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Loyal to a brand? Or not?

Loyal to a brand? Or not?

| Nando Harmsen | 714 views | 4 comments

I mainly photograph with Canon, use Profoto flashes and carry a lot in Thinktank camera bags. I still use Adobe software. Am I loyal to these brands? Or not?

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Taking Product Photos in the Living Room

Taking Product Photos in the Living Room

| Rob Zwart | 608 views | 3 comments

It all started this afternoon with two perfume bottles, a camera and a simple idea. Taking professional product photos, right there in the living room and with just one simple flash.

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The Perfect Photo Does Not Exist

The Perfect Photo Does Not Exist

| Nando Harmsen | 616 views | 3 comments

These days, I see many perfect photos. Every element is in the right place and nothing is distracting in the image. Sometimes I wonder whether it is a real photo at all. Embrace imperfections and show that your photo is real.

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From drip... to a real water droplet 💧

From drip... to a real water droplet 💧

| Rob Zwart | 1,091 views | 0 comments

I thought: how hard can it be to photograph a falling water droplet? Well... pretty hard, as it turns out. 😉

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What's the most annoying thing about your camera?

What's the most annoying thing about your camera?

| Nando Harmsen | 1,632 views | 33 comments

There are many camera brands. You chose one for a personal but well-founded reason. Or you have two camera brands for an equally good reason. No camera is perfect. What annoys you most about your camera?

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Do you suffer from FOMO in your photography?

Do you suffer from FOMO in your photography?

| Nando Harmsen | 1,280 views | 4 comments

Photography is fun. Capturing the things around you so you can look back at them later. Just make sure it doesn't become something you have to do. Don't let it become an obsession. There is even a name for it: FOMO. Fear of missing out.

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Are you ready for the solar eclipse?

Are you ready for the solar eclipse?

| Nando Harmsen | 4,064 views | 7 comments

The solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 is just around the corner. Many photographers are travelling to Iceland or Spain to see, experience and photograph totality. I will be doing the same. Are you ready for the solar eclipse?

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The importance of a suitable camera bag

The importance of a suitable camera bag

| Nando Harmsen | 1,263 views | 10 comments

Recently, I mentioned using a regular backpack for camera equipment. In some cases, it can still be important to have a proper camera backpack.

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Would you like to take better photos and keep up with what is happening in photography? Photofacts publishes articles that teach you something about photography — from a product announcement to a practical shooting tip or a look at a website. Photofacts covers photography every day and is a hobby project of Elja Trum's that got out of hand. The articles are written by a team of volunteer authors. If you would enjoy writing one or more articles for Photofacts, do get in touch.More about Photofacts

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