Lens filters can be intimidating to beginner photographers. I’m talking about the kind you put in front of your lens, not the kind you apply in post-production on social media apps. What’s the difference between a ‘UV’ filter and a ‘Polarizing’ filter anyway? Why are some rectangular and some round? Why does this one cost $5 and this one cost over $100!? There are dozens of different types out there and it can be difficult to know which brands are trustworthy. We're starting this short series of blogs to de-mystify some of the more basic filters and make a couple... Read more
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The Best Deal In Photography: Our Bargain-Grade Gear
Posted in Featured Tips and Tools by Luca Eandi
December 8, 2019When fellow photographers find out I work for KEH (inevitably because I drop it into every conversation), they often ask about the secret to getting... Read more
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How Community Drives Creativity
Posted in Featured Culture Inspiration by Matthew Eldridge
December 4, 2019Sometimes photographers can fall into a routine. We naturally begin to lean into taking photos of the same kinds of subjects using the same kinds... Read more
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6 Tips For Better Holiday Photos
Posted in Featured Inspiration Tips and Tools by Matthew Eldridge
November 22, 2019Like it or not, the season has started. Some of you are looking forward to massive family gatherings with feasts, gifts, songs and celebrations. Others... Read more
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5 Awesome Panasonic Lumix Cameras For Every Type of Photographer
Posted in Featured Gear Reviews by Matthew Eldridge
November 20, 2019Panasonic may not be one of the first names that come to mind when you think of camera equipment, but that's about to change. Their... Read more
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Helpful Tips For Capturing Great Family Portraits For The Holidays
Posted in Featured Tips and Tools by Luca Eandi
November 18, 2019The holiday season is fast-approaching, and for many photographers it's the time of year where friends and relatives start calling in that favor—you know the... Read more
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Why Selling Your Gear to KEH is the Better Choice
Posted in Featured Education by Matthew Eldridge
November 13, 2019There comes a time in every photographer's life when they find they have too much stuff. It could be that the sale prices were too good... Read more
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Photographers You Should Know: Robert Capa
Posted in Featured Culture Inspiration by Luca Eandi
November 11, 2019Today is Veterans Day, which is a great time to talk about one of the most celebrated war photographers in history—Robert Capa. Capa notably covered... Read more
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The Feeling of Shooting Film in a Digital Age
Posted in Featured Culture Inspiration by Matthew Eldridge
November 4, 2019Let's talk about what it's like to shoot film. The psychology of it. After all, we already know that shooting film can establish habits to... Read more
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How To Scan Film With A Digital Camera
Posted in Featured Inspiration Tips and Tools by Luca Eandi
October 27, 2019As previously established, every photographer should shoot film. But as much as I believe in that tenet, I would never suggest to anyone that they... Read more