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Using Your DSLR Video 9 Tips

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Altough video functionality on Digital SLR's has been with us for a while now, many photographers were initially sceptical of it’s usefulness. However over the last number of years DSLR's have gained more ground and are being used by everyone from big budget productions like, House and The Tudors, to a generation of youtubers and vimeo users. While many of us have yet to dip our toes into any form of video production, those of us that have are often surprised by the attention to detail and intricate nuances that good production value requires.

Sicily's Photographic Wild West - My Photography Travels

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The silence was deafening and the cicadas seemed to fall silent in memory of better times. As I looked around I could almost hear the echoes of life that once rolled through these streets. I felt like a tourist in someone else’s reality. If I could recommend one place for photographers and non-photographers alike, then this is it.

Joby Pro Sling Camera Strap Review

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When we think about camera accessories, I’ll admit that camera straps are not the first gadget that spring to mind, but there a couple of reasons I’m such a big advocate of aftermarket straps.

A simple guide when & where to use ISO on your camera!

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A simple guide when & where to use ISO on your camera! I could write a massive article detailing the effects of gain signal and noise distribution based on sensor type and size or instead I could just give you a cheat sheet and layman’s…

Getting The Most Out Of Your Camera While Traveling.

Getting The Most Out Of Your Camera While Traveling.   Let’s face it; it’s not about masterpieces..... it’s about memories, the faces, the places. When we dig a dusty album out of the back of the book shelf in 10 years time it won’t…

Snapshot Dublin Photography School Magazine Launched.

Snapshot Dublin Photography School Magazine Launched. "Snapshot" is an FREE online downloadable magazine produced by the staff and trainers at the Dublin Photography School. In each issue we will bring you guest articles from photographers…

5 Inexpensive Accessories To Improve Your Photography

5 Inexpensive Accessories To Improve Your Photography While you should never rely on gadgets and gizmos to help improve your photography, there are certain items that are a must to help you get certain types of shots. For anyone taking up photography…

5 Simple tips to improve your composition of your photographs

5 Simple tips to improve your composition of your photographsSomething that I am often asked about in my photography classes is something called the “eye” and far from it being a vague reference to lord of the rings for most photographers…

Some simple tips to improve your travel photography

Some simple tips to improve your travel photographyWhen we think of travel photography we often think of the famous landmarks, monuments and attractions  of the city or country we plan to visit. However for many people these famous sites are…