Inside the Last Polaroid Film Factory: Secrets Behind the Iconic Instant Photos

2/28/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Join us as we step inside the world's only Polaroid film factory, nestled in Enschede, Netherlands. In this video, you'll meet the passionate team, witness the intricate machinery, and uncover the immense operation that crafts Polaroid film, a product as timeless as the memories it captures.

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Exposure Paradox: Are You Doing It Wrong?

2/28/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

The Exposure Paradox in Photography

Exposure is one of the fundamental principles of photography, often taught as a rigid set of rules to achieve a "correct" balance of light in an image. However, many legendary photographers have defied these norms to create striking and emotionally compelling photographs. This concept, known as the "Exposure Paradox," suggests that deliberately overexposing or underexposing an image can enhance its artistic and storytelling potential.

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The Legendary Nikon D3 & D700

2/28/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Matthew Ruderman had always heard about the incredible colors of the Nikon D700, often regarded as the pinnacle of DSLR color science. Curious to see if the hype was justified, he recently picked one up. Around the same time, he also came across a very affordable Nikon D3, a camera that shares the same sensor as the D700. Rather than reviewing just one of these legendary cameras, he decided to compare them both and explore how different they really are.

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You've Printed Your Images... Now What?

2/27/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Ever felt that pang of disappointment when a beautifully printed photo arrives with curled edges? Or perhaps you've longed to give your prints that extra touch, a unique presentation that elevates them from simple paper to cherished objects? There's something deeply satisfying about holding a physical print, a tangible representation of a captured moment. But the journey doesn't have to end at the printer.

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Defying Gravity: A Guide to Floating Photography

2/27/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Floating photography is all about creating the illusion that your subject is defying gravity. It's a fun and creative genre that allows you to break free from the constraints of reality and explore the realm of the surreal. Whether it's a person, an object, or even food, the possibilities are endless.

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Slow Shutter Street Photography: Mastering the Art of Motion

2/26/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Imagine a bustling city street. Cars whizz by, people rush to their destinations, and the energy of urban life pulsates around you. Now, imagine capturing that energy, not as a static snapshot, but as a flowing, dynamic representation of motion. That's the magic of slow shutter street photography.

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Panasonic Lumix S1RII: Cheapest Full Frame 8K Mirrorless AND 40fps RAW Burst

2/26/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Imagine capturing a fleeting moment with such detail and speed that you can practically relive it frame by frame. Or recording breathtaking 8K video that rivals the clarity of a Hollywood production. The Panasonic Lumix S1RII promises to deliver precisely that, and at a price point that makes high-end full-frame mirrorless photography more accessible than ever.

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How to Master Exposure with Julien Jarry

2/26/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Julien Jarry explores the concept of leveling up one's exposure techniques. He invites the audience to learn about the necessary steps. Over the years, he has found that exposing images darker contributes to a more professional look.

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Soft vs. Hard Light: Best Lighting for Portrait Photography Explained

2/24/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Lighting plays a crucial role in portrait photography, shaping the mood, contrast, and texture of the image. Two primary lighting styles—soft light and hard light—offer different aesthetic qualities. Understanding their characteristics, applications, and how to create them allows photographers to make informed creative choices.

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Grain: Analog Renaissance | The Magic of Film Photography

2/23/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Grain is a feature film by Alex Contell and Tommaso Sacconi that celebrates analog photography by showing its ups and downs in real-world scenarios and tells the story of artistic commitment, discovery and romance. In a world dominated by digital images, Grain: Analog Renaissance explores the artists and photographers who remain dedicated to film. Through stunning visuals and personal stories, this documentary captures the passion and nostalgia behind analog photography.

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How to Add Realistic Fog in Lightroom! (In 3 steps)

2/23/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Want to create stunning black and white photos with realistic fog in Lightroom? In this tutorial, Serge Ramelli shows you how to transform a boring shot into a gallery-worthy masterpiece using the latest Lightroom Classic tools. Watch till the end as he applies this technique to both landscapes and portraits!

