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Auto White Balance (AWB) works for some scenarios. Night photography is not one of them. Here are five solid reasons to ditch AWB—and how doing so can instantly improve your night photography game.

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The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens has become one of the most practical tools for anyone shooting weddings. The flexibility of a zoom makes it possible to move quickly between wide establishing shots and tighter portraits without juggling multiple lenses, which is critical when working in fast-paced, unpredictable environments.

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A smooth portrait session starts days before the first shutter click. Set expectations, reduce decisions, and build trust up front, and your clients will walk onto set relaxed, styled, and ready to give you real expressions. Here’s a five-part playbook you can copy, complete with scripts and micro-checklists.

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Two lenses compete for your attention if you shoot Nikon Z-mount APS-C: the Nikon Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR and the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD. Both are pitched as “do-it-all” options, which makes the choice tricky. The difference between them comes down to how you balance portability with reach.

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Smart glasses are no longer a concept tucked away in sci-fi. With cameras embedded directly into eyewear, you can shoot hands-free in moments when pulling out a phone would slow you down. That opens the door to capturing experiences in ways that feel more immediate and less staged.

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The DJI Osmo 360 Action Camera has finally landed in the U.S., giving you another serious option in the crowded 360 market. With Insta360 and GoPro already battling it out, DJI’s entrance is important because it means more innovation, more choices, and better tools for you to tell stories in ways that a traditional camera can’t. Here's a look at what you can expect.

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The smell of fry bread and livestock hits you first at the Sanpete County Fair. Kids in dusty boots weave through the crowd with ribbons in hand, 4-H leaders shout instructions over the hum of the rodeo announcer, and the late-afternoon sun cuts sharp shadows across the midway. I’ve covered this fair more times than I can count, and every year it reminds me how different small-town assignments are from the big-city work that dominates so much of the photography conversation.

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The Nikon Z5 II stands out because it gives you a full frame camera body without a massive price tag. You get access to modern features like in-body image stabilization and advanced autofocus, making it a practical tool whether you’re hiking before sunrise, shooting portraits, or capturing wildlife.

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Adapters are the bridge between today’s mirrorless bodies and yesterday’s affordable glass, but not all bridges feel the same underfoot. This guide explains how adapters work in practice, what usually delivers the best autofocus, which types of adapters exist (and when to use each), plus the real-world pitfalls that trip people up.

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The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II covers one of the most versatile focal ranges in photography and brings upgrades that matter if you spend long hours shooting. The mix of weight savings, optical improvements, and better handling makes it a serious option if you need a reliable standard zoom.

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A compact lens with autofocus at just $168 is not something you see every day. If you’ve been waiting for a small, budget-friendly option that still feels like a serious tool in your hands, this release could be worth a closer look.

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The Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air lens is the widest option in the company’s lightweight Air lineup. Its size and speed make it appealing for anyone who wants a compact tool for wide views, but that comes with some trade-offs you’ll want to know about before picking it up.

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Before you drop $3,000+ on another mirrorless body, consider these five DSLRs that still solve real jobs better than the spec sheet suggests. From IBIS in a DSLR and 153-point AF at 10 fps to base ISO 64 dynamic range and built-in Astrotracer, these proven bodies deliver client-ready files, deep lens ecosystems, and prices that leave room for glass.

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When it comes to retouching software, many photographers have felt disappointed by the promise of an easy yet professional editing solution. Could Evoto AI be the dream editing suite we have all been waiting for? Today we take a look under the hood.

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Computational photography has long been a staple of smartphone photography, enabling tiny sensors to punch above their weight and perform some neat tricks, but is the technology at the point where it can replace traditional methods of photography?

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There are hot takes and there are hot takes. And coming in with the hottest of them all is travel photographer Roman Fox.

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A diagnosis of Parkinson’s changes how you move, how you create, and how you remember. When tremors interfere with something as important as filming your child or celebrating with family, the ability to hold on to those moments becomes even more important.

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The Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD lens gives you the kind of reach that can replace several lenses in one. That matters because you don’t always want to carry a full kit when traveling or working in unpredictable conditions. Weight, convenience, and flexibility matter as much as pure image quality.

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Nikon introduces its new workhorse king, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II.

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Yes, there's really a rock in the shape of a heart in Joshua Tree National Park! This is the story behind this night photo, including how I went about lighting it.

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