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Nikon Announces the Pinnacle of Portrait Primes: the 105mm f/1.4E Lens
Portrait photographers have something to get excited about with Nikon’s announcement of the AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED Lens. This lens is primed to be one of the best optics in its range, thanks to an impressive f/1.4 maximum aperture, which […]
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Knowing What Editors Want in Photography
I was talking to a high-profile editor yesterday morning and found myself to be in charge of the negotiation while the editor was merely listening and agreeing to all of my demands. It likely sounds like fiction, but it was […]
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RETURNING TO PLAYBOY: AN EDITORIAL BY HOP’S FOUNDER
An editorial by Hop founder Cooper Hefner on returning to one of the most iconic brands in the world, Playboy. From HOP by Cooper Hefner: Several months ago I made the decision to part ways with a company my Dad […]
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Phase One Has Two New Zoom Lenses From Schneider Kreuznach
Phase One has added two Schneider Kreuznach lenses to its family of lenses. These two Blue Ring zoom lenses, the Schneider Kreuznach 40-80mm LS f/4.0-5.6 Zoom and Schneider Kreuznach 75-150mm LS f/4.0-5.6 Zoom, have front lens diameters of 63mm and […]
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Michael Bay Gets the First RED 8K S35 Helium Sensor and Custom Camera #BAYHEM
Red Digital Cinema has been building some impressive custom cameras and their latest design takes it up a notch for director Michael Bay. The appropriately-named “Bayhem” camera throws traditional movie camera design out the window with a neon yellow body that looks […]
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Model Laeticia Hallyday Poses for Lui
Celebrity and model Laeticia Hallyday is no stranger to the limelight being married to Johnny Hallyday. Her beauty has been showcased in several top fashion brands’ campaigns and her participation in humanitarian efforts has earned her a platform with UNICEF […]
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The Reasons You’re Not Getting Ahead With Your Photography
Ted Forbes of The Art of Photography recently posted a controversial video that addresses two of the ugly truths about the art medium that we, as photographers, hold near and dear to our hearts: no one needs your photography and […]
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Shoot The Centerfold Bali Seminar/Workshop November 07-19, 2016
Shoot The Centerfold Seminar/Workshop Bali, Indonesia – Nov 07-19, 2016 Our Most Private International Photography Seminar/Workshop Yet The ultimate boutique seminar/workshop for skilled photographers who want the very best of STC’s teachings and in the most private location we have ever hosted. […]
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Pauline Baly: Our First Model Choice for Bali Seminar
She’s French, sexy, exotic and her last name says it all: Baly; so Bali was a natural fit. The Parisian has been hailed as the Brigette Bardot of today’s generation and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. Her French touch, accent and […]
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Hasselblad’s New Camera Jams a Giant Sensor Into a Compact Frame
Today, the Swedish company officially took the wraps off of its X1D, a compact shooter with a massive 50-megapixel, medium-format CMOS sensor. That is the largest sensor we’ve seen on a mirrorless camera to date, opening up the category to […]
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