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Ralph Elliott Starkweather

Lens Review: Sigma 100-400mm 5-6.3 DG HSM OS Contemporary

Ralph Elliott Starkweather - June 22, 2017

Bill Dobbins

IN SEARCH OF DECISIVE MOMENTS: The Challenges of Modern Street Photography

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Dad-tography: Fathers Behind the Lens

Ralph Elliott Starkweather

Sony α9 Features Full-Frame Stacked CMOS Sensor

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Dad-tography: Fathers Behind the Lens

Industry Buzz Samy's Camera - June 16, 2017

Samy’s Camera 2017 Travel Essentials

Industry Buzz Samy's Camera - May 31, 2017

It's time to book those flights, dust off those passports, or gas up the car and embark on an unforgettable summer adventure! However, one of...

Star Wars 40th Anniversary: Photographs in a Galaxy Far, Far Away

Industry Buzz Samy's Camera - May 25, 2017

Forty Years, seven (soon to be eight) movies, and billions made in box office and merchandising, Star Wars is, arguably, one of the most...

For Mom – Top Five Mother’s Day Gifts Now Available at Samy’s Camera

Industry Buzz Samy's Camera - May 9, 2017

It’s springtime! That means the beginning of a slew of holidays, family events, and summer fun is just around the corner. The first of...

Photography Tips & Tutorials

#WeddingWednesday: 5 Tips for Taking Top Notch Wedding Food Photos

Samy's Camera - March 15, 2017

What the one part of the wedding festivities that everyone looks forward to? Think about it. Especially if you are participating in the wedding party, the...

Camera Reviews

From Here To Eternity Zoom: Panasonic Lumix FZ2500 is The Perfect...

Ralph Elliott Starkweather - February 13, 2017

Let me start by saying that I recently bought the FZ2500 that I am reviewing from Samy’s Camera. So, I must admit bias here....

WPPI Wrap Up – 5 Photography Wedding Trends to Watch in...

Industry Buzz February 10, 2017

Get the Shot! Macro Black Background

Photography Tips & Tutorials February 9, 2017

#WeddingWednesday: Tips for Shooting Rainy Day Nuptials

Kylie Nicholson February 1, 2017

#WeddingWednesday: How to Make a Wedding Photography Timeline in 8 Steps

Kylie Nicholson October 5, 2016

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Samy’s Camera Captures Holiday Memories for Camp Ronald McDonald Cancer Patients...

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Operation: Love Reunited. Samy’s Camera Outreach Provides Free Patriotic Family...

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Samy’s Camera Outreach Offers Free Photography Education at South LA’s Holy...

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Celebrating Life: Photoshoots for Hospice Patients – An Interview with...

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Ralph Elliott Starkweather

Lens Review: Sigma 100-400mm 5-6.3 DG HSM OS Contemporary

Ralph Elliott Starkweather

Sony α9 Features Full-Frame Stacked CMOS Sensor

Ralph Elliott Starkweather

Size Matters Deux – Fujifilm GFX 50S Medium Format Digital

Ralph Elliott Starkweather

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Photography Tips & Tutorials

#WeddingWednesday: 5 Tips for Taking Top Notch Wedding Food Photos

Samy's Camera - March 15, 2017

What the one part of the wedding festivities that everyone looks forward to? Think about it. Especially if you are participating in the wedding party, the...

Wedding Photography

Fall Head Over Heels for these Six Spring Wedding Photography Trends

Samy's Camera - March 8, 2017

So long to rainy days and chilly nights; hello, springtime! Well, almost. March 20th marks the first day of clear skies and blooming flowers. It’s also...

Industry Buzz

#WeddingWednesday: 6 Things That Should be in Your Honeymoon Photography Kit

Samy's Camera - February 22, 2017

So, the vows have been exchanged, the cake has been cut and the guests have gone home. The only thing left to do is...

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WPPI Wrap Up – 5 Photography Wedding Trends to Watch in...

Samy's Camera - February 10, 2017

Well Vegas, that’s a wrap! Samy’s Camera, with a pop-up store in tow, attended and exhibited at this year’s Wedding Portrait & Photographers International Expo (WPPI)...