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Becki & Chris’ Camera Bag Tour – Promaster Camera Bag

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CAMERA BAGS  Features to look for in a camera bag: tons of space, lots of pockets, chest and waist straps, a tripod pouch, and style. It’s hard to find a backpack that ticks all those boxes, and style is usually the first one to go in lieu of practicality. Chris and I stumbled upon the ProMaster Cityscape Backpack last year in Vancouver at a local camera shop like Foto Forum in Phoenix. We shoot weekly vlogs for YouTube, as well as photos on a separate camera, so we were looking for a bag that would fit our whole kit. I have a tendency to buy camera bags that … Continue reading →

How to Create Smooth Epic Videos on Your Phone with AXIS

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The AXIS is a brand new single axis phone stabilizer that allows you to create smooth, level videos.  With a built-in rechargeable battery that lasts up to 8 hours of shooting, the AXIS can connect to most phones with or without a protective case.Videos from your phone look the best when they are as steady as possible. The AXIS can be used in both horizontal and vertical orientations allowing you to compose your shots the way you want. ProMaster’s AXIS features a 1/4″-20 thread so you can easily mount it to a tripod or the included grip handle. The AXIS pairs perfectly with Promaster mobile lenses, giving you endless creative options … Continue reading →

Clean and Check – The #1 Photo Resolution for the New Year – What are the others?

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Seems like we were just gearing up for Thanksgiving and now we’ve said goodbye to 2017 and hello to a new year. As the family photographer you are tasked with maintaining your families history. It is a labor of love that many of us enjoy. So when January arrives it generally means it’s time for your equipment’s annual Clean & Check maintenance. Clean and Check The first, and most critical, is to have annual equipment maintenance completed. This means cameras and lenses go in for cleaning and a mechanical check-up.  Best time to do this is every January or before you go … Continue reading →

Why You Should Be Using Neutral Density Filters

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If you don’t have a variable neutral density filter in your camera case then you are seriously missing out!  My advice, get one STAT! I typically use a UV filter to protect my lenses and a ProMaster CPL filter for some scenics, however, the new ProMaster HGX Variable ND Filter is one I just won’t leave my studio without. Nuetral Density (ND) filters are basically sunglasses for your lenses; they diminish the light transmitting thru your lens. This lack of light transmitted permits you to use slower shutter speeds and wider apertures. Without using a ND filter you’d have to use faster shutter speeds with smaller f-stops … Continue reading →

Holiday Gift Guide: For the Adventurer

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Shopping for the adventurer in your life this holiday season? Check out our favorite photo gear picks below, and give them the perfect gift to help capture photos on their upcoming travels or next adventure. Photo Gloves – designed to keep your hands warm, the index finger and thumb tips fold back so you can still easily operate your camera while shooting in colder climates. Available in both 4-layer and knit ($24.95 – $34.95) Image:  @raysupply For photographers, travelers, commuters… and everyone in between, the Wandrd Prvke 21 backpack is the perfect combination of camera bag and all-around pack for travel. Special photo bundles start at $264.00, available at … Continue reading →

5 Tips for Consistently Good Indoor Photos

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No matter what level photography experience you have we all know that creating indoor photos can be a little tricky. Below are a few tips on how to avoid some of the pitfalls. Color Balance/White Balance your Indoor Photos Taking photos inside is one place that gives automatic settings on your camera an operating issue. Especially relevant to better indoor photos is learning how to set your camera’s white balance.  If you are shooting available light and the light source is an Incandescent bulb, (3200˚K), Fluorescent tube (4500˚K), natural light through the window (5000˚-6500˚K) or an electronic flash (5500˚). Consider purchasing … Continue reading →

Canon Discovery Day at Foto Forum November 18th

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Come on down to Foto Forum on Saturday November 18th and join us For Canon Discovery Day. The Canon DSLR Video seminar with David Coy of Canon USA. begins at 11 am. NOTE: The seminar fee is only $20. When you arrive you will receive a Foto Forum $25 Gift Certificate which you can use towards merchandise at Foto Forum. Click here to register now!

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DIY Photo Tip – How To Take Your Own Outdoor Family Portrait

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Thanksgiving is almost here and that means the holiday season is upon us again! Time to start planning all those family gatherings and creating new memories. And what is the best way to preserve your memories than with a photograph or video? Whether you hire a professional portrait artist to create a family heirloom, a family photo enthusiast with a sophisticated DSLR or you with your iPhone or other mobile device, photos and videos are always at the center preserving memories. Family First Before all the parties and gatherings begin, there is the “what to do for this year’s holiday card?” … Continue reading →