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Macro Photo Contest Winners!

Tim — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 13:44:27 +0000

The Macro photo contest is officially over. Printlab and I are extremely happy with the outcome of the contest. We got some great images from all around the world. I’d like to give a big special thanks to Printlab for providing the prints. Thanks guys! The quality of photos that were submitted to us were outstanding. [...]

Macro Photo Contest: Ends March 3rd, 2012!

Tim — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:34:30 +0000

It’s time for another contest, hosted again by both Printlab and myself, Tim Kainu . We’re teaming up once again since our last reflections photo contest was a big hit. This time it’s not about reflections. This time it’s all about getting up-close and personal. The subject? Macro photography . And it ends March 3rd, [...]

NEW! Camera Equipment Sales: February 2012

Tim — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:05:16 +0000

The Importance of Good Light

Tim — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:53:20 +0000

Light plays a major part of photography. In fact, some people call photography “painting with light”, while some others don’t. I was talking to a co-worker one day about photography and how photography has come a long way. We eventually got into the topic of light, and the part it plays in this day and [...]

Reflections Photo Contest Winners

Tim — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:57:24 +0000

The Reflections photo contest is officially over. Printlab and I were extremely impressed with the contest, and we got some great images from around the world. I’d like to give a special thanks to B&H Photo for the Oben AC-1410 tripod and Printlab for providing the prints. Thanks guys! Choosing the winners was difficult as always, [...]

Thought Behind the Shot: Water Drop From a Faucet

Tim — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:05:57 +0000

This weeks (although it’s a week late) Thought Behind the Shot was chosen by my amazing Facebook fans. I had a feeling this would be the photo you guys would pick The thought behind the shot was a droplet of water that’s extremely sharp, crisp and timed just right. To be quite honest, I went [...]

Great Photography Equipment Deals to Take Advantage of Today

Tim — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:53:01 +0000

My favorite source for professional photography equipment and gear, B&H Photo, is having some great sales and rebates on some of the best cameras and photography equipment. Below you will find a hand-selected list of deals on lenses, printers, compact cameras, flashes, tripods digital SLR’s and more. Please keep in mind that most of these [...]

Oben AC-1410 and BA-0 Ball Head Review

Tim — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:42:38 +0000

B&H Photo was kind enough to lend me the Oben AC-1410 and BA-0 ball head to review. The Oben AC-1410 is a 4-section aluminum tripod that travels easily thanks to it’s compact size and light weight, which is the main reason I picked it to review . I travel by bike a lot and like [...]

Reflections Photo Contest: Ends Jan 18th 2012

Tim — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:16:13 +0000

This contest has ended. TimKainu.com is teaming up with Printlab for our biggest giveaway yet in this months photo contest. The theme will be “reflections”. What Do I Win? 1st Place: Oben AC-1410 4-Section Aluminum Tripod with BA-0 Ball Head ($119.95 value) 20X24 print from Printlab ($90 value) An opportunity to be posted on B&H [...]

Digital Camera Buying Guide: My Recommended Cameras

Tim — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:37:48 +0000

Ask me what I want and chances are, most of the items are digital cameras. Just about anyone and everyone wants to have one of these in their hands, from kids who have dreams of becoming photographers or moviemakers to adults who fancy themselves as budding photographers. So with that said, here is a list [...]