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Photographing a Wedding Day: A Complete Guide!

2/23/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Join wedding and FUJIFILM X-photographer John Branch IV as he takes you behind the scenes on photographing a wedding day. You’ll learn his approach for capturing the bride and groom getting ready, the first look, couple portraits, and the ceremony. John will cover his composition techniques, lens choice, and lighting.

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What Makes Expensive Cameras Expensive

2/21/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Cameras come in a vast range of prices, from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands. But what justifies such a price gap? While high-end cameras may not always result in visibly superior images, there are several factors contributing to their cost. This video explores the reasons why expensive cameras carry hefty price tags and whether they are worth the investment.

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High Key lighting with harsh light by Peter Coulson

2/20/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

High key lighting is a popular technique in photography and cinematography that creates bright, low-contrast images with minimal shadows. It is often used in fashion photography, beauty shots, and commercial photography to create a clean, polished look. However, by modifying the setup, one can introduce a more dramatic and edgy contrast to the scene. Peter Coulson explores the principles, setup, and techniques used to achieve a high-key effect with harsh light.

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Compress The Midground: Get More Depth in Your Shots with THIS Easy Technique!

2/19/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Struggling with flat, boring photos? Try this simple trick to add depth and make your shots more dynamic—especially when your subject is far away. Watch to see how it works and why it makes a big difference!

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AI-Powered Image Editing: Removing Tourists in One Click

2/17/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Photography often involves capturing stunning locations, but crowded places can make it challenging to get a clean shot. The latest update in Adobe Camera Raw 17.2 introduces a powerful AI tool designed to remove unwanted people from images with minimal effort. This video explores how the feature works, its benefits, and potential limitations.

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The Hurley Triangle: Lighting for Close Up Portraiture using Strip Boxes

2/16/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Portrait photography requires precise lighting techniques to bring out the best in a subject's facial features. One of the most effective lighting configurations for close-up portraiture is the Hurley Triangle, developed by renowned headshot photographer Peter Hurley. This technique utilizes Strip Boxes to create a shadowless, evenly lit portrait that enhances the subject’s natural beauty.

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Do Black and white in LIGHTROOM like a pro

2/16/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Want to create stunning black & white photos in Lightroom? In this tutorial, Serge Ramelli shows you the best techniques to turn your color shots into dramatic, timeless black & white images. From contrast and tones to the perfect mix of light and shadow, learn how to bring out the true power of monochrome photography!

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Transform Your Photos with Epic Lightroom Curves Trick!!

2/15/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Using this Masks and Curves tutorial, you can transform your photos using this Lightroom curves trick. With the power of RGB curves, we can turn a scene with dull lighting into a cool light show effect.

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Shooting Wide Open Blende Auf: Leica Noctilux & Shallow Depth of Field Techniques

2/14/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Ever wanted to get that dreamy, buttery bokeh in your photos? In this video, Charlice Lin is breaking down what it really means to shoot wide open, how Depth of Field works, and how to nail that super creamy, 3D look using Leica's legendary 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux.

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Shaping Light Using V Flats by Dani Diamond

2/12/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

One powerful tool for controlling light is the use of V-Flats. With their versatility, V-Flats allow photographers to craft dramatic lighting effects with precision, offering endless creative possibilities.

Lighting is everything in photography, and sometimes, the simplest tools can create the most stunning effects. In this video, we’re showing a clever lighting technique using just two V-Flats, a bare bulb flash, and a reflector—all taught by the talented Dani Diamond!

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How To Use A Shaft Of Light For Still Life, Object, And Product Photography

2/12/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Photography is all about capturing and shaping light to tell a story. By carefully manipulating lighting techniques, a simple composition can be transformed into a visually striking image. In this video, Camera Club Live will walk through the process of using a controlled light shaft to create a dramatic and compelling photograph with just a few elements.

