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Martin Schoeller besondere Portraitfotos

Portraits like Martin Schoeller's: what makes them so special

Good portraits require a lot of practice and the right hardware. As far as accessories are concerned, ring lights and stick lights have become particularly popular in recent years. Photographer Martin Schoeller, for example, gained considerable recognition with these gadgets and a specific technique. We had professional photographer Mario Dirks explain this technique to us.

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Photographing with an ND filter: 12 tips for waterfall photos

Anyone who is serious about landscape photography will eventually find neutral density filters (ND filters) indispensable. The reason: With the extended exposure time that an ND filter allows, movements in the image blur in an almost surreal way. Even on bright days, long exposure times become possible. We conducted an interview with professional photographer Armin Leins from Marker92 Photography, who answered 12 important questions about photography with ND filters.

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Basic Knowledge of Light Shapers: All About Softboxes, Beauty Dishes, Octaboxes & Co.

Light shapers are indispensable when shooting with a flash. Only with them can you effectively direct the light where it should be. But what types of light shapers are there and what accessories should you have? And are there mistakes you can make when buying them? Ten questions for professional photographer Harald Kröher.

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3 Methods for Impressive High-Speed Photography

The Miops Smart+ is said to be an extremely versatile trigger – and according to the manufacturer, ideally suited for high-speed photography. The device can be triggered by motion, sound, or even by a laser directed at the trigger.
We at Rollei wanted to know more about the types of shots possible in this special area of photography with the Smart+ and tested it with professional photographer Paul Reiffer.

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USA Travel California: Top 5 Motifs for Photos with Rectangular Filters

Rollei's professional rectangular filters have earned an excellent reputation thanks to their quality and durability. The latest generation of square filters therefore had to prove their quality immediately upon product maturity – on a USA trip that took Rollei CEO Thomas Güttler and his team from San Francisco through the snow-covered Yosemite National Park to the scorching heat of Death Valley.

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Long Exposure Photography: The Complete Guide to Long Exposure Times

Photography allows us to precisely define the duration of a captured moment. From a frozen fraction of a second to recording a period of several hours, we can operate almost continuously and achieve the intended effect as desired.

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Anleitung für die Portraitfotografie

Portrait Photography for Beginners: A Guide by Mario Dirks

Portrait photography holds enormous artistic potential and, at its best, captures us emotionally in a split second. However, it is undoubtedly one of the most demanding photographic disciplines. Professional photographer Mario Dirks shared his personal tips for shooting portraits with us.

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Glaskugel Fotografie mit einem Lensball

Lensball Photography: The Complete Guide to Photos with a Lensball

This type of photography gives us a unique view of the world. A seemingly upside-down world, captured inside a glass sphere. With impressive 180° views of the scene, it’s a new interpretation of the desire to see "ultrawide" landscapes. At the same time, there’s also plenty of room for creativity!

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Astrophotography Image Processing in Adobe Lightroom

Today, we will examine the astrophotography image editing workflow of a proven professional, using a magnificent picture of Switzerland's Lake Lucerne.

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