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Book Review: The Moment It Clicks, by Joe McNally

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Dan Bailey
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In his book, Outliners: The Story of Success, Malcolm Gladwell repeatedly mentions the “10,000 Hour Rule,” which he claims is the number of hours it takes to achieve expert status or success in a specific field or craft. What about … Continue reading →

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My 10 Favorite Photography Books and eBooks for 2011

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Dan Bailey
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I like books. I immerse myself in them, learn, explore and then emerge taller, so to speak, more enlightened and full of new knowledge and insight. You do too. As photographers, we’re always searching out new books to give us … Continue reading →

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10 Things You Want on Your Photography Wish List

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Dan Bailey
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Here we are, right in the middle of our 2011 holiday season. Have you finished writing out your wish list yet? If not, or in case you’re short on ideas, here are 10 photography related items that you probably wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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People Pictures: 30 Exercises for Creating Authentic Photographs

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Dan Bailey
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I was at the bookstore the other night, mostly getting some early holiday shopping done. Of course, I managed to find myself in the photography section, and as I was staring at the shelves, this book jumped right out at … Continue reading →

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Which Canon Speedlite Should You Get? 580EX II vs. 430EX II vs. 320EX vs. 270EX II

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Dan Bailey
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Canon has four Speedlites in their current lineup, the 580EX II, the 430EX II, the 320EX and the 270EX II, each of which varies in features, power and relative price. By comparing each model, you can determine which one is … Continue reading →

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