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What Is the Best ISO for Video?

When you're shooting video, the way you control the exposure parameters is a bit different than when you're shooting photos. This helpful video will teach you one of the things to consider when choosing the correct ISO for video.

The Many Ways You Can Mix Strobes and Natural Light in Your Photos

Shooting with natural light or strobes doesn't have to be a one or the other proposition: you can easily mix them in the same shot to create interesting outdoor images. This great video shows you that there are quite a few ways to do that.

The Importance of Fulfilling a Brief in Photography

When you're shooting for a client with specific needs, it's important that you're able to deliver what they require. This great video explores how a photographer planned, then adapted to get the shot.

How to Replace a Sky Using Photoshop

In many, many genres, you'll often take a shot that's great save for a rather bland sky. When that happens, you can turn to a sky replacement in Photoshop. This great video will show you everything you need to know to make it convincing.

Touring the World's Largest Digital Camera

You think medium format is big? You ain't seen nothing yet. Check out this incredible camera that's being used to shape our understanding of the universe.

Devaluing Photography With Cheap Prices

There's been a bit of uproar lately around a company that claims it can produce advertising photos that would normally cost thousands of dollars for as low as $19. This great video rails against the temptation for up and coming photographers to take those gigs.

Shooting Beauty Portraits With One Light

When you're first starting with artificial lighting, it can be easy to overcomplicate things by thinking you need lots of lights performing all sorts of specific functions to achieve great shots. This excellent video will show you how to create interesting portraits using a very basic setup.

Up Your Lighting Game by Trying Out Volumetric Lighting

When it comes to lighting, you likely think about it in terms of how it's shaping your subject or whatever object you're illuminating. Now, it's time to think about not only that, but how the light looks as it moves through the space.

A Fascinating Look at Television Production Cameras

If you've ever gone behind the scenes at a tv show or seen the broadcast cameras at a sports event, you know that the equipment used in television is vastly different from what we're used to working with. This interesting and informative video will teach you all about television production cameras.

How to Whiten Teeth Using Photoshop

Whether you photograph weddings, portraits, or something else, a lot of the people you'll shoot will benefit from having their teeth whitened a bit. This great tutorial will show you how to easily and convincingly do that using Photoshop.

What It's Like Making a Living as a Landscape Photographer

Out of all the genres of photography, landscape work might be one of the most mysterious when it comes to making a living doing it. This helpful video will give you some insight into what life is like as a professional landscape photographer.