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Jan 17, 2025 | 
designyoutrust.com | Jake Hicks |Nickolas Muray |David Williams
1st Place Winner: “FlowerDance” by Bea BergThe Fine Art Photography Awards 2024 in the Amateur category feature stunning images that celebrate nature’s beauty, showcasing serene landscapes and dramatic wilderness scenes. These photographs blend artistic vision and technical skill to inspire awe, appreciation, and a call to protect our planet’s fragile ecosystems.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
diyphotography.net | Jake Hicks
If you’re looking for a tried-and-true lighting technique, then it doesn’t come much more stress-tested than this one. In fact, this is a lighting technique that I’ve been utilising in one form or another for over 25 years, and I learnt it way back in art college. The only difference between then and now is that this lighting was originally designed for still-life shots; now, I’ve scaled it up and use it on my portraits instead.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
diyphotography.net | Jake Hicks
We see new LED lights being released every week now, so how do we pick them apart? Even entry-level LED lights are good these days, and it can seem a little daunting to know where to start. So, when all LED lights seem to do the same thing at first glance, what makes an LED light stand out in today’s seemingly limitless sea of choice? Let me introduce the ZHIYUN Molus G300.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
diyphotography.net | Jake Hicks
I’ve made several Mylar-infused lighting setups over the years, and yes, I’m sure you think you’ve seen them all by now, but this one is different…. I promise!Your scepticism aside, I will capitalise on the fact that you’re still reading this and cover the basics first…. although I know you’ve probably already skipped down to the lighting diagram!I’m specifically referring to silver Mylar, a very thin sheet of highly reflective film, most commonly used in gardening.
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Sep 15, 2024 | 
diyphotography.net | Jake Hicks
I hadn’t intended for this to be a full-blown article, as I thought the topic of double shadows was brief at best. As it turns out, there were a lot of questions about the double shadows present in some hard-light portraits, and if you’re not familiar with what I mean by that, I apologise in advance. I’m apologising as it’s one of those things you simply cannot unsee once you’ve seen it. And once you’ve seen it, I promise you’ll start seeing it everywhere.
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Sep 6, 2024 | 
pmmag.com | Nicole Krawcke |Jake Hicks
Age: 29Company: Caleffi Hydronic SolutionsTitle: Product ManagerJH: Two years. JH: I am genuinely curious and love learning new things. Considering a career change to join the trades for a more hands-on position, I was fortunate to find Caleffi. Their emphasis on education has taught me about an industry I had never understood before and allowed me to work alongside industry professionals who are eager to share their knowledge.
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
diyphotography.net | Jake Hicks
For many of you, the title likely tells you everything you need to know. If a 60W LED isn’t the type of light you’d ordinarily use, I doubt you’ll find any surprises here. But, if you think a very compact, full-colour continuous light has a space in your workflow, let’s see what it can do. Disclaimer: As always, let’s clear the air here; I was contacted by Zhiyun, whereupon they offered to send over some of their lights.
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Jul 17, 2024 | 
music-news.com | Jake Hicks
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 2024 in Manchester, Tennessee, was a vibrant and diverse celebration of music, culture, and community. Set on a lush farm in the Tennesee heartland, the festival drew a wide array of music lovers, artists, and free spirits, all eager to experience the magic that Bonnaroo has become known for. From the moment I arrived, the festival grounds were alive with excitement.
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Jul 17, 2024 | 
music-news.com | Jake Hicks
“I LIKE HOW THIS MAKES ME FEEL,” the first EP by ibbi Too Vicious, is a sonic exploration that blends his signature mood-infused vocals and emotionally urgent lyrics with eclectic production. This four-track project showcases ibbi’s versatility as an artist, seeing him at his best in his short 3 year journey. The EP opens with the title track, a record that sets the tone with its high energy production and hedonistic lyrics.
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Jun 27, 2024 | 
music-news.com | Jake Hicks
Electric Forest 2024 in Rothbury, Michigan, was a spellbinding fusion of music, art, nature, and community. Nestled within the enchanting Sherwood Forest, this year's festival offered an otherworldly experience, drawing a diverse crowd of music enthusiasts, artists, and free spirits like no other festival we’ve seen in the US. As a music journalist, I had the privilege of immersing myself in this magical realm, capturing the essence of what makes Electric Forest a truly unique festival.
