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The Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S is a smaller, lighter, more affordable super-tele

Nikon With only a few gaps over the years—most notably from 2005 to 2013—Nikon has nearly always included a powerful 800mm telephoto lens in its lineup, going all the way back to the mid-1960s. Yet for its fledgling mirrorless Z-mount, the lens selection has until now been curtailed at the 400mm mark, at least without… Continue reading The Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S is a smaller, lighter, more affordable super-tele

Alec Soth on the serendipity of getting sidetracked

Ames, Iowa. Alec Soth Alec Soth has just released a new book, A Pound of Pictures, which is a collection of photos made between 2018 and 2021 as he traveled across the US. The project was initially supposed to follow Abraham Lincoln’s funeral train. But the original plan derailed and it became something more personal.… Continue reading Alec Soth on the serendipity of getting sidetracked

Maestro Contributor: Marcio Cabral

Marcio is a landscape photographer based in Brasília, Brazil. Throughout his career, he has earned a well-deserved reputation for his award-winning work, which has been published in several travel and tourism magazines, as well as in books and website guides to Brazil. He also creates unique panoramas and was the first Brazilian to produce an… Continue reading Maestro Contributor: Marcio Cabral

Grand Teton cancels controversial new wedding/portrait photography permit policy

A pastel sunset over the Teton Mountain Range in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. on G. Fuller/VWPics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images After much backlash, Grand Teton National Park has rescinded its requirement that all wedding and portrait photographers obtain a $300 permit for operating on park land. The policy was initially enacted to manage… Continue reading Grand Teton cancels controversial new wedding/portrait photography permit policy

Of course Donald Trump undercut his former White House photographer

President Donald J. Trump prepares to sign a plaque placed along the border wall Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at the Texas-Mexico border near Alamo, Texas. Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead It’s customary for the outgoing chief White House photographer to publish a book of images at the end of a presidential term. Unfortunately,… Continue reading Of course Donald Trump undercut his former White House photographer

How to Merge 2D Animation Into Live Action Video Using Cartoon Animator and After Effects

Cartoon Animator has a simple way to export your 2D animations using an alpha channel, which allows your animation to have transparency; you can layer this video on top of any sort of background that you can imagine. In this tutorial you will learn how to merge a 2D animated character created using Cartoon Animator… Continue reading How to Merge 2D Animation Into Live Action Video Using Cartoon Animator and After Effects

Wedding Photography: How to Stay Calm Under Pressure

A wedding is often one of the most important days in a couple’s lives, and as the wedding photographer, there’s a lot of pressure on you to capture those memories in the best way possible. Try our course, Wedding Photography for Beginners to learn about everything you’ll need. This lesson is all about staying calm under pressure!… Continue reading Wedding Photography: How to Stay Calm Under Pressure