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Remote viewing and shutter release capability opens up a host of picture opportunities, from working high atop camera platforms from ground level to very low-level shooting without muddying your clothes (given your camera lacks an articulating monitor) to placing your camera in spots and being able to view and shoot without your being right behind the viewfinder. Many photographers routinely work with radio triggers for flash, especially in studio environments where the lights are set in position and photographer and model or subject move. The Hähnel Inspire adds to the mix with remote shutter release and viewing in one.

The handheld light meter is an extremely powerful accessory that was far more popular in the days of 35mm photography. But this versatile and precise tool is just as valuable when shooting with modern digital cameras, and this tutorial explains why, when, and how.

We've all experienced this frustrating problem, and it often occurs when shooting in the field: There's a stubborn filter on your lens that refuses to come off no matter how hard you try. This experience is not only unnerving, but it makes it impossible to change filters when the light or other conditions change.

Heavy Leather NYC recently added a selection of new styles to their line of high-end, hand crafted camera straps. These new styles represent a collaboration between Heavy Leather NYC and Sophie C’est La Vie, a well-known Brooklyn-based tattoo artist who co-designed the limited edition series of printed camera strap using her signature origami themed art. These straps offer a fresh take on the usual classic camera strap because of Sophie’s rock ‘n’ roll flair.

Most of the tutorials we post about macro photography concentrate on shooting techniques and the best type of gear to use. Today, we’re switching things up, with what one pro says are the best camera settings to use.

You don't always need super-expensive, cutting edge photo gear to shoot knockout images. This is particularly true when it comes to macro photography, which you can actually shoot on a relatively small budget.

One challenge when shooting outdoors on a bright day is achieving an exposure long enough to create a dreamy look when photographing water, clouds, and other slowly moving subjects. In this tutorial, you’ll learn why one pro says, “A 10X neutral density (ND) filter is the perfect tool for extending exposure time and creating amazing photos.”