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Have you decided to explore photography as a hobby? If you have, you may be wondering what type of camera you should use. While digital cameras are popular and allow you to take an endless number of photos, there are several reasons why an analog instant camera may be a better option for your photography […]
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Are you looking to take great pictures of your miniatures? After you’re done painting your miniatures, you may want to take photos of them in various locations. Professional photos always tell a story or evoke an emotion. With miniature photography, you have an excellent way to document your work, tell a narrative, and share what
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You’ve spent hours, perhaps days, meticulously painting your miniature models. They’re tiny works of art, deserving of more than a blurry, poorly-lit photo snapped in haste. So, you reach for your smartphone. After all, smartphone cameras have come a long way, right? Well, you’re not wrong. Despite what the DSLR purists might preach, your smartphone
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If you’ve ever obsessed over brush strokes under dim light or tried to photograph a miniature only to fight off shadows, you already know: your task lamp can make or break your hobby experience. I’ve used both the Redgrass Creative SOLO Task Lamp and their flagship R9 Desk Lamp extensively at my hobby desk. This
Redgrass SOLO Task Lamp vs. R9 Desk Lamp (Comparison): Which One Belongs on Your Desk? Read More »
Are you looking for simple tips to improve your miniature photography? Taking better pictures of your models and miniatures can really enhance your enjoyment of the hobby. Whether you’re a tabletop wargamer, a miniature painter, or scale modeler who creates immersive dioramas, you’ll want to capture great photos of your work to share with others.
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Did you know that your smartphone can take amazing photos of your painted miniatures? Compact camera technology has come a long way! The image quality gap has narrowed between smartphones and cameras. Under proper conditions, images taken on smartphones are indistinguishable from consumer grade cameras. These include DSLR, compact bridge cameras, and mirrorless systems. So,
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Today’s camera technology in smartphones, DSLRs, or mirrorless compact cameras, has made it possible for anyone to take a picture at a moment’s notice. But, miniature photography brings unique technical challenges. If your photos are out-of-focus, blurry, and you’ve tried all the other tricks, then maybe the process of focus-stacking multiple images will help! In
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For miniature painters who want to share their work, or gamers that want to record their battle reports, capturing sharp and clear images is pretty important. The best way to take miniature photos is to keep your entire model sharp. You can also use a technique called “Focus-Stacking” to help you post-process your images to
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This is a review of the BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro, a full featured WebCam designed for teleconferencing and other video recording application. In this day and age of remote conferencing a good camera can make the difference between a good and a mediocre impression. Of course, as a miniature painter and hobbies, who makes content both
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Do you need better lights for your miniature photography? Miniature photography is more challenging than normal day-to-day picture taking. If you’re struggling to take better photos of your miniatures, then it’s likely you have all you need right in front of you. In fact, simply leverage your current equipment for photographing miniatures or models and
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Wondering if stock photography is for you, but afraid to take the plunge? You’re not alone. Many photographers feel the same way, but with a few tips and tricks, you can soon overcome your fears and be on your way to becoming a successful stock photographer! Although my journey as a hobbyist has taken me
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Are you trying to paint models for a diorama, a tabletop wargame? Military tank miniatures from wargames like Bolt Action, Flames of War, or even Warhammer 40K can be fun but challenging to paint well. For the scale modelers who aren’t sure where to start with the process, tanks are one of the best places
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Good light is the key to any great miniature photography. If you want better photos of your miniatures, then you need to learn how to find and use light. For miniature painters, scale modelers, or other hobbyists looking to share their work on social media, taking great photos is part of the fun. The simplest
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Are you wondering if you need a lightbox for taking miniature photos? If you’re a hobby tabletop miniature gamer and want to take better photos of your models, a lightbox can help. But, studio photography setup also has drawbacks and may limit your ability to create unique images of your painted miniatures. The best photographic
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