50+ Great Gifts for Filmmakers

Since DSLRs are used today for both photography and videography, the lines are becoming  more and more blurred.  Filmmakers may not be the easiest to shop for, especially if you are not a techie and cant tell 1080i from 1080p.  Here we try to make your choice easier by giving you a wide range of gift ideas for your favorite filmmaker.

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The list is constantly updated as we scour the internet and add more items (you might want to bookmark it).  The latest version includes new technologies and products which are being released.

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How To Pick the Best Camera For Your Photography Needs

What is a good camera for me?

Everyone might have a different answer to this question. At  the end of the day, the best camera is subject to someone’s photography needs. Sometimes you don’t need to buy the most expensive one just to take that simple shot. And of course, you can’t just use your point and shoot if you want to be a wildlife photographer. Indeed, it depends on how and what you are going to use it for.

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Here is a look at some of the camera choices to get you familiarized before you visit the store.

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How a Compact Camera Can Help You Shoot Stunning Images While Traveling on a Budget

Vacations can be a great time to capture some of the most captivating photos ever, and it doesn’t even require using an expensive equipment to do so. In fact, whether your vacation involves hiking, skiing, snorkeling, a safari, mountain biking, or a scenic road trip, a compact camera can also provide stunning results while traveling, with little effort and without the bulk and cost of traditional cameras.How a Compact Camera Can Help You Shoot Stunning Images While Traveling on a Budget-compactcamera

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Compact cameras, also known as “point-and-shoot” cameras, are small cameras, typically between eight to twelve ounces in weight, that are convenient to carry, hold, store, and shoot normal point-and-shoot photos with ease.

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Hiking Cameras Compared

If you’re looking for the best hiking camera to take with you on your future treks, then you’re going to need one that’s fit for hiking. There’s a difference between a good camera and a good camera for hiking, and this is what this guide is going to be able to answer for you.

Hiking cameras compared-hikingcamerasFirst, we need to look at what exactly you need in a camera for hiking.

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How To Choose Gear For Travel Photography

Changing and missing flights, running to catch buses or hiking mountains is part of any beautiful trip story. But what can we do when we have at least 5 kilos in our backpack and we need all of it? You might already know what I am talking about. This is our HOLY photography gear. We can’t make compromises. We need to take it all with us. Every time I was traveling, I ended up with a sore back and arms (and probably I was not alone), until the day I decided to make some changes.

I needed to optimize my gear bag and say goodbye to painful trips.

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How To Shoot Professional Portraits

Good weather is  when amateur photographers get out and spend time taking photos outdoors.  But how can they stop taking casual photos and start creating professional portraits?

This article gives you a lot of recommendations on how to create art photo portraits.

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How To Choose Photo Paper for Printing?

Photography is not just a hobby nor a profession – it is an art. Although, being different from many other hobbies, it requires sheer dedication, skill and talent to end up making something outstanding. Choosing the optimum paper may not be as easy as we think. I would say this part is most challenging to a neophyte. Having no experience in this field, it becomes difficult to select the right photo paper that should be used.

Step into a shop and you will see many photo papers such as matte, gloss, silk, and more. Undoubtedly, a professional photographer brings life to every photo, but to have that same result one requires certain skills.

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Infographic: What You Need For Wildlife Photography

 

Want to venture into the great outdoors with your camera to catch stunning shots of wildlife?

Turning your pictures from amateur shots of birds into professional quality images of the animals is tricky. Wildlife photography is one of the hardest to master. Your subject isn’t usually a willing participant and more often than not you’ll find them trying to make a great escape from your camera lens.

To help, we have put together some tips on getting the right shot and a handy infographic on all the gear you’ll need.

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50 Sweet Valentine Gifts for Photographers and Their Sweethearts

The season for love is here but finding a perfect gift for your lover isn’t easy. Whether you’re an amateur photographer or a real pro, you can give your sweetheart a photography Valentines gift that would be a winner for sure.

I know you want to make this Valentine’s day unforgettable. Here I showcase 50 amazingly creative and romantic Valentine gifts for photographers to help you with this task.

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Mom Photographer’s Best Helpers: Review of the Peak Design Everyday Bags

I bet at least one bag from the Peak Design Everyday series is on maaany wishlists this year. And if it’s still not, there are good chances you’ll want to add another item to yours after reading this review.

Wondering what made me sound as if I’m earning commission from the bag producer?

Review of the Peak Design Everyday Bags

Watch the video below to get a quick idea of what’s so special about the Everyday Tote and Everyday Sling I got a chance to take a look at. And read on to find out all the occasions each of the bag worked well for. Hint: these don’t limit to just photo shoots.

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