
10,000 slides. And suddenly it’s about more than just technology. Some numbers seem abstract. 10,000 slides is one such number. Until you open the first magazine. Until you hold the first slide up to the light. And realize that this isn’t a project you can put off “until sometime in the future.” These are my…
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A Pocket Studio – In Your Living Room
A First Impression with the SmallRig RM 03 Macro LED Lights A lot has happened last year. And looking back, I realized something: most of my photography only happened while I was on vacation. A few weeks ago, I added some new gear to my setup. Nothing crazy. But as usual, time was the real…
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The Illusion of Freshness: Why Photographing a Wet Beer Bottle Is a True Advertising Challenge
A perfectly shot beer bottle has something almost magical about it: it looks ice-cold, freshly opened, with tiny water droplets clinging to the neck like it just came out of the fridge. But creating that look in a studio? Much harder than it seems. What appears to be a fleeting moment is actually the result…
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Which Gear Do I Need?
Camera Gear for Beginners: Don’t Blow Your Budget on the Body If you’re just starting out in photography, you’ve probably asked yourself:“Which camera should I buy?” The internet is full of flashy new gear, and it’s easy to get caught up in specs, sensor sizes, and pro-level bodies. But here’s one of the most valuable…
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Shooting RAW – Why should I do this?
There’s a stubborn myth in the photography world: “Real” photos shouldn’t be edited. Some believe that post-processing somehow fakes reality — that only untouched images are honest. But that idea doesn’t hold up. Whether film or digital, a photo is never finished at the moment you press the shutter. It’s finished in the process —…
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The Helios 44M-4 58mm f/2
Vintage Glass on Modern Gear: Using M42 Lenses on Mirrorless Cameras Using classic M42 lenses on modern mirrorless cameras has become increasingly popular – and for good reason. These lenses often deliver impressive optical performance at a fraction of the cost of contemporary glass. But before you mount an old lens on your new camera,…