KEH is coming to FOTO FORUM in March
Gather your old gear and Call (602) 263-0084 to reserve an appointment to meet with the buyser today
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Upcoming Special Events & Classes at FOTO FORUM
KEH Camera Buying Event at FOTO FORUM on October 11th and 12th from 10am until 4pm. Don’t miss this great opportunity to sell your equipment.
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When you think about it, our parents and grandparents documented their lives with actual photo enlargements that have become our family’s keepsakes and heirlooms. In today’s world of electronics, digital technology prevails; we all have mobile phones and/or traditional digital cameras; and worse of all, we spend countless hours creating still images without ever making an enlargement/prints. It struck me weird last month when I overheard one of our store experts explain to a customer how his children email/text him photos of his grandchildren. He actually makes photo enlargements of them. He continued explaining that someday his kids will be knocking … Continue reading →
Canon Presents A Get Creative Workshop at Foto Forum
Find Your 2020 Vision with Canon & Foto Forum
Instagram Photo Tips for Foodies
Images of your favorite foodie experiences continue to top today’s Instagram feeds – and with good reason; we all are obsessed with taking photos of our meals. No matter if we are at home or dining out we are not allowed to eat until my daughter finishes capturing images for her Instagram “story”; the fact is that beautiful food is an art form in its own right; so what could be more fun than photo showing your friends or seeing what your friends have discovered in their local cafes and restaurants? Try this trick that food bloggers rely on for … Continue reading →
White Balance – The Key To Great Color
White balance is the cornerstone of color management. Although most modern digital cameras have excellent auto white balance nothing compares to customizing your camera’s white balance manually. Before demystifying the process of white balancing your camera manually it is important to understand the fundamentals of what white balancing is; and its importance in creating superlative images. White balanc first introduce was first introduced to us when video cameras replaced movie (film) cameras . Since the vidicon tube and eventually the CCD and CMOS chips are electronic they require a reference point for color. Primary Colors The positive primary colors are Red, Green … Continue reading →
Tamron and ProMaster Team Up To Bring You Great Savings at Foto Forum
Tamron and ProMaster have teamed up for two exclusive promotions available at Foto Forum These offers are only valid at Foto Forum from October 15 to January 31, 2018. Stop by Foto Forum today to learn more! Save $230 when you purchase a Tamron 150-600mm G2 (model A022) or a Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 G2 (A025) with a ProMaster GH25 Gimbal Head (7076). As demonstrated in the above video, the GH25 is an excellent solution for balancing a long lens like the Tamron 150-600 G2. It allows swift yet stable movements so you can quickly compose shots and track moving objects. If you purchase a Tamron 18-400mm lens (B028)with a ProMaster HGX … Continue reading →
Cell Phones versus a Camera… Sensor Size Matters
There really is no comparison when it comes to choosing between cell phones versus a camera to take great pictures! You don’t use your camera to make telephone calls, so why would you rely on your cell phone to create photographs? Aside from the fact that almost everyone has their cell phones handy to create photos at a moment’s notice, why would you trust a cell phone to preserve your precious memories? Most Cameras Can Connect to Your Smartphone The fact that you can share your memories across social media is not a valid reason; when you consider almost all … Continue reading →
Photo Challenge – A Personal Approach to Improving the Quality of your Images
by Jeffrey H. Mantler, PPA Certified, M.Photog,Cr. Everything about creating art is personal to the artist. This photo challenge is personal and designed for you to strengthen your core as an artist so you can better yourself and strengthen your images. Growing up in the photography industry, I had many unique experiences. I was just a child when my father, the owner of a successful portrait/wedding studio, was approached to photograph members of the New York Nets. After creating these portraits, he was commissioned to photograph all of the team’s home games. I was by his side shooting at every … Continue reading →