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February ‘Unusual Angles’ Free monthly photo comp: The winners!

Congratulations to Benjamin Hams who won our February ‘Unusual Angles’ photo competition with his image Something Different, as selected by our guest judge, pro photographer Dylan Giannakopoulos. Benjamin Hams, Something different. Here’s what Dylan had to say about the image: “The beauty of February’s theme of ‘unusual angles’ is that there are several ways in which you could interpret it. Whether the image contains unusual angles or a more abstract perspective, considering the position or angle that the image was captured from, there are many ways to view this brief. There is simply nothing usual about the way this image…Continue Reading

Best Camera for Independent Cinematographers at Sundance? Alexa Mini

The cinematographers behind “Rye Lane,” “Mutt,” and “Passages” on why the Arri Alexa Mini has become their camera of choice.When IndieWire conducted its annual survey of all the cameras used by cinematographers at the Sundance Film Festival, a striking trend quickly emerged: Over 75 percent of the DPs with narrative films at the festival used either the Arri Alexa Mini or its large sibling format, the Alexa Mini LF, as their camera of choice. The Mini was introduced in 2015 as a compact version of the Alexa designed primarily for use on drones and gimbals, but its combination of…Continue Reading

Learn the skills you need to make money from your photography with Digital Photographer Magazine Issue 262!

The new issue of Digital Photographer (opens in new tab) is out now! This month we have another amazing issue for you, packed full of pro techniques, advice and insight. Discover extreme landscapesCapture stunning images of more difficult-to-shoot scenes, overseas or close to home, with Jeremy Flint (Image credit: Future) (opens in new tab) We love getting out and about with our cameras as much as you. To that end, in our main feature this issue, expert pro photographer Jeremy Flint (opens in new tab) has put together a master class on adventure photography. Jeremy shares his advice for…Continue Reading

News agency asks photography lovers to pick their best picture of 2022

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up for our free IndyArts newsletterWith 2022 in the rear-view mirror, a British news agency has shared some of the most dramatic and impressive photographs they have seen – including shots of a Siberian tiger and a castle that looks like it’s floating in the sky. The picture editors have picked from hundreds of images to display some of the most captivating they have run on their services. Now the public can vote to decide which of these images will be crowned SWNS…Continue Reading

Photographer John Fielder donates life’s work to History Colorado

History Colorado will open an exhibition dedicated to the art of John Fielder.DENVER — Award-winning landscape photographer John Fielder has made a huge donation to History Colorado.History Colorado announced it will serve as the steward of more than 5,000 photographs Fielder has taken of the landscapes of every county in Colorado.The photographs were chosen from more than 200,000 photographs Fielder has taken in the last 50 years. History Colorado said it would digitize and catalog the Colorado images to be easily accessible and searchable by the public.Fielder’s photography of Colorado has been featured in dozens of…Continue Reading

Iain & Leah -2022 Wedding

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Vendors: Reception: Breton Brewing Co. Videography: Margaret Jourdan Studios Entertainment: Jordan Musicyn Catering: Little Rollin Bistro Cake: Not Just Cakes Dress : Needle & Thread Hair: Lisa Martel Make-up: Melissa Sifnakis Iain & Leah had the sweetest little wedding that I would call perfect. I have never seen a couple so in tune with each other, always touching, always looking at one another. Definitely true love. Leah is from Cape Breton but went to British Columbia for school. That’s where she met Ian and fell in love. He is a brew master and a job happened to open up at…Continue Reading

10 Best Retro & Vintage Photo Apps

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Despite the great advancements made in digital camera technology in 2023, the retro aesthetic continues to be a popular trend. Whether using Instagram and Snapchat filters or other cool platforms that have made newer generations appreciate photographic qualities from a bygone era, giving a new image a black-and-white makeover or throwback sepia sheen has never been more appealing.Thankfully, there is no shortage of excellent retro and vintage photo apps currently available today that focus on specific filtering to give contemporary digital photos a romantically nostalgic artistic appeal. However, the best apps allow users to pre-set a filter before they…Continue Reading

Engagement Sessions – Why, What, and Wear

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An engagement session is a vital part of the entire process. During your engagement session, you’ll get the chance to know me, experience how I handle posing and lighting. Every romance has to start somewhere, and your engagement photos will show your family and friends the first chapter in your love story. Your engagement session can be scheduled anytime before your wedding day. I suggest booking it at least 3-6 months prior to the ceremony. Weeknights are best between 4-7 depending on the time of year. In the winter, 12-3 is a normal time frame for shooting. The place where…Continue Reading