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Pergear 14mm f/2.8 Field Test: Ultrawide and Fast, on a Budget

pay per click advertising Pergear’s 14mm f/2.8, full-frame lens is a very interesting option for Sony, Nikon, Canon, and Leica mirrorless photographers. After all, it reaches wide and bright, yet costs under $ 300. But can it really deliver? I … Continue reading

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A New Flash Workshop in Las Vegas!

Heading to a favorite place, Las Vegas, next month. Will do a lighting workshop with a spin, and the seriously wonderful spin is the deeply talented, experienced, and amazing performers we will photograph. Viva Las Vegas Workshop! Thrilled to be … Continue reading

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Photography News: New Z9 Firmware, Lots of Lens Sales

I’m filling in for Libor for this week’s Photography News while he travels in South America in search of wildlife. He’s sent me some behind-the-scenes photos already, and let me say, you’re in for a treat once he returns. For … Continue reading

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From Idea to Print: The Darkroom Process

Last week, I talked about the process of visualizing and composing with large format film during my trip to Yosemite in the fall. I’ve been working in the darkroom to print those photos, and today I finally have some results … Continue reading

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What to Take on a Wildlife Photography Trip

One time when I was packing for a wildlife photography trip, I wrote a list of my equipment on a piece of paper – complete with lenses, batteries, clothing, and so on. I wanted to have a useful reference for … Continue reading

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