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    Do Megapixels Matter?

    Back in 2009, when I made my living licensing stock imagery, the size (in megapixels) of the images we could license made a difference in our potential for sales. Photos were sold based on [...]

    By Nicole Young|2021-03-08T22:25:42-08:00July 20th, 2017|Categories: Gear, Opinion|Tags: FUJIFILM|17 Comments
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    What’s in my camera bag: Morocco

    This week I will be heading out on a photography trip to Morocco! I've been itching to get out and create more photos for my books, tutorials and my Stocksy collection, and traveling is always the [...]

    By Nicole Young|2019-03-27T09:48:11-07:00April 6th, 2017|Categories: Gear, Travel|Tags: FUJIFILM, Morocco|2 Comments
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    Hands On with the Fujifilm GFX 50S

    Disclosure: I received this camera and lenses on loan (for free) from Fujifilm to write this review. Last month I had the opportunity to use a pre-production model of the upcoming Fujfilm GFX [...]

    By Nicole Young|2018-08-04T11:26:25-07:00January 20th, 2017|Categories: Gear, Reviews|Tags: FUJIFILM|2 Comments
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    Choosing a Lens for Food Photography

    One of the most common questions I receive from new photographers is which lens to use when photographing food. When choosing gear there is never a correct choice; it all boils down to the [...]

    By Nicole Young|2018-08-04T11:03:55-07:00January 4th, 2017|Categories: Gear|Tags: Food Photography, FUJIFILM, Lenses|8 Comments
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    Tips for Handheld Macro Photography

    Macro photography is an fascinating way to get a close-up look at everyday items. Photographers will oftentimes use a tripod to create their photos, but in some cases it is necessary, and also more [...]

    By Nicole Young|2018-08-03T18:18:51-07:00October 16th, 2016|Categories: Gear, Tips & Tricks|Tags: FUJIFILM, Macro Photography|4 Comments
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    Hands On with the Fujifilm X-T2

    I am a very big fan of the Fujifilm X Series cameras and lenses, and so when they announced the Fujifilm X-T2 I pre-ordered almost immediately. I have been using two X-T1 [...]

    By Nicole Young|2018-08-02T16:38:33-07:00September 9th, 2016|Categories: Gear, Reviews|Tags: Food Photography, FUJIFILM|20 Comments
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    What’s In My Bag: Italy

    I am on the tail-end of a two week trip to Venice, Cinque Terre, and Florence, and wanted to share the gear I brought along with me (and actually used) on my [...]

    By Nicole Young|2018-08-29T10:32:05-07:00November 14th, 2015|Categories: Gear, Travel|Tags: FUJIFILM, Italy, Lenses|10 Comments
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    Nicole S. Young

    Nicole is a photographer, published author, and educator specializing in Lightroom, Photoshop, and photography. She is best known for her books on food photography but is widely versed in various photographic genres, including landscape, nature, stock, travel, and experimental imagery.

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