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Buy our New Natural Lighting eBook and Go in the Draw to Win $1000 worth of Lenses

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May 8th 2012 - 0 comments

Two weeks back we launched a brand new dPS eBook – Natural Light: Mastering a Photographer’s Most Powerful Tool. We’ve seen an amazing response to the launch with some wonderful feedback coming in and people reporting both inspiration to shoot more natural light shots but also feeling that they now are equipped with the knowledge [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. Buy our New Natural Lighting eBook and Go in the Draw to Win $1000 worth of Lenses[IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/46/92/65/469265.jpeg[/IMG]

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Garry Winogrand Interview from 1981

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May 7th 2012 - 0 comments

Here’s an interesting 1981 interview with American street photographer Garry Winogrand in which he talks about his life, his work, and — interestingly enough — how he finds the term “street photographer” stupid. (via Phototuts+)[IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/46/90/70/469070.gif[/IMG]

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GIMP Adds New Interface and Nested Layer Groups in Version 2.8

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May 7th 2012 - 0 comments

The GNU Image Manipulation Project, more popularly known as GIMP, has just released version 2.8; the first complete GIMP overhaul since 2008. For those who don’t know (and there probably aren’t many) GIMP is famous for being a slightly more complicated (and a lot more free) alternative to Photoshop with fewer features. And it seems [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/46/90/53/469053.jpeg[/IMG]

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Holgarizer: A Free Photoshop Action That Emulates a Toy Camera Look

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May 7th 2012 - 0 comments

A few years ago, graphic designer Grey Jay was asked by a company to create a Photoshop action that would emulate a “toy camera” look for photos. He came up with an action he calls the “Holgarizer” and, after some tweaking and adjusting, has made it freely available to the public. If a messy cross-processed [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/46/90/33/469033.jpeg[/IMG]

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Newer Smartphones Packing CMOS Sensors with Dedicated White Pixel

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May 7th 2012 - 0 comments

A few months ago Sony announced a new series of “stacked” CMOS sensors that would bring a new level of quality to smartphone cameras. And now, several months later, rumors are floating about that Sony’s new LT29i smartphone — codenamed the Hayabusa — will be packing a 13-megapixel version of the new tech. What makes [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/46/90/10/469010.jpeg[/IMG]

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Use Wax Paper to Plan Out Your Picture Frame Layout on the Ground

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May 7th 2012 - 0 comments

If you’re planning to hang a bunch of picture frames on a wall, Marissa Waddell of Roost suggests laying them out on the ground to figure out frame placement. Once you’re happy with how the frames look, simply take a large sheet of wax paper and outline the frames. The paper can then be used [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/46/89/94/468994.jpeg[/IMG]

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Photoshop-Themed Mirror for Retouching Your Face in the Mornings

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May 7th 2012 - 0 comments

Yesterday we were whimsically wondering what life would be like if we could Photoshop away some of life’s more unpleasant moments, and today we’ve stumbled onto a different approach in the form of the Retouch Mirror. The mirror, which will cost you about $85 from Atypyk, is a fun bathroom accessory for photographers who want [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/46/89/60/468960.jpeg[/IMG]

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Portraits of Animal Shelter Cats Taken to Promote Adoption

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May 7th 2012 - 0 comments

Just like in real estate, for which good photos of homes can make a huge difference in attracting potential buyers, animal shelters often see spikes in adoptions when the animals are advertised with attractive photographs. For this reason, Arizona-based photographer Michael Kloth visits shelters on a weekly basis to offer his services to local adoption [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/46/89/44/468944.jpeg[/IMG]

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Check the Background of Your Shots Before Shooting

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May 7th 2012 - 0 comments

Those who follow me on Instagram (follow me at darrenrowse) will have seen this one already but I thought it’d be a fun one to share again – to make a point. Check the backgrounds of your shots before shooting! Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. Check the Background of Your Shots Before Shooting[IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/46/89/36/468936.jpeg[/IMG]

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Rumored Leica M9-M To Feature M9-P Styling and Higher Pricetag

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May 7th 2012 - 0 comments

The big Leica announcement in Berlin is only three short days away, and as it draws closer more and more details about the highly-anticipated M9-M monochrome rangefinder are leaking. The most recent updates involve pricing and design. It seems that the new rangefinder will feature an all black body, much like the M9-P, with a [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/46/89/07/468907.jpeg[/IMG]

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iCandy Turns Your Smartphone Into a Weapon of Mass Distraction

