Category Archives: Tips & Tricks

Friday Night Lights Are Lying to Your Camera: How to Shoot Texas High School Football From the Stands

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You bought the camera for this. Maybe not consciously, but somewhere in the back of your mind when you handed over the card, there was a picture of your kid under the lights on a Friday night in October. Then you actually tried it. And what came back was a memory card full of orange […]

Smart Savings, Tested Quality: Why Buying Used Gear at The Camera Exchange Just Makes Sense

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Whether you are a beginner looking for your very first interchangeable-lens camera, an enthusiast wanting to try astrophotography without breaking the bank, or a working pro searching for a backup body, camera gear is an investment. While brand-new flagship cameras and lenses are always exciting, one of the smartest secrets in photography is buying used. […]

Capture the Spark: How to Photograph 4th of July Fireworks Like a Pro

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The Fourth of July is just around the corner, bringing with it barbecues, family gatherings, and spectacular night skies. But if you have ever tried to photograph a fireworks display with your camera on automatic, you already know how disappointing the results can be. Instead of vibrant, dramatic trails of colorful light, you often end […]