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Have you tried making a time-lapse video? Most smartphones now come with the TIME-LAPSE video feature. This video format lets you shoot video over an extended period of time and then condenses it into a short video.  Many people are doing crafts from their homes these days and making time-lapse videos is a great way to share your skills on social media with friends and family. Remember: Your phone has to be stable for the whole time that it is capturing video. The best way to keep your phone from moving is to use a tripod.  P.S. Join our Facebook...

Are you wondering what a monopod is used for? Monopods are single-leg supports for your phone or traditional camera. There are times when carrying a tripod may not be possible. A monopod helps in stabilizing your phone so you can shoot sharp images. Monopods make a great alternative when you don’t want to carry a bulkier tripod. They make moving around easier and provide great versatility. Have you tried using a monopod? Our new Apex A70 tripod package comes with a monopod included. You get the best of both worlds.  P.S. Join our Facebook group Shoot Like a Pro With...

Want to stay connected with neighbors without actually getting together? We’re pretty much starting to get used to the insides of our homes as we continue to hunker down. Life will eventually start up again, but probably much more different than before. Are you missing your get-togethers with friends, neighbors, and family? There are fun ways to keep in touch.  Have you thought of a neighborhood photo project? Most of us confined to our homes do get out for the occasional walk or outing to purchase supplies.  Start a Facebook page and invite your neighbors to join. Have a photo...

Have you seen those photos of smooth flowing water? Want to learn how to do it? We’re sure you’ve seen those photos of a waterfall or a river where the water looks smooth. Makes the photo look magical, right?  There’s a technique to achieve this type of photo that is called long exposure photography. What is that you may ask? Basically, it’s when you set the shutter speed on your camera to stay open for an extended period of time. This can be a few seconds to several minutes. What this does is that it gives more time for your...

Do you have loads of travel photos accumulated? Want to turn them into something fun and interactive? We will soon be out and about in the world and traveling again. But for the moment, we are grounded and life can be a little dull for some of us. Have you tried learning a new skill? Have you been cooking up a storm? There are a variety of ways that people around the world have been keeping busy and sane in this strange time. Some of you may enjoy puzzles. Puzzles are a great pastime that you can enjoy alone or...