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Since this is the Off Topic forum for non-photography related discussions, here is a magical event that happens once each year. Many years ago Reader's Digest listed the Pennsbury Prom as being the Best Prom in America. It's held at the school each year, and it takes a village to make it happen...

Please vote for your choice of this week's Weekly Photo Challenge theme of Out of Place. The voting round will remain open for 3 days. In the event of a tie, the Weekly Photo Challenge Team will select a final winner. The winner of each challenge will select the topic for the next challenge...

Anything Goes Please vote for your choice of this week's Weekly Photo Challenge theme of Anything Goes. Since there really isn't any specific criteria to be met, please decide which photo you like the best. The voting round will remain open for 3 days. In the event of a tie, the Weekly Photo...

Please vote for your choice of this week's Weekly Photo Challenge theme of Macro-ish. Who do you believe captured this challenge the best. The voting round will remain open for 3 days. In the event of a tie, the Weekly Photo Challenge Team will select a final winner. The winner of each challenge...

Coin(s) Please vote for your choice of this week's Weekly Photo Challenge theme of Coin(s) - who do you believe captured this challenge the best. The voting round will remain open for 3 days. In the event of a tie, the Weekly Photo Challenge Team will select a final winner. The winner of each...

Just this afternoon I received an email notification for a portrait webinar hosted by Allen's Camera. It starts at 6pm Eastern Time this evening - so just over 2 hours from now. They are the ones who hosted the Nikon bird webinar within the past couple of months. It does require registration...

"Gate(s)" Please vote for your choice of this week's Weekly Photo Challenge theme. The voting round will remain open for 3 days. In the event of a tie, the Weekly Photo Challenge Team will select a final winner. The winner of each challenge will select the topic for the next challenge...

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For anyone who uses a Godox S bracket to mount a Godox AD200 in a softbox, this video by Robert Hall shows an inexpensive modification that will allow about 1/2 stop more light. It uses the reflector part of the Godox AD-S17 which is mounted around the bare bulb to prevent light loss through the...

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TOP FIVE! There were amazing images submitted during this challenge. In no particular order, the Top Five are: @nikonpup @Peter7100 @nikonpup @kevy73 @Marilynne

Today PPA (Professional Photographers of America, a company that offers photography insurance) announced a change in their insurance policy which will be included at no extra charge. The first change is instead of offering depreciated value in the event gear gets damaged, they are offering full...

"Bridge(s) or Depth" This month you have a choice between either bridge/bridges or showing depth. Since you can post up to 3 images, you can submit both if you choose. Any type of bridge(s) will do - highway bridge, railroad bridge, footbridge, etc. Depth. Whether you want to use leading...

I was reading a thread over on the Backcountry Gallery Forums when I came across one talking about cleaning a Z6ii sensor. I will post one of the comments below. Has anyone heard about hot pixel issues with the mirrorless bodies...

Has anyone used Atmospheric Aerosol in an outdoor setting? I know it needs to be backlit for the fog to show up. Any pointers/tips for using it outdoors? I've already searched online for articles and videos. Am just looking for people who have actually used it. I'm thinking of a high school...

Adorama is running a one-day sale on a refurbished Nikon Z5. Options are body only at $899, body plus 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens at $1099, or body plus 24-200mm f/4-6.3 lens at $1699. A little over 22 hours left for this sale. I did a quick check to compare prices - if purchased directly thru Nikon...

Today for just under 14 hours remaining, B&H is offering the MeFoto Roadtrip S Travel Tripod in Titanium color for only $69.95. It is an aluminum model. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1431953-REG/mefoto_rtsattn_roadtrip_s_aluminum_travel.html This is part of the S Collection which...

If anyone has the phone app PhotoPills, they have a free ebook that you can request. It's a PDF. And if you have the Adobe PDF app on your phone, you can load the ebook to your phone for reference. https://www.photopills.com/user-guide

Has anyone ever used or heard of the lighting company named Jinbei? It's a Chinese company that Westcott uses when rebranding some strobes under their own name. In this link, fstoppers compares the Westcott FJ400 to the Godox AD400 Pro. The Westcott comes in with a lower price than the Godox...

Over in one of the Facebook legal groups, I asked what was required to photograph private historic properties (privately owned homes) for the wall calendar I'm going to create. I was told I need a property release which is supposed to be similar to a model release. Any suggestions on websites...

A neighbor has two kiddos who play soccer (different age groups), and since their family has been helpful with snow removal during the winter, I told them I'd like to take soccer photos. There are multiple fields side-by-side so the only access would be from one end where one of the goals is...