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May 7th 2012 - 0 comments

There are a number of products out there that make child photography more child friendly by distracting the kid with colorful or disorienting objects. The newest member in this space is iCandy, a DSLR mount that turns your smartphone into a tool that makes your camera more appealing to youngins. For the low price of [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/46/88/97/468897.jpeg[/IMG]

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Best Photo Locations: Abandoned Six Flags In New Orleans

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May 7th 2012 - 0 comments

If you’re primarily an on-location photographer or filmmaker, then you know how much value a great location can add to the shoot. So today I’m introducing another Series (ala the ‘Emerging Talent’ and others…) where I feature supercool locations around the world. Stuff I discover, stuff that other send me, places I’d love to shoot. [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/46/88/93/468893.jpeg[/IMG]

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Black Bloc Occupiers Turn Violent Against Photographers

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May 7th 2012 - 0 comments

On May 2nd, news started coming in that the previous day’s MayDay Occupy protests in New York had turned violent towards photographers. At first, people viewed the assaults as unplanned, isolated incidents; but since the attacks took place, a piece on Anarchist News has been released to set the record straight: photographers, apparently, are the [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/46/88/74/468874.jpeg[/IMG]

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Clik Elite Escape camera / lighting backpack review

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May 7th 2012 - 0 comments

The Clik Elite Escape backpack is a mid-sized camera pack targeted more towards the consumer market than towards the pro market. That at least was before the pros got a hold of it. This pack carries like it’s nothing on your back with a load of cameras and lenses but for me, this pack shines [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/46/88/36/468836.jpeg[/IMG]

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Ski Photography ? Tom Wallisch Scott Sports Ad ? Breckenridge Resort, Colorado

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May 7th 2012 - 0 comments

Tom Wallisch at Breckenridge Resort, Colorado during a shoot for Level 1 Productions film After Dark. Nikon D3 + Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 + Elinchrom Ranger RX AS Speed (2) + Paul Buff Einstein’s (2) + Nikon SB80 DX (5) + PocketWizard Plus, Multimax, FlexTT5 transcievers + industrial fog machine It usually doesn’t work out where [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/46/88/35/468835.jpeg[/IMG]

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FIA InMotion Magazine ? The Need For Speed

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May 7th 2012 - 0 comments

This summer I was contacted by the FIA’s magazine about shooting a feature on a land speed record attempt out at the Bonneville Salt Flats near Wendover, Utah.  For those of you snow people that don’t know what the FIA is, it’s basically FIS but for auto racing.  I’m a car geek.  I’ve been one [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/46/88/25/468825.jpeg[/IMG]

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Ski Photography ? SBC Skier Magazine issue 3 & 4 (photo annual)

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May 7th 2012 - 0 comments

The last two issues of SBC Skier Magazine from Canada have hit the newsstands and I have a few more photos I’m pretty stoked on that made it into the magazine as well as three shots in their first ever Photo Issue as well. SBC Skier Magazine issue 11.3 p98-99 – Pro Freeskier Will Wesson sliding [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/46/88/31/468831.jpeg[/IMG]

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SBC Skier Magazine

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May 7th 2012 - 0 comments

A few shots from the first few issues of SBC Skier Magazine in Canada. Roz Grouenwood at the 2011 Snowbasin Winter Dew Tour Superpipe Toyota Championships Mike Hornbeck at Breckenridge, Colorado with Level 1 Productions Anna Segal on the final jump at the 2011 Snowbasin Winter Dew Tour Slopestyle Toyota Championships Justin Dorey at Alpine [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/46/88/17/468817.jpeg[/IMG]

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Aquatech Launches Canon 5D Mark 3 Water Housing

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May 7th 2012 - 0 comments

Aquatcech have unveiled their new housing for the Canon 5D Mark 3 today, the DCV-V3.  Essentially the design remains unchanged from previous versions but of course updated to account for the new button layout of the 5DMK3.  You can also purchase an upgrade kit to convert both your previous DCV-v2 5D MK2 housing, or your [...] 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/17/00/46/88/12/468812.jpeg[/IMG]

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Canon?s Spring/Summer Rebate Programs Goes Live

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May 7th 2012 - 0 comments

Now is the perfect time to pick up that new camera or lens that you have always wanted for your summer adventures and vacations!  Canon’s Double Rebate program is live at B&H which means that regular lens rebates get doubled if you purchase them with a new camera! Head on over to B&H where they [...] 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/17/00/46/88/07/468807.jpeg[/IMG]