Kaleidoscope Effect – 35mm film
April 9, 2019 No Comments
I use two tools to create kaleidoscope effects. I purchased Kaleidoscope glasses for $25 from Amazon and I also have a new kaleidoscope prism crystal from Different Lens World – $40.
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REVIEW: LUMIX DMC-LX100
April 14, 2017 No Comments
I really wanted to find a walk-around camera, something that achieved DSLR-type results but without the weight and expense. I’m a bit lazy when it comes to photography systems. I already have a full bag of gear for my professional work. And I really didn’t want the bother of having to carry around a few different lenses in my backpack. The rangefinder camera lenses might be light, but they ain’t cheap.
Multiple Exposures on 35mm Films
April 12, 2017 No Comments
Different films have different exposure latitudes, which means some will give a more faded look when exposed more than once. Films like Fuji 400h or
International Film Swap – Guatemala & Canada
April 12, 2017 No Comments
We decided we’d try our first attempt at a film swap. We thought Kodak Portra 160 would do the trick for the sunny weather and our theme was “snapshots” – images that reflected each city in some way.
We read it’s best to under expose by at least a stop, which would then give a more box speed exposure when the exposures were combined. However, I kind of got paranoid it would make it too dark… so we split it in the middle and shot at minus one half a stop.
Impressions of Adox SilverMax 100 35mm film
April 10, 2017 No Comments
I happened upon some Adox Silvermax 100 B&W film when I was shopping for a trip to Costa Rica. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the reviews seemed favourable, so I put a roll into my second film camera and away I went. I experimented a lot, doing some photos in bright sun, some during golden hour and a couple at night with longer exposures. Man, was I impressed when I got the roll back!! First of all, can we talk about the sharpness? Holy crap this film is sharp!
EPISODE 10: SOFT FILM LOOK WITH DIGITAL
April 9, 2017 No Comments
EPISODE 10: HOW TO ACHIEVE A SOFT FILM LOOK WITH DIGITAL (HINT: IT STARTS WITH THE CAPTURE!) AN UPDATE (FEBRUARY 5, 2019)If you’ve found your
EPISODE 9: HOW TO ROCK WINDOW REFLECTIONS
April 9, 2017 No Comments
Are you ready to see differently? After today’s episode you’re never going to look at your house the same way again. That’s because we’re creating art out of everyday window reflections. You’ll learn easy steps to train your eye for the best possible result.
EPISODE 8: LIGHTROOM SHORTCUTS
April 9, 2017 No Comments
SHORTCUT 1 – COLOR BALANCE IN ONE CLICK
SHORTCUT 2 – TAKE THE PRESSURE OFF YOUR SHOOTING HAND
SHORTCUT 3 – ADD A PRESET TO MULTIPLE IMAGES AT ONCE
SHORTCUT 4 – BACH CROPPING (YES, CROPPING!)
SHORTCUT 5 – EASY STRAIGHTENING
EPISODE 7: FOREGROUND FRAMING
April 9, 2017 No Comments
As a follow-up to our previous Bokeh tutorial we’re going to explore foreground framing in depth. We’ll explore how to make leaves, plants and flowers sing… and I’ll show you some cool shiny things I have in my camera bag — including some incredibly easy-to-find bokeh makers from the dollar store.
EPISODE 6: FIVE HACKS TO PROBLEM SOLVE ON THE FLY
April 9, 2017 No Comments
You’ll learn how to how to focus in the dark, an easy way to get an exposure with back-lighting, take better candids, compose when rotating the camera, AND eliminate clutter with something you always have nearby.
EPISODE 5: 10 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR GEAR SAFE WHEN TRAVELING!
April 9, 2017 No Comments
Worried about keeping your gear safe while you travel? Fear no more! I will share my top 10 paranoid travel hacks.
EPISODE 4: SURREAL PHOTO ART WITH KALEIDOSCOPE GLASSES
April 9, 2017 No Comments
In this episode we play with some trippy Kaleidoscope glasses I bought on Amazon. The hack is pretty simple: just hover your glasses over your lens and voila! Instant surreal, abstract imagery with just one click and no fancy Photoshop.
EPISODE 3: INVENTING FOREGROUND BOKEH WITH EVERYDAY OBJECTS
April 9, 2017 No Comments
This week we are playing with bokeh – in particular bokeh in the foreground. And the best part? We’re going to invent it by using everyday objects!
EPISODE 2: HOW TO USE COMMON ITEMS TO CREATE REFLECTIONS IN YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
April 9, 2017 No Comments
This week we’re going to INVENT reflections! That’s right! We’re going to invent them! You’re going to create surreal, artsy photo illusions with JUST ONE CLICK. No fancy Photoshop. No double exposure. You’re going to love this new experimental photography trick!
EPISODE 1: GET CRAFTY WITH INTENTIONAL MOTION BLUR + SHUTTER DRAG
April 1, 2017 No Comments
AHHH!!! We are so excited to share our first YouTube video for the #GetCraftyPhotographers series. We present “How to create abstract photography using intentional motion blur.” It’s crazy-easy and you’re gonna love it!
Hi! I'm Christina!
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