Photographers often feel frustrated by the 30-second shutter speed limit on many cameras. What they may not realize is that there is an easy way around this limitation – if you know how to use it. The solution is known as bulb mode.
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We have our credit cards ready and are already plotting how to hide the smiley faced boxes that will be piling-up on our doorsteps. Our favorite holiday is here and we are ready to celebrate. It’s Prime Day!
Prime Day is Amazon’s biggest, bestest, most awesome-est sale of the year. For 48 hours the folks in Amazon Land give us amazing deals on millions of items. Which is great except that sifting through millions of items can be a bit of a challenge.
Don’t fret…we are here to help!
We are going to spend the whole day doing our best Amazon shopping for you. We will scour the sale and track down the items that we think you need. Keep an eye out here as we will be updating our list throughout the sale as well as over at the Clickin Moms Instagram stories where will have swipe up links to our favorite finds.
And remember: these deals are only good for Prime Day…so let’s get shopping!
We love a good camera backpack and this one checks all the boxes! It will evenly distribute the weight of your gear, it’s made of a durable material, and it’s pretty cute if we do say so ourselves!
(was $ 22.99)
It might not be the most glamorous Prime Day find, but this is the best deal we have ever seen on memory cards so you can bet that we will be stocking-up with a price like this!
Fill in shadows, bounce light back into your subject’s face for beautiful catchlights, create a breeze for dramatically blowing hair…these are just a few of the things that we have used a reflector for and at this price, you can’t NOT buy it!
Wanting to up your off-camera flash game? An umbrella is a great way to do just that! Creating a larger light source that will give you softer shadows, an umbrella is the most portable, inexpensive way to modify your flash.
(was $ 22.00)
Do you love those Pinterest-worthy photos with clever letter board messages as much as we do?! Then this letter board should be in your cart. We love the soft gray color and the size is perfect for holding for a picture or hanging on the wall.
(was $ 299.95)
Ever wish you could just edit in peace? We’ve got you with these wireless headphones. Whether you are working at home, on an airplane, or at your favorite coffee shop, these headphones will let you block out the noise and hear only what you want to hear.
(was $ 13.99)
Sometimes it’s the little things that make us smile and this pencil holder is absolutely one of those things. We can’t think of a more adorable way for a photographer to keep her desk organized.
(was $ 449.00)
Okay…so maybe this isn’t a photographer-specific Prime Day, but we think that anything you can own that gives you more time to take photos is a worthy investment. So hand some of the tidying off to your robot vacuum and marvel at all the extra hours you gain to create (or browse on Amazon…LOL).
(was $ 129.99)
Have you been thinking about getting into drone photography but not sure you want to invest a ton of money in it just yet? Here’s the drone for you! Equipped with 720P HD video capabilities and a 120º wide angle camera, this is a great way to test the waters (or skies, rather) of aerial photography.
(was $ 749.00)
If you’ve been waiting to invest in your first fancy camera, today is the day to take the leap! This camera comes with two lenses and a camera body loved by photographers of every level and we promise you simply cannot find a deal better than this one.
It doesn’t take long sitting at your desk editing to really appreciate a good desk chair. This one has an adjustable headrest, an ergonomic back, and wheels to keep the kids entertained when they undoubtedly want to push each other around in it…
(was $ 24.95)
We like the looks of this camera strap with it’s cross body styling, quick release feature, and shoulder pad. And with a deal like this, it’s definitely worth an extra look!
(was $ 59.07)
Comfortable shoes are everything when you are out on a long shoot and we refuse to sacrifice style. These platform sneakers have everything we want (especially in this fantastic passion fruit color!).
Wet wipes have come to the rescue on more than a few photo shoots and we are going to be buying this bulk pack of organic wipes so that we are never scrambling to find one again!
(was $ 181.99)
We aren’t afraid to admit that we need a little help getting all of the things done and coffee is our favorite helper! This Nespresso makes the best shot of espresso we’ve ever tasted and we are thinking we will probably need one of these machines for every room of the house…
(was $ 199.94)
You read that right. This wifi-enabled Instant Pot comes with an Amazon Echo Dot. Which means that our favorite save-the-day meal-maker can now be controlled by saying, “Alexa, make me the most perfect rice in the whole wide world.”
