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Hilarious Slow Motion Video of Faces Being Blasted by Air

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Jun 15th 2012 - 0 comments

Last month a series of humorous photographs by Tadao Cern showing faces being blasted by air went viral on the web. Now, Cern is back again with slow motion footage captured during the photo shoots, and the clips are every bit as wacky as the still photos.[IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/48/49/21/484921.gif[/IMG]

My Best Friend: Weekly Photography Challenge

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Jun 15th 2012 - 0 comments

This week your photographic challenge is to take and share an image on the theme of ‘My Best Friend’. You may take any approach to this topic that you wish. It could be a portrait of your real life best friend? (or one of the two of you) a photo of a pet? or some [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. My Best Friend: Weekly Photography Challenge[IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/48/49/08/484908.jpeg[/IMG]

The One Light Speed Portrait

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Jun 15th 2012 - 0 comments

Creating a dynamic, well lit portrait does not have to be overcomplicated. In fact, I just may shock you with how simple it actually may be. To illustrate my point, I will walk you through one of my favorite shots – one that took very little technique to create. 1. Place your subject against a [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. The One Light Speed Portrait[IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/48/48/95/484895.jpeg[/IMG]

Apple May Add Interchangeable Lenses to Future iPhones

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Jun 14th 2012 - 0 comments

Published earlier today and already discovered by AppleInsider, a new patent from Apple seems to show that the Cupertino company would like to put swappable lenses in future iPhones. The camera in the iPhone 4S is already great, it was even used all by itself for an editorial fashion shoot, but there is always room [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/48/47/13/484713.jpeg[/IMG]

Nikon Unveils 18-300mm VR Lens, Their Longest Focal Range to Date

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Jun 14th 2012 - 0 comments

Alongside a big photo leak of the Nikon D600 comes the official announcement of a new lens from Nikon, the NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.6-5.6G ED VR superzoom lens. Nikon are calling it an all-in-one lens and you can see why: the ability to shoot f/5.6 at 300mm could get you some pretty impressive closeups; and with [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/48/47/03/484703.jpeg[/IMG]

Nikon Unveils 18-300mm VR Lens, Their Highest APS-C Zoom Range to Date

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Jun 14th 2012 - 0 comments

Alongside a big photo leak of the Nikon D600 comes the official announcement of a new lens from Nikon, the NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.6-5.6G ED VR superzoom lens. Nikon are calling it an all-in-one lens and you can see why: the ability to shoot f/5.6 at 300mm could get you some pretty impressive closeups; and with [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/48/46/92/484692.jpeg[/IMG]

Iconic Photos ?Re-taken? with Instagram

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Jun 14th 2012 - 0 comments

I am not anti-Instgram, nor am I anti-cellphone photography. But there is a tendency to believe that the art filters that are readily available with many cellphone photo apps somehow ?improve? reality. Many of the frequently used filters either significantly boost color saturation, or try to give the appearance of an antiqued, polaroid-esque photo. But [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/48/46/76/484676.jpeg[/IMG]

Portrait of French President Sparks Criticism and Mockery

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Jun 14th 2012 - 0 comments

Raymond Depardon is one of the greatest living French photographers in the world, so when the new French President François Hollande was elected into office, Depardon was chosen to take his presidential portrait (seen above). The idea was to frame him as a “normal” guy, in stark contrast to his predecessor who had, quote, an [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/48/46/66/484666.jpeg[/IMG]

Why My Camera Is My Best Friend

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Jun 14th 2012 - 0 comments

A Guest Post by Elizabeth Tsung I’m not a professional photographer by any means. I haven’t been studying this art for very long, nor do I know a camera down to its core, in its most stripped and anatomical form. I’m actually another type of artist- a musician. I currently have one more year of [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. Why My Camera Is My Best Friend[IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/48/46/35/484635.jpeg[/IMG]

Lytro Founder Ren Ng on the Future of Photography

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Jun 14th 2012 - 0 comments

Here’s a talk that Lytro founder Ren Ng gave at TEDxSanJoseCA last month. He talks about the history of photography, his personal interest in it, and how his company’s light field camera will change how future generations think about the art. (via Vincent Laforet)[IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/48/46/01/484601.gif[/IMG]

