MPEX Experience, Photography News

Urban Legends and Drone Use: Change Is Coming! – PPA Today

via Urban Legends and Drone Use: Change Is Coming! – PPA Today. We just came across the article above about the changing laws regarding the use of drones commercially. When I say drone, I am referring to the use of UAV’s- unmanned aerial vehicles, such as quad-copters and other types of remotely controlled flying devices. If you […]

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Gear Review, Hands-On Impressions, MPEX Experience

Unreal Effects with Canon

Most people know that the 5D Mark III is great for portraiture, full-frame photography, but I wanted to show what this camera could do with a 40mm Canon pancake lens and the Canon REALiS WUX6000 projector in our Learning Studio.  The 40mm pancake lens is perfect for street photography and those wanting a lightweight, sharp […]

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Gear Review, Hands-On Impressions, MPEX Experience

Spice Things Up with The Westcott Eyelighter

For years my family and friends have been my photography subjects. It’s typical for me to say, “STOP! The light looks really good right here, let me take a picture!”. One family member, however, hasn’t let me ever photograph her. I’ve asked and I’ve begged my older sister, Emily, to be my subject, but she’s […]

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Gear Review, Hands-On Impressions, MPEX Experience

In the Scrum with the Nikon D750

A few weeks ago, in Wisconsin, I shot my first live sporting event with the OSU Rugby Club. Since I do not shoot a lot of sports, I was nervous about how the shots would turn out.  I really wanted to take out the Nikon D750 after going to the release event at our Learning […]

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The Learning Studio!

“Hard Work Beats Talent Every Time” or How Joel Grimes Took Over the World

Joel Grimes is a nice guy. Joel Grimes is down to earth. Joel Grimes works pretty hard.  These descriptions are all tremendous understatements. He does everything to the best of his ability, and he doesn’t quit.  Midwest Photo and The Learning Studio recently had the privilege of hosting Joel on his ‘Start to Finish’ tour, where he […]

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