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Landscape Photography Tips

Posted on January 10, 2016 by JeffJanuary 11, 2016

We’ve all experienced let down after we’ve gone on vacation or even for a Sunday drive in the country through a beautiful landscape, you stop at several “Kodak Moment” signs at a scenic overlook to create beautiful images; you get home and anxiously review your images only to be disappointed! You images have no dynamics, they are for lack of other words flat and boring! You think to your self, “how can this happen to me?” Believe it or not but our eyes have been trained to view everything horizontally or in a landscape orientation. We have television, cinema and … Continue reading →

Lighting Kit Solutions from Larmon Photo

Posted on December 20, 2015 by JeffDecember 20, 2015

Looking for a portrait or still life lighting solution but not sure where to start? Perhaps you should consider a ProMaster Studio Lighting Kit from the many kit solutions available at Larmon Photo. A lighting kit is a great way to begin exploring and understanding proper lighting techniques, and is ideal for beginners who need solid lighting options for school or freelance work ranging from portrait to product photography. ProMaster’s lighting kits provide high quality and variety and are designed to help you harness light into -a beautiful final image. Call 215-887-1248 or stop by our showroom to take a look … Continue reading →

Tripods – Stability on the Go

Posted on October 24, 2015 by JeffJanuary 13, 2016

Keeping your camera stable, most notably hand movement, is critical to creating tack sharp images. Know matter how large or small, your favorite camera will benefit from one of our many ProMaster Tripods. Looking for the perfect gift for your favorite photographer. ProMaster’s ultra-portable keychain tripod is colorful, compact and light, the keychain tripod attaches to your keychain or camera bag. With your tripod handy you’re prepared for any situation. Stop by Larmon to check out our vast selection of tripods and don’t forget to ask one of our experts to see our colorful collection of ProMaster’s Keychain Tripod.

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Travel Like a PRO with our Camera Bags

Posted on October 4, 2015 by JeffOctober 23, 2015

The holidays are quickly approaching which means there will be lots of family traveling and vacationing. At Larmon, we know that traveling with photography gear can be a challenge. You want to be well-prepared but not bogged down with unnecessary items. And if you’re traveling with kids or other family members, you have additional luggage and items to consider. Here are some of our favorite tips from traveling photographers who know how to travel light while remaining prepared for any shooting situation: Consider Your Schedule: How much time will you have to explore and photograph your favorite subjects? Consider your schedule … Continue reading →

Tame Available Light

Posted on September 13, 2015 by JeffSeptember 23, 2015

Learning to use available light in any situation is a skill that takes patience, creativity and practice. It is also one of the most valuable skills to master as a photographer. Since in photography we paint with light it is essential to ba able to identify where the light is coming from and how it falls. Once determined,you can decide how to best utilize/manipulate it so you gain your results optimally. Having a few tools to manipulate light helps as well. I use a number of modifiers ranging from a variety of strobe, diffusers and reflectors in various sizes and materials. As a photographer we need to keep things simple. I … Continue reading →

Make the Most of Your Favorite Summer Photos

Posted on September 6, 2015 by JeffSeptember 22, 2015

You know what they say? Time flies as you are having fun, and now is no different as we see another summer quickly coming to an end! Kids are going back to school and the holiday season will soon be in full swing! We know you have some vacation photos languishing on your cell phone. Sure, it’s fun to scroll through your camera roll and look at them now and then, but you know what’s even better? Being able to use a photo organization tool like Mylio to manage all of you photos on you phone, tablet and home computer so you can … Continue reading →

Shoot Sharp Video and Stills with Your Smartphone

Posted on August 30, 2015 by JeffSeptember 22, 2015

If there’s one technique that video experts recommend when shooting video using a smartphone, it’s to shoot video horizontally. Image orientation is particularly important when uploading to YouTube, Vimeo, Vine, SnapChat and other video sites, and if you shoot vertically, your video will contain those black bars on the side that are distracting for viewers. However, if you make this mistake don’t freak out, there is a free app that you can download that will rotate your video orientation to remove the ugly black bars. The next biggest issue most smartphone users have when taking stills and especially video is camera shake or vibrations. To … Continue reading →