(was $ 118.88)
Get all of your editing needs covered for the next year with a discounted one-year subscription to the full Adobe Creative Cloud photography suite
(was $ 13.99)
Speed up your editing with all the Photoshop shortcuts (literally) right at your fingertips!
(was $ 149.99)
Print 4×6 photos right from your phone with this little printer. With maximum device capability and wifi, chances are that your phone/tablet will work with this printer to get your favorite snaps off of the screen and into a frame.
(was $ 50.50)
We love the fun of instant photography and this little camera is the perfect way to enjoy the magic of a photo magically developing right in front of your eyes! We are getting one for us and one for the kids.
(was $ 28.99)
It’s no secret that we love to print our photos and we think that you should too! These picture frames are on-trend with their gray weathered wood finish and are perfect for the coffee table and we think that they would be the *cutest* photo gift surprise for clients!
(was $ 84.99)
Fotostrap camera straps are our absolute favorites. The canvas is soft and comfy and the leather details look soooo nice. We own these in a bunch of colors but this soft neutral gray is our go-to.
(was $ 79.00)
If you have ever edited with a tablet, you know that it is the best for giving you maximum control for those tricky tasks. And there is no better time to start using this tool than now because deals like this are unheard of.
(was $ 95.99)
You can get a cheap tripod…but then you will second guess yourself every time you put your not-so-cheap camera on top of it. Invest in a good tripod. This one is a steal and checks all the boxes for keeping your gear safe.
Don’t forget: we will be updating this page all day long with our favorite Prime Day finds. Stay tuned and tell us all about what you are snagging this Prime Day in the comments below!
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Many beginner and intermediate-level photographers struggle with post-processing their images, especially once they switch from shooting JPEG to RAW. Images initially look bland, and once the experimentation phase kicks in, they can start getting their “overdone” look. An experienced photographer can easily tell if an image is not post-processed well and if it can be improved by some image manipulation. That’s because seasoned photographers have done it enough to understand how to make images look good both for their own and the public’s viewing pleasure. In this article, I will share five basic rules of post-processing with our readers, which will hopefully make it easier to understand how to properly post-process images.
Have you ever wondered how your favorite photographers stay inspired?
Do you wish that you could have access to their unending ideas and creativity?
Well guess what? We know the secret: COMMUNITY!
Over at Clickin Moms, we are always thinking of new contests, games, and exercises to strengthen our photographic skills while having fun and making friends. One of our favorite traditions is the monthly forum contest. We announce a theme and the Clickin Moms members share all of the ways that they were inspired to capture it.
In June, the Clickin Moms community worked to create images for the theme of “Fatherhood.” These photographs capture the strength, tenderness, and love that make fathers so special.
Today we are sharing some of our very favorites for you to enjoy here. We know that you are going to be just as inspired as we are by the amazing artists of the Clickin Moms community. We are thrilled to congratulate Ally Quinlan for her winning shot (above) that has earned her a live Breakout session from Click Photo School!
You can win, too! Enter this month’s forum photo contest with your take on the theme “REAL LIFE” for a chance to be featured here on the Clickin Moms Blog and win a free live Breakout session!
Do you want a chance for your work to be featured on the Clickin Moms blog and to be eligible to win a live seat to a Click Photo School Breakout Session? Then join us for this month’s forum photo contest by sharing your best photos for this month’s photo contest theme: REAL LIFE.
Are you not yet a member of Clickin Moms? As a Clickin Moms member you get access to contests like this, thousands of free tutorials, and so much more. Nothing would make us happier than for you to join us!
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The night sky is one of the most alluring subjects for landscape photographers. It’s also one of the most frustrating. If you’ve ever tried to do star photography, you’ve probably run into all sorts of issues: blurred stars, high ISO noise, and shallow depth of field.
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