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Mastering Studio Lighting: Three-Light System for Stunning Portraits

2/11/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Photographers often focus on equipment – new cameras, better sensors, sharper lenses. However, the most powerful tool is light. It sculpts your subject, evokes emotion, and creates a palpable sense of depth.

As photographer Tim Walden emphasizes, lighting, posing, design, composition, and storytelling are the cornerstones of a truly remarkable portrait. These elements, irreplaceable by camera features alone, differentiate a photograph in today's image-saturated world.

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High Key lighting with soft light

2/10/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

This is Peter's typical go-to setup for high key that he uses when he has clients wanting to do lookbooks or e-commerce shoots, showing you how he is able to get white clothing perfectly exposed with all the detail and nothing blown out.*

High-key lighting is a widely used technique in commercial photography, fashion, and e-commerce, creating a bright, clean, and elegant look. This guide delves into the fundamentals of high-key lighting, exploring setup, adjustments, and post-processing techniques to achieve professional results.

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How to Nail Exposure using Metering Modes

2/09/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Photography is all about capturing the perfect exposure, ensuring that images are neither too dark nor too bright. While many cameras offer automatic settings, understanding metering modes can significantly enhance your control over exposure. This video will explore different metering modes, their applications, and how they impact your photography.

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Mastering Light in Landscape Photography!

2/06/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

In this video, Mads Peter Iversen is diving deep into the single most crucial element in photography: Light. He will teach you about light in photography from the perspective of a landscape photographer. He will dive into what light you can experience throughout the day, some of the types of light, the directions and the influence of colour on the mood of the photo.

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Set Up Your CAMERA Like a PRO in Just 10 MINUTES!

2/05/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

In this week’s episode, Mark Denney discusses how to set up your camera like a pro for landscape photography. Have you ever tried to read the owners manual of your camera? If so, then you know exactly how difficult they can be to understand. Cameras today have so many features that it can be overwhelming to figure out how to setup your camera for a particular genre of photography.

In this video, he will share with you how I set up a camera for landscape photography after 10 years of experience.

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Leibovitz Lighting with ONE LED!!!!

2/04/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Annie Leibovitz is renowned for her distinctive portrait lighting style, characterized by dramatic contrast, soft yet directional light, and a timeless quality. In this video, Scott Choucino explores how to achieve a Leibovitz-inspired portrait look using just a single LED light and a parabolic softbox.

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STOP Over-Sharpening Your Landscapes (Do THIS Instead)

2/04/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Have you ever been tempted to crank up the sharpness slider in Photoshop, only to be met with a grainy mess? It's a common pitfall for many photographers, especially when working with landscape images. But fear not, for there's a better way to achieve crisp, clear details without sacrificing the natural beauty of your photos.

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Photoshop: Create a Cinematic Color Grade in 90 Seconds!

2/03/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Have you ever been mesmerized by the way a film cinematographer paints a scene with color, creating an atmosphere that draws you in? That's the magic of color grading – a powerful technique that can transform your photographs and videos into visual stories. This video explores the art of cinematic color grading, and will guide you through the process of infusing your own images with cinematic flair.

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Street Photography: The Secret to Getting Strangers to Pose

2/03/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 1 Comments

London. A symphony of sounds, a whirlwind of activity, a melting pot of cultures. For the street photographer, it's a playground of endless possibilities. But capturing the essence of this vibrant city goes beyond simply pointing and shooting. It requires an understanding of the human element, a respect for your subjects, and a dash of creative ingenuity.

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Creative Slumps: What to Do When Your Photography Feels Stale

2/02/2025 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

Photography, like any creative endeavor, is a journey filled with highs and lows. At times, every photographer encounters a creative slump, feeling uninspired and questioning their skills. The key to overcoming these moments lies in understanding the nature of creativity, managing self-perception, and taking actionable steps to reignite passion.

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