Author: Pete DeMarco
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How to Photograph & Edit Fireworks Like a Boss
I’ll never forget the first time I tried to photograph fireworks. I was in Busan, South Korea, at their annual fireworks show. I had the perfect spot, a brand new DSLR, and a decent knowledge of photography. When I got home and looked at my images, they were either flat, blurry, boring, or all of…
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Thailand: A Quick Photography Guide
Is there more to photograph in Thailand than buttery bucolic beaches? Absolutely. After spending two weeks on a roaming photo tour of Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and the Similan Islands, I’m convinced that The Land of Smiles has plenty more to offer than postcard images of tropical islands. Here’s a short photo guide to one of…
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How to Go Viral: Photographer Von Wong Reveals Marketing Secrets
Getting discovered is easy! That’s what it looks like if you’re photographer Benjamin Von Wong. He’s a marketing master who’s figured out the formula – the secret to creating shareable meaningful work. His photos are everywhere, from the front page of Reddit to major media outlets and photography magazines or blogs, not to mention the…
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7 Killer Light Painting Tips For Epic Night Images
Light painting is an excellent way to get creative with night photography. Although there are many techniques, the process is simple. Just set your camera up for a long exposure. Then draw with light. Some more popular light painting techniques include using a flashlight, sparkler, steel wool, LED lights, or even the lit face of…
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7 Unforgettable Days With Mongolian Nomads
“The poor foreigner,’ he said, ‘has been acquainted with our grasslands but for four short days.’ ‘We must pity him,’ said the old man with feeling. ‘How hard it must be,’ commented the woman, ‘not to be born a Mongolian.’ ‘To be sure,’ said the old man, ‘the fellow is most unfortunate. But how blessed…
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How To Raise $17K For Your Photo Project on Kickstarter
One of the biggest problems photographers encounter, or any creative for that matter, is how to fund their personal projects. If you’re lucky enough, an editor will send you out on that dream assignment or a client will hire you for an epic job. Often though, the projects you are most passionate about are not…
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I Recreated My Dad’s 37-Year-Old Photos From South Korea
In the basement of my parent’s house, buried deep beneath some old tools, a bulky laptop running Windows 95′, my mother’s childhood dolls, plastic tubs of multi-colored legos, and piles of books, was a wooden box full of Kodachrome slides. At times I would go through that box, hold the slides up to the light,…
