A blog about Photography, top industry gear, and celebrating those behind the camera.
This Week in the World looks at this week’s most interesting stories out of the photo world. Rumors are circulating that Canon is releasing an “ultra-small DSLR” that has the insides of a DSLR but the outsides (at least in terms of size) of a mirrorless. Specs include an 18-MP APS-C sensor, a DIGIC 5 image […]
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Here at Midwest Photo Exchange, we don’t just employee salespeople. We employ photographers. Good photographers at that. Staff Showcase highlights our employees’ photographs, including a statement from the photographer. This edition of Staff Showcase features Kelsey‘s photography! Kelsey says, “So most of my photography is inspired, if I can use that word, by the idea that there’s something […]
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Cool New Things highlights a smorgasbord of new gear that has recently arrived at the store. Nikon NIKKOR 18-35mm F3.5-4.5 ED is the hot new full-frame wide-angle zoom in the house. Shoot beautiful wide-angle architectural shots, landscapes, group portraits and more. Plus, it’s equipped with a Silent Wave Motor for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet autofocusing, making it an […]
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We love our local photographers. Their accomplishments never cease to impress us. They are proof that Columbus is a great city for photographers. Hometown Heroes highlights a Columbus photographer that we think is doing amazing work. Robin Oatts is the owner and operator of Genre Creative, a Columbus-based commercial photography and design firm. Follow them […]
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As a beginning photographer myself, I asked several professional photographers for Words of Wisdom about all aspects of photography—technical, artistic, business. I thought I would share their advice with any readers who are also beginning photographers, in an ongoing series that aims to provide some insight into the world of professional photography. Zach Frankart is a Columbus-based freelance […]
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This Week in the World looks at this week’s most interesting stories out of the photo world. Nikon announced three new cameras in their COOLPIX line. The Nikon COOLPIX A is a one-of-a-kind Nikon camera that produces high-resolution photos with a 16.2-MP CMOS sensor and Full HD 1080p videos. For exceptional image quality, it employs a […]
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Here’s what’s going on with Midwest Photo Exchange in March: Our Intermediate DSLR Class is happening on March 16! Do you want to learn more about metering, focus, composition, among other topics? This class might be the one for you. You can even register online! We’re also offering Off Camera Flash Level 1 and Level 2 classes again on March 23 and […]
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We get a lot of questions about lens filters. There are so many different kinds that all do different things that we decided we should put a post together to help you decide whether you even need one, and if you do, which one you should choose. Big thanks to Jacob for filling in the […]
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As a beginning photographer myself, I asked several professional photographers for Words of Wisdom about all aspects of photography—technical, artistic, business. I thought I would share their advice with any readers who are also beginning photographers, in an ongoing series that aims to provide some insight into the world of professional photography. Aaron R. Lindemann is […]
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Our March Photo Contest is now live! The theme is Inspired by Light. Show us photos in which light is the star (even more than usual). Your entry should wow us with dynamic, awe-inspiring light. We’re accepting submissions through Sunday, March 24. Voting begins Monday, March 25 at noon, and the winner will be announced March 29. Good luck! This month’s […]
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