Anthony Thurston
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Author/Co-Author of 258 articles
Anthony is an internationally published photographer based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Specializing primarily in boudoir photography, he also appreciates a variety of other photography genres. Keeping up on the latest gear, rumors, and industry news is his daily obsession.
New Fujifilm Instax Share SP-2 photo printer is faster, quieter than the original
Fujifilm says the Instax Share SP-2 — a mobile printer for a new generation — is faster and quieter, and offers better image quality, than the earlier version.
How they did it: Blue screen special effects in the 1980s
These days it is all about green screen and CGI effects, but back in the '80s, blue screen tech was a cutting-edge process -- and a complicated one at that.
How to use Lightroom: A beginner’s guide to Adobe’s photo editing software
Adobe Lightroom is very popular among pros. But if you are wondering how to use Lightroom as a non-pro, here is a quick guide.
Create animated GIFs in seconds with this photoshop method
This technique is a quick and painless method to create some killer before/after animated GIFs of your images, perfect social content for your followers.
Are you frustrated with connecting your camera via HDMI? Try these ribbon cables
If you have ever had to connect HDMI to your camera, then you know how frustrating it can be. These ribbon cables solve the issue on the cheap.
Studio Neat’s upgraded Glif tripod mount for smartphones gets quick-release lever
New and completely redesigned from the ground up, the Glif tripod mount will securely hold your iPhone or other smartphone in landscape or portrait mode.
Logitech’s C922 is a webcam made for live-streaming gamers on Twitch, YouTube
Logitech calls its new C922 Pro Stream Webcam a tool designed for serious streamers, and it is not hard to see why when you take a look at the features.
This new algorithm can tell how old you are based on your Instagram activity
What if we told you we could know how old you are based on your Instagram activity? An algorithm from researchers at Penn State University can do just that.
The newest mega-yacht has its own garden (and its own beach!)
Breaking the waves as well as traditional designs, the 108M luxury yacht features gardens and wading pools and more.
This new Kickstarter will help you grow your own furniture
Got a green thumb and a passion for gardening? Tired of growing food and flower? Now you can grow your own outdoor furniture, thanks to Terra!
Shealah Craighead confirmed as President Trump’s Chief White House Photographer
We have a new president and that means a new White House photographer. Thursday, Shealah Craighead was confirmed for the role.
Photographer takes airplane ride to get relatively up-close images of the Milky Way
On a recent flight from the U.S. to Budapest, Hungary, photographer Ian Norman and his girlfriend attempted to capture beautiful night sky imagery from the window of the jetliner.
LG’s new air purifiers, dehumidifier will help consumers breathe a little easier
LG is entering the clean air market with new air purifiers and a dehumidifier that make up its new Puricare line of products.
Black-and-white photography: 3 tips to master mono conversions
Quality black and white conversion is more than pressing a button. Get better monochrome photos by considering these three things before converting.
Alexa texts as you talk — Amazon’s AI assistant can now send SMS messages
Starting November 18th, AT&T mobile customers will be able to use their Alexa assistant to send out text messages.
Facebook buys black market password dumps to protect user accounts
It was revealed by Facebook's Alex Stamos recently that the company has been buying stolen passwords from the black market in order to secure user accounts.
The results are in, and Tesla’s solar roof is cheaper than a normal roof
Tesla has unveiled a gorgeous new solar smart roof that could not only save customers on the initial investment but pay them back over time.
Who is Donald Trump? Comparison video puts top visual search apps to the test
CamFind and Blippar claim to be the best visual search app. They were put to the test: Could they identify Donald Trump from a picture?
Taiwanese couple parodies #Followmeto meme and it’s hilarious
Forrest Lu and Agnes Chien, a Taiwanese couple, are in the limelight after releasing these images as a parody of the incredibly popular #followmeto meme.
Sigma confirms bizarre glitch when pairing lenses with Canon 1D-X Mark II
Canon's latest flagship DSLR, the EOS 1D-X Mark II, only recently started shipping, but users are reporting of at least one interesting but bizarre issue.
NBC jumping on the Snapchat train with original content
NBC will be capitalizing on Snapchat's popularity by producing original content for some of its hit programs exclusively for SnapChat users.
Sigma lens adapter gets performance boost via firmware update
The Sigma lens adapter is getting a much-needed performance boost to its autofocus and stabilization with a new firmware update.
ColorKuler will generate a color palette based on your Instagram profile
Many photographers struggle with trying to define and nail down what their style really is. ColorKuler is looking to make that easier
DLX Stretch merges extension tubes and ND filters into single lens adapter
Packing three popular but never before merged features into one lens adapter, Fotodiox Pro's new DLX Stretch is turning heads.
Mendr makes getting your photos edited as easy as using an app
Mendr is a new app aimed at helping you get your images edited by a photo editor with hardly more effort than it takes to call an Uber.
Totto’s T-Track Backpack features smart-tracking and anti-theft technology
The new T-Track Backpack from Totto offers a unique combination of smart-tracking and anti-theft technologies.
Macphun brings AI tech to photo editing with Luminar Neptune
Macphun's latest update to its popular photo editing software Luminar included the addition of a powerful new filter that is powered by AI.
Later can now tell you the best time to post to your Instagram account
When is the best time for you to post to your Instagram account? Until now that has not been easy to answer, but Later wants to change that.
Manfrotto Pro Light Bumblebee bags have unique breathable harness system
Manfrotto, a company long in the photography accessory industry, has announced its latest addition – The Pro Light Bumblebee camera bag line.
How to take drab hair and make It pop in Photoshop
Hair can be an interesting beast to tackle, So what is the trick to getting eye-catching hair in your portraits? This video shares the Photoshop secrets.
Tenba claims updated Roadie bags are uncrushable
bag maker Tenba announced the latest update to its Roadie bag line and they make some pretty big claims about the new bags.