THEY’RE BACK! How to Photograph Icebergs? THEY’RE BACK! How to Photograph Icebergs?
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Laowa Autofocus 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF Lens Wins TIPA Award! Laowa Autofocus 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF Lens Wins TIPA Award!
Elinchrom Light Shapers and Lighting Techniques – Episode 5 Elinchrom Light Shapers and Lighting Techniques – Episode 5
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Silhouettes – Keeping it Simple

Great Images feature traits like sharpness, detail, wide tonal range, and visual impact. Black-mandibled Toucan – Costa Rica Many animals have unique shapes. They can easily be identified simply by their silhouette. Everyone knows this shape is a toucan. I took this photo in Costa Rica when I brought my […]

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Introducing the TetherGuard LeverLock Plate

Here at Tether Tools, we’re constantly driven by innovation, seeking to provide advanced solutions that enhance your workflow and protect your valuable gear. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our latest breakthrough, the TetherGuard LeverLock Plate. Designed with input from photographers across the globe, this compact device sets a new standard for […]

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Javelina – The Cactus Pig

Last month I featured the sandhill cranes I photographed in New Mexico a few Christmases ago.  While I was in New Mexico, I secretly hoped to see a critter that had been on my bucket list for nearly 40 years.  The animal I dreamed of seeing was the javelina (pronounced […]

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Vanguard has Updated their Best-Selling Backpacks

The VEO Adaptor series of backpacks from Vanguard are an update to the most-popular backpack in Vanguard’s history – the original Adaptor. Available in four models with either rear access or side access and four sizes, there’s a VEO Adaptor backpack for every photographer. Available in classic black, all VEO […]

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Silhouettes – Keeping it Simple

Great Images feature traits like sharpness, detail, wide tonal range, and visual impact. Black-mandibled Toucan – Costa Rica Many animals have unique shapes. They can easily be identified simply by their silhouette. Everyone knows this shape is a toucan. I took this photo in Costa Rica when I brought my […]

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THEY’RE BACK! How to Photograph Icebergs?

I have been fascinated by icebergs since I was a little boy living on the coast of Newfoundland. To this day, I am still in awe of their raw beauty, as each iceberg is unique like a snowflake. They are carved by the sunshine, rocks, and motion of the ocean, […]

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Javelina – The Cactus Pig

Last month I featured the sandhill cranes I photographed in New Mexico a few Christmases ago.  While I was in New Mexico, I secretly hoped to see a critter that had been on my bucket list for nearly 40 years.  The animal I dreamed of seeing was the javelina (pronounced […]

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Hard Light Hacks: Four Accessories That Will Up Your Lighting Game

When photographers begin their lighting journey, they typically start with soft light, often experimenting with modifiers like umbrellas or small softboxes. As they progress to the next level, they venture into the realm of hard light. In this article, I will explore four essential accessories that will help you modify, shape and control […]

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Creative Storytelling Photography

What makes a story successful? In the realm of storytelling, success hinges on the ability to evoke emotion and impart meaningful messages to the audience. Within the realm of photography, photos redefine the art of storytelling through the lens, forging deeper, more thought-provoking emotional connections with the viewer. The universal […]

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Introducing the TetherGuard LeverLock Plate

Here at Tether Tools, we’re constantly driven by innovation, seeking to provide advanced solutions that enhance your workflow and protect your valuable gear. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our latest breakthrough, the TetherGuard LeverLock Plate. Designed with input from photographers across the globe, this compact device sets a new standard for […]

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Laowa Autofocus 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF Lens Wins TIPA Award!

Laowa is thrilled to share some exciting news with you – The Autofocus Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF Lens has been awarded the prestigious TIPA World Awards 2024 for Best Ultra Wide Angle Prime Lens! This recognition from TIPA is a testament to the exceptional quality and performance of the Laowa 10mm f/2.8 […]

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Elinchrom Light Shapers and Lighting Techniques – Episode 5

Welcome to the fifth installment of our new monthly that highlights a different Elinchrom Light Shaper or Lighting Technique, with sample images (full length and cropped headshots) and lighting diagrams. All the images were photographed with the same model and outfit (standing in the same spot on the background – […]

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Fanshawe Photography Student Image Competition

Amplis Foto is proud to be a continued supporter of the Fanshawe Photography Student Image Competition. We would like to extend congratulations to Graham Case, this year’s winner of the Ilford Photo / Hahnemühle Prize for “High Score B&W Image”. His image, shown above, is titled “Here again”. The Fanshawe […]

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Vanguard has Updated their Best-Selling Backpacks

The VEO Adaptor series of backpacks from Vanguard are an update to the most-popular backpack in Vanguard’s history – the original Adaptor. Available in four models with either rear access or side access and four sizes, there’s a VEO Adaptor backpack for every photographer. Available in classic black, all VEO […]