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iPhone in-studio shot: retouching in Photoshop (real image quality)

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I never would have expected that the video of a quick shot with "iPhone vs. Hasselblad in studio" would become so popular and go viral (more about this here). Here is a second part of this iPhone vs. Hasselblad story. Many photographers responded to the original video saying, "Try printing it on a large scale and see what happens!" I totally agree. Hasselblad image quality will become evident immediately. However, this is not always as important as you might think, because in some situations, such as billboards, very high resolution files just aren't necessary. More problematic are issues like JPEG...

iPhone vs Hasselblad: Are you still thinking about buying a new camera?

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] One of the photos below came from a Hasselblad camera and medium format digital back and another from an iPhone 5S. Which one?     Now, watch this video: iPhone vs Hasselblad, a studio photography joke:-)  [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][photigy_video video_url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4eP7VwbnSg" group_id="1" title="Please Login or Register" subtitle="To watch this video, please login or create a free account on Photigy."][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Here is the lighting setup for the iPhone:   and the Hasselblad H1 with Leaf Aptus digital back:       What is The Right Answer? Click here to see This shot was captured with the iPhone:   It had some post-production (a...

7 Inspirational and Educational Photography Videos: March 2014

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7 Inspirational and Educational Photography Videos: March Edition   Each month we'll provide a list of videos that we think would interest product photographers of all levels. Below are the findings for March. Enjoy! Fake Smoke Photography Tutorial by Photo Extremist   This tip/trick might find many variations and uses when attempting to get the look of smoke/steam without actually using smoke/steam. Compositing in post production will increase the uses of this to a much greater level. I hope this will help solve some problem shots in your future. A good tool for your kit and virtually no cost for...

Meet Andrew Mikhaylov: Commercial and Product Photographer

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 Meet Andrew Mikhaylov: Up and Coming Commercial and Product Photographer    ...It's extremely important to know the right people and talk to them. You can take great photos, but if nobody knows about it you'll be frustrated. Currently I’m trying to work in this way. The internet is good place to show your works. In real life you have to be socially active. Maybe my thoughts don’t apply to US or Europe, but here it does...   Andrew Mikhaylov is a professional commercial and product photographer based in Krasnoyarsk, Russia. At just 22 years of age, he has created some...

Photigy Showcase #2: 10 Best Photos From Photigy Community Photographers

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Best photos From Our Photigy Community and the Thoughts that Inspired Them    Below are some incredible photos that were shared with us within the last 30 days in our Forum and Facebook Community. We asked each photographer to provide a short answer to just three basic questions. Why did you photograph the image? What was the most problematic during the process? What was a cool discovery that you learned while creating the image. Some of the photographers took it upon themselves to give more elaborate responses than others, but we can all see that  each Photographer showcases some high...

The best way to improve your photography skills, or why feedback from a community is so important

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Evolution of a Shot and Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone Hi ! I am Patrick Mével, a photographer based in Québec City, Canada.  Let me tell you a bit about myself, how I came across Photigy, and how it is helping me improve my product photography skills. As a photographer, I have been shooting mainly landscape, editorial and corporate portrait, some sport, some architecture. I have had several publications in French and Canadian newspapers and magazines, like ELLE Québec and Reader’s Digest. Here are two examples below of my usual genres. You will find more on my web site (http://patrickmevel.com)....

Meet Tobias Burger: Product and Corporate Photographer

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  Tobias Burger: Product and Corporate Photographer  I think you should do what you love and don't stop it. And just show, what you love! Don't show wedding photographs, if you don't like to do it! Never stop learning and be open for new influences.   Tobias Burger specializes in Product and Corporate photography. An avid climber, mountaineer, and skier Tobias started his career first photographing landscapes and mountain sports and in 1997 as a photo assistant in studio. Since then Tobias has earned and worked his way up to owning his own photo studio in Bad Hindelang, Germany, his current home base. ...

7 Inspirational and Educational Photography Videos: January Edition

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7 Inspirational and Educational Photography Videos: January Edition Each month we'll provide a list of videos that we think would interest product photographers of all levels. Below are the findings for January. Enjoy!     Product Photography: Planning, Setup, Shoot, Post Processing, to Publishing by Forrest Tanaka   This video will show the steps from the idea to the final publishing on the web. It shows a short informative run down of the steps involved, some of the problems encountered as well as solutions to them. The aspiring product photographer should get a better understanding how each step builds on...

Food Photography Tutorial Using Fuji GX680 Tilt and Shift Movements

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Hallow to all Photigians! As you probably know from a previous video tutorial, I have made a hybrid Fuji GX680 mark I, with a Hasselblad Ixpress 132c medium format digital back. I wanted to test the tilt and shift movements with something bigger than jewelry or product packaging and I thought of Food photography. I wanted to show a big frame with some props that are going to help in composition to reveal the tilt and shift blur. Food Photography Tutorial Using Fuji GX680 Tilt & Shift Movements  [vc_row][vc_column][photigy_video video_url="https://vimeo.com/85551021" group_id="2" type="proclub" title="Please Login to Pro Club Account" subtitle="To...

Metabones Speed Booster Review: Strength and Weaknesses of Canon EF Adapter for Sony E-mount

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Metabones Speed Booster Review: is it good enough for $600? This was not planned as a test, I've bought Metabones Speed Booster for my wife's Sony Nex 7 to make it work with variety of Canon lenses we have. We already have a manual-only cheap Canon EF adapter for Sony E-mount (review is here: Sony NEX Lens Adapter Review and Image Samples), but since it has no auto focus, woman can't really use it:-) So, this was the main reason we bought this nice Metabones Speed Booster, to get an auto focus on Canon lenses we can use on Sony Nex 7 body....

