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  • 19.12.2016 - Final results depend on the cooperation between the photographer and make-up artist
    There are two myths that go along with taking portraits and I am about to bust those myths. It is thought that today's photo processing enables everything – combing hair, lip makeup and shaping eyebrows. That everything can be done quickly and easily in the computer. The other myth is that when the model has perfect make-up, there's no need for the photographer to make an effort behind the camera and in front of the computer screen – beautiful portraits are born just like that....
  • 07.12.2016 - How to shoot fireworks?
    Text and photos:  Aivar Pihelgas One of the most beautiful moments of the New Year’s Eve is the fireworks. We are going to give some tips on how to photograph fireworks. First of all, you should take time to find the place of shooting. Don’t try to go too close to the place where the fireworks is being shot out because firstly,  it might be dangerous and secondly, the results are going to be more interesting if you don’t shoot the fireworks from the ground...
  • 01.12.2016 - New NIKKOR AF-S 70-200mm f/2,8E FL ED VR – first photos and emotions
    Text and photos:  Aivar Pihelgas When I first had the chance to try out the new NIKKOR AF-S 70-200mm f/2,8E FL ED VR  lens, I got seriously interested in comparing this lens to the previous model. Both of these products are currently available and since there is a remarkable difference in the price, I am sure that many of you are interested in whether the technological developments can be detected on the photos as well. In order not to overwhelm this text with long product...