4 Happy Reasons You Should Use a Disposable Camera

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There’s something undeniably nostalgic about the images captured by a single-use, disposable camera.  Each photo seems to hold a certain charm that modern digital cameras often lack, with their slightly muted colors and soft, sometimes unpredictable focus. The very act of using a disposable camera—waiting to finish the roll of film, sending it off for […]

Using Sun Flare in 2 Ways for Dynamic Photos

We all love a good, glowing look to our photos but when does it become a little too much? Like any effect, moderation is key. When sun flare is overused or poorly executed, it can distract from the intended focus of the photo and detract from its overall quality. Let’s take a second to talk about sun flare.

Bracketing Mode Explained in 3 Easy Steps

We Have All Done It Who out there has accidentally switched their camera into bracketing mode? This is a hiccup we’ve seen happen more times than we’d like, and it can lead to some major headaches. A job can be going along smoothly, exposures are perfect, when out of nowhere—boom—bracketing mode was turned on, causing […]

7 Expert Ways to Use Your Light Meter for STELLAR Photos

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Tips for Consistent Metering With so many sources of varying information out there, how do you decipher what the best metering technique is? After hundreds of thousands of rolls, we have learned that keeping it simple is your best bet for consistent, accurate exposures. What do we mean by “keeping it simple?” you ask? Here […]