While the iPad has received enormous media coverage about its role in the future of computing, the debate also includes its impact on digital photography and how we interact with our photographs. It’s still too early to say what the long-term effects will be, but we have discovered a few ways your iPad can help keep you organized and streamlined. Travel Lighter: If an upcoming business or personal trip only [...]
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Alan Wulfe is seen by many as an underwater adventurer who spends his free time exploring the deep and filming a world few are fortunate enough to witness with their own eyes. His day job as the SVP of Alamo Aircraft LTD in San Antonio keeps him busy but he has made sure to make room for his aquatic photography passion. While he started with standard underwater photography, he quickly [...]
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Photographing wild horses can be an amazing experience—the subject matter is compelling, beautiful and often unpredictable. You don’t need to be an accredited professional photographer to take on such a feat, but you do need to make sure you’ve got a few important facts in your knowledge toolbox. If you’re close to an area where wild horses roam or are planning a travel adventure to a particular location for this [...]
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Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a two-week trek across the pond, packing right—and light—is critical to making your trek a success. After all, who wants to lug a bunch of superfluous gear around? Here are a few tips to ensure your gear bag is light, well-equipped and ready to travel: Think it Through: Imagine your trip for a moment. Think about where you’ll be traveling. Do you need to [...]
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For many photographers, exploring what’s beneath the sea is a natural progression in a desire to expand their skills and experiment with new subjects. It’s important to understand what kind of aquatic photography is appealing to you so that the proper training is completed in advance. For example, there will be different challenges in shooting at 60 feet versus shooting just a few feet below the surface. The following advice [...]
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What a difference a decade makes! In the last ten years, we’ve seen a mass exodus of photographers leaving film cameras for the many benefits digital technology has provided. The industry continues to progress, offering us a dizzying array of new features, accessories and ways of better leveraging the equipment we currently own. One of the most significant advancements is the ability to have a DSLR camera capable of shooting [...]
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While the term sounds like a skittish fish making a run for shelter in a nearby reef, the term ‘backscatter’ refers to the small white dots that sometimes show up on underwater images as a result of the flash lighting up a floating particulate or minute item on the subject or in the background. This issue can be particularly troublesome if your flash is very close to your lens (such [...]
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There is something a bit magical in a Fourth of July fireworks display. Designed to be a spectacular event celebrating the independence of our great Nation, it’s a true slice of Americana that is meant to be photographed and celebrated. Here are a few tips to help you capture some spectacular shots: The Early Bird Gets the Best Location: Try to get to the site a bit early if possible. [...]
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When shooting images underwater, selective color absorption will occur, which means that colors will slowly disappear, leaving the entire spectrum of color unavailable to be photographed without an alternative light source. The depth at which this occurs will depend upon a number of factors including direct sunlight and whether the diver is in fresh or salt water. The properties of water will impact color with the red tones being the [...]
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Whether you just want to get better underwater shots of your kids in the pool, expand your abilities when snorkeling or become scuba certified in order to shoot fantastic tropical fish and reefs, we’ll explain how to make the most of every situation. In Part I, we’ll cover how to choose the right scuba instructor and dive shop in order to get certification, allowing you the opportunity to begin your [...]
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