Silverware Photography Assignment Results

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]  Silverware Photography Assignment: Reviews, Critique and the Workshop  Below are submissions we have reviewed during two hours online critique and workshop session on Photigy LIVE. Each photo below was reviewed and suggested with possible improvements, based on how it was photographed and  what photographer had in his/her disposal for during the shot. Check out lighting setups and behind the scene for each image on the Pro Corner forum topic here: Silverware photography: deadline 11 Nov 2013 (Note: you must be logged in into your Pro Corner account to access this forum) [vc_cta_button2 h2="Pro Club Membership...

Product Photography Assignment Behind The Scene: low light mysterious silverware

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We are going to the final stage of our first Pro Corner product photography assignment (Silverware shot), and Marios Karampalis have recorded a behind the scene video and a post-production part of his submission to the assignment. Many thinks for the whole community! ~Alex Koloskov Hi to everybody, in this tutorial i am going to explain, how I shoot and process the Silverware assignment. My purpose with this photo was to highlight the texture of metal cutlery by using a background which is dimly lit dark and mysterious. For this reason I used as materials for the background, water black...

How to Photograph a Chrome Faced Watch with a Reflective Body and Strap

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] How to Photograph a chrome faced watch   Disclaimer (yeah this is where I cop out!) This shot was produced merely as an exercise, and not for a client or the watch manufacturer.  Honestly - had it been for a client It would of been a re-shoot due to some of the issues I came across.  More about those later.. I'll apologize right now for the video quality, what appeared to look ok on a small lcd screen didn't translate to the final file.   Seems the camera I used will require MUCH brighter lighting levels than a few...

Large Format Camera Build: Horseman LD for Nikon, a Review and Setup Tutorial

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Large Format Camera DIY build for DSLR This is my technical review and photography tutorial for setting up a Horseman LD large format camera system to convert your DSLR to a view camera.  The Horseman LD System features a full range of tilt and shift motion. We've all seen Alex using his technical view camera in his photography tutorials and webinars.  We all know how much he loves it.  For many of us, the huge contraption is something of an alien piece of technology.  For some DSLR shooters, it can get a little bit of a "what in the...

Liquid and Splash Photography Online Workshop: Using Water in Product Photography

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Live Workshop with Alex Koloskov: Learning to Use Water in Product Splash Photography Join Alex Koloskov as he shows you how to apply water in product splash photography. Learn the secrets to capturing the perfect in focus splash. Want to be a professional advertising photographer? Learn how to create WOW shots and overcome your competitors? Get as many assignments as you want? Join us on this workshop and I'll show you how to do the most challenging stuff like splash photography in a studio: I'll show you how to create a mind-blowing water splash photographs and how to use liquid splashes...

Liquid Splash and Beer Photography Tutorial: Shooting a Beer Bottle with Ice drops

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In this beer photography tutorial we will see together how I used a small bottle of beer along with some acrylic ice cubes, to finally deliver a promotional photo and splash - liquid technique. About the Author Marios Karabalis studied Graphic Designer and has worked as a Designer and Photoshop post production specialist for 12 years as a freelancer and partnering with great daily newspaper. Since 2006 he has founded the "File Photography Studio" based in Athens, Greece and works as a photographer and retoucher. Since 2004 he became interested in advertising - product - comercial photography and started to...

News for Professional Photographers: Gear and Software

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 Gear News for Professional Photographers    Mamiya Leaf Announces Two New Credo Models: Wide Spectrum photography Mamiya Leaf is pleased to announce the availability of two new models in the Credo range: The Credo WS 80 & the Credo WS 60. The WS (Wide Spectrum) backs are based on the successful Credo 60 and 80 backs. However there is one difference, the Infrared block filter has been replaced with a custom glass filter and the sensor's position has been adjusted. This extends the captured spectrum of the back, enabling recording of Near IR images (~700nm). By using different filters mounted on...

Periodical: Photography Gear and Software News

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Photography Gear and Software News Sigma Corporation announces reorganization of lens lineup, new products and quality control measures: We’re moving in a new direction that simplifies the lens selection process for photographers ...  With new lineup Sigma bring 3 new lenses, but before that lets see what are 3 new categories: (For me, this classifications seems childish as they don't say anything to me without actually seeing the lenses specifications and real tests.) Contemporary – These lenses incorporate the very latest technology and keep size and weight to a minimum. Art – These lenses are developed with an emphasis on artistic touch and are designed...

Meet Andreas Stridsberg: Conceptual Photographer, Creating the Conceptual and Macabre

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My Name is Andreas Stridsberg Images speak a thousand words they say....so being able to create an image for a special someone is usually more effective than trying to verbally declare ones true emotions.  Andreas Stridsberg was born in Sweden in 1975 and picked up his passion for photography in the summer of 2004. Since then he has had success in a few photo contests and has been published in a number of international magazines. Andreas does not claim to be a full time professional photographer, however photography is a passion of his. Entirely self taught, Andreas approaches the creation and...

Creating Volume & Shape of a Textured Subject

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This BTS video will show the basic approach on how to shoot any non-glossy subjects in tabletop photography, and how to create volume and show the shape. Enjoy :-)   How the Canons Were Photographed:  [photigy_video video_url="https://vimeo.com/56490904" group_id="2" type="proclub" title="Please Login to Pro Club Account" subtitle="To watch this video, please login to your pro Club account."] These are some of the shots from the photo-shoot: [vc_gallery type="image_grid" images="48087,17416,17417" img_size="230x230"]   The most important to remember: Use side lighting, find an angle where it creates gradients on a subject's flat surfaces Use diffusers or reflectors to create a gradient if needed. Avoid...

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