Self Worth by the Numbers

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Jun 14th 2012 - 1 comments

I used to care. In fact, I used to care a lot. It?s actually sort of embarrassing, in retrospect, how much it mattered to me. Every single night, I would check the numbers right after midnight, when the clock changed from one day to another. 12:01am. Launch browser. Navigate mouse. On occasions when I was [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/48/45/81/484581.jpeg[/IMG]

First Photos of Nikon?s D600 Entry-Level Full Frame Leaked

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Jun 14th 2012 - 0 comments

Entry-level full frame rumors are certainly getting their time in the spotlight today. Immediately following rumors that the 7D Mark II might become the Canon FF entry-level we’ve all been waiting for, we now have the first pictures of Nikon’s D600. Initial rumors about the entry-level full frame, which is supposed to be the true [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/48/45/57/484557.jpeg[/IMG]

Who Applied for Photography-Related Top-Level Domain Names?

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Jun 14th 2012 - 0 comments

There are currently 22 “generic” top level domains (e.g. .COM, .NET, .ORG), but that’s about to change. ICANN, the authority behind the Internet’s domain name system, began accepting applications for new gTLDs, meaning we may soon see web addresses that end in things like .PARIS, .FERRARI, and .KIDS. Yesterday was “reveal day” — the day [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/48/45/44/484544.jpeg[/IMG]

Canon 70D to Replace the 60D and 7D, 7D MKII To Become Entry-Level Full Frame?

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Jun 14th 2012 - 0 comments

According to Canon Watch, reliable unnamed sources have let a few big time rumors loose regarding upcoming DSLR releases from the Japanese camera giant. The first rumor is that the 70D, which up until now was thought to be the replacement for the 60D, might in fact be replacing both the 60D and 7D. This [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/48/45/34/484534.jpeg[/IMG]

Overhead Photos of Various Spaces

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Jun 14th 2012 - 0 comments

What would various indoor spaces look like if you were a fly on a ceiling? Photographer Menno Aden answers that question with his photo series titled “Room Portraits“. He shoots from an interesting overhead perspective, capturing everything from bedrooms to dentist offices. Room Portraits by Menno Aden (via Gizmodo) Image credits: Photographs by Menno Aden [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/48/45/11/484511.jpeg[/IMG]

The Kick: A Highly Customizable Pocket Sized ?Lighting Studio?

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Jun 14th 2012 - 0 comments

The stated goal on the Kick’s Kickstarter page is that they’re trying to “help you take better pictures, make better videos and have fun doing it.” But what they’ve really done is re-imagine, and maybe even revolutionize, portable lighting. That’s because the Kick, in particular the Kick Plus, can do so much. Use it as [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/48/44/86/484486.jpeg[/IMG]

Aviary Launches Full-Blown Android and iOS Apps

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Jun 14th 2012 - 0 comments

Aviary — the online photo editor that replaced Picnik as the photo editor for Flickr — is expanding their scope by releasing an Android and iOS app. Up until now iOS users had no Aviary to speak of and Android users had only a “plugin,” but as of yesterday, full-blown apps for both operating systems [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/48/44/74/484474.jpeg[/IMG]

Nikon Launches Two New Lenses ? AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 & AF-S 18-300mm F3.5-5.6

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Jun 14th 2012 - 0 comments

Nikon has release a couple of new zoom lenses today, one of which will become the new longest focal range ever for Nikon with a 16.7x zoom ratio!  Truly a ‘one lens does it all’ piece of kit, or at least that’s how it’s intended.  Both the new lenses feature the VR (vibration reduction) technology [...] Support the site If you enjoyed reading this post and found it helpful, please consider supporting the site by making your next photography purchase by clicking through one of the links below. B&H Photo Amazon.com Adorama Zacuto Outdoor Photo Gear ebay Think Tank Photo -As a friend of this site, clicking through to the Think Tank site and spending more than $50 will earn you a FREE bag when you reach the checkout. Choose from several different accessory or modular bags for FREE! Borrowlenses.com DROBO Enter coupon code DANCARRPHOTO for up to $150 off on certain models. Clicking through these links doesn't cost you a penny more but helps me to bring you new, fresh content.Thanks for your support ! [IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/48/44/60/484460.jpeg[/IMG]