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Do you remember when...

Do you remember when...

We asked on Twitter "Do you remember the first time you saw a photograph and thought to yourself ‘I want to do that!’ - Share a memory with us" And among the many interesting replies, Sid's tweet stood out... Follow Sid Here "I am pretty sure this photo of me as a wee lad was taken at the moment I saw a Polaroid for the first time. This must have been 1979 or 1980-ish. Photography captured my heart since that day" Follow us on Twitter, we'll be sharing some of the other messages people sent.

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Stolen Gear Alert! Please Share

Stolen Gear Alert! Please Share

Never good to see friends have gear stolen! Sharing this post, and we hope you will too.  Orig. post is here on Facebook Via David Haase " STOLEN GEAR ALERT (Phoenix AZ): MyLeica M10 Serial Number (51957), with thumbs up, rope strap and my 21mm Summilux Serial Number (11647) Leica M6 Serial Number (1703112) and a 50mm Summicron and a Leica Visoflex Type 020 was stolen from my car in the MindShift Gear Photocross 10. If you have any information please call the Glendale Police 623-930-3000 PLEASE SHARE THIS, PASS IT TO CAMERA STORES, PHOTOGRAPHERS and keep your eyes peeled."

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What's in your camera lighting bag, Ellis Vener?

What's in your camera lighting bag, Ellis Vener?

Ever wondered how to get all of that photographic lighting gear to location? Take a look at this submission by photographer Ellis Vener, it might give you some good ideas!

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5 Things you should have in your camera bag

5 Things you should have in your camera bag

Not going to lie, this is a blog post that is purely designed to remind you that maybe you need this stuff! #BlatantlyHonestMarketing  Fret not dear reader, Here are five little things that will help you manage your photographic bits and pieces. (If you'd prefer to just hit Youtube and watch a cool video, be our guest...)  1. Cable Management 20 Comes in various cable managing sizes.  2. Red Whips v2.0 Who doesn't need a good whipping! 3. Memory Card Wallet Pretty sure most of us have memory cards? 4. An upgraded camera strap A bit stickier, stays on your shoulder! 5. A dSLR Battery...

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