Considering the first US president to have his photograph taken was John Quincy Adams in 1843 (although he was in the middle of his post-presidential career by then), it's curious that the position of presidential photographer didn't become a reality until John F. Kennedy took office in 1961. Previously, random military photogs would handle official photographic duties, and access to the president's everyday life was mostly off limits. That changed with Cecil W. Stoughton, the first White House photographer. Apparently, his pictures of Kennedy's inauguration impressed the newly-appointed (and photogenic) president so much that he decided to bring Stoughton into... Read more
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Work Progress: How to continually improve your craft
Posted in Featured Inspiration Tips and Tools by Eric L. Woods
February 13, 2019Previously, I shared three of my photography inspirations. While external inspiration is great, it is very important to look inwardly to improve. My favorite aspect of photographing... Read more
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Spotlight Interview: LA Filmmaker and Photographer, Brittney Janae
Posted in Featured Trending Topics Inspiration News and Culture by Brittney Janae
February 13, 2019Hi everyone! My name is Brittney and I’m super excited to be featured on the KEH blog. I’m excited to share with you all my... Read more
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6 Photographers You Should Follow on Instagram
Posted in Featured News and Culture by Caela Smith
February 8, 2019Photography dates back decades and is full of rich history from creatives of all walks of life, races, ethnicities, and cultures. Not only is it... Read more
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Flashes of Hope Shines for Children Living with Cancer
Posted in Featured Trending Topics News and Culture by KEH Camera Staff
February 4, 2019Today, we celebrate World Cancer Day. The words "celebrate" and "cancer" aren’t typically associated, let alone used in the same sentence. At Flashes of Hope... Read more
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Top Pic of the Week: Mister Dunce
Posted in Featured Weekly Top Pics Inspiration by Caela Smith
January 31, 2019Congratulations to our Top Pic of the Week, Mister Dunce. Read to learn more about the production of his photos. How long have you been... Read more
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How to Prepare Your Used Camera Gear for Sale
Posted in Featured Education Photography Guide Tips and Tools by Luca Eandi
January 31, 2019Previously, we covered some of the benefits of selling your photo gear, establishing that whether you're looking to make some room, cash in or trade... Read more
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Recap: KEH at Imaging USA 2019
Posted in Featured Events News and Culture by Luca Eandi
January 25, 2019We're still winding down from an exciting and productive three days at Imaging USA, so let's take a minute to recap our show highlights. In... Read more
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Tips For Shooting Macro Photography
Posted in Education Tips and Tools by Andrea Carpio
January 24, 2019Macro photography is a style that has always interested me, and one that I was eager to learn as a new photographer. If you are... Read more
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Photographing the Super Blood Moon 2019
Posted in Education What's Happening Trending Topics Gear Reviews by KEH Camera Staff
January 24, 2019Shot with the Tamron 150-600mm F/5-6.3 SP DI VC USD (011) and the Canon 7D Mark II This is a wonderful lens. I made the choice... Read more
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