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Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Review

pay per click advertising With the introduction of Canon’s first full-frame mirrorless camera, the EOS R, an important challenge arose: releasing spectacular lenses that convinced photographers of the new system’s potential. The first two “crown jewel” lenses in the new … Continue reading

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Why you should be using your camera in manual mode

I remember three years ago when I first had the confidence to switch my camera from Auto mode to manual. I was terrified.  What if I missed my shot?  What if I couldn’t change my settings as fast as my … Continue reading

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9 Macro Photography Tips for Beginners

With spring arriving in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s time again for many of us to go outside in humid, buggy areas in search of creepy-crawlies. Macro photography is… peculiar, I admit that. But anyone who’s tried this genre also knows … Continue reading

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On the move: Everything you need to know to freeze motion in photos

I am a mom who is often photographing her kids. And I would love to impress you with tales of my angelic children…how they sit perfectly still every time I bring out my camera. But that wouldn’t even be close … Continue reading

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Don’t Confuse Effort with Results

It’s one of the most familiar stories that I hear: “You wouldn’t believe how difficult it was to take this photo. I captured it on the hardest hike of my life, but it was absolutely worth the effort.” And then … Continue reading

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