The last thing anyone wants to hear when contemplating an opportunity to pay an unbelievably low price for high-end merchandise is also usually the most
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How to take great family portraits (a few easy tips)
Thanksgiving is over, but Christmas, Chanukah, New Year’s Eve, and more are right around the corner—plenty more chances to get the whole clan in one
Astrophotography Excursions 2020
Next year is the year of “more”: more events, more intense, more growth for the photographic community! Back in September, we had our first major
Capturing creepy moods for Halloween
By Frank T. Smith, Olympus Visionary Fall is one of my favorite seasons. Photographing in the fall has so much potential with the changing seasons
8 tips for better autumn shots
Lots of our favorite spots for fall foliage in the Rocky Mountains are peaking now, with the gorgeous Southwest (think Silverton and Durango) still predicted
The PRO-Files: How To Make A Living Shooting Landscapes
By William SawalichPhoto by Sony Artisan Don Smith The democratic beauty of photography in the 21st century makes it possible for amateurs on Instagram to
Photo adventure at the Great Sand Dunes: join us!
It’s always been our attitude that even the best selection of gear in the world is meaningless without two additional critical elements: the knowledge to
Quick tip: macro pictures without a macro lens?
With the proliferation of scene modes on compact cameras and smartphones enabling ultra-close focusing, “macro” has gone from a specialized form of photography to a
Using rsync to take control of your backup process on OS X
Welcome to week two of Save Your Photos month! During this awareness month we usually focus—rightly so—on restoring, preserving, and archiving physical photos, but I’d
Why your prints don’t look their best (and how to fix them)
One of the best pieces of advice I could give to any aspiring photographer, after “A photo’s not a photo until you can hold it
Colorado Springs’ Labor Day Lift Off, 2019
Looks like we’ve got ourselves a tradition! After an unflappably good time last year, we’ll be back at the Labor Day Lift Off in Colorado
Free download: Travel checklist for photographers
Summer of Travel is still going strong! If you’ve got a trip coming up, this checklist is a must. For example: if you’re planning on
RSVP for adventure: Free photo classes from Olympus x CreativeLive
Step Outside is a three-day online learning extravaganza put on by Olympus visionaries and professional instructors. Normally, each class would cost $29, but you can
Free download: The ultimate α7R comparison chart
You probably heard about the newest iteration of Sony’s high-resolution full-frame mirrorless α7R series, the α7R IV. (If you didn’t, get the details and full-res
Coffee + Clean & Checks with Olympus
Did you know that you can get a sensor cleaning and general checkup for your Olympus ILC for free this month? Drop your camera off
Pack like a pro with our top tips for itinerant imagers
I never thought I would resent a short piece of metal, but that’s what happens when you make a mistake packing for a long trip.
Capture brilliant fireworks photos
Howdy, fellow Americans! This Thursday is Independence Day, and that means exciting, fiery displays will be filling the skies all across the country. They’re fun
Battery & charger compatibility guides, now on the blog
Good morning, camera lovers! If you’ve gone through more than a camera or two in your lifetime, you’ve probably run into some confusion about which