Hands On Review: Sony G Master Lenses
New optics for a new generation of cameras.It’s only natural that a camera platform as new as the Sony’s a7 series would be perceived as being a little bit short on lenses. When the first a7...
View ArticleNew Gear: April/May 2016
The 360-ws bare-bulb Flashpoint StreakLight TTL strobe works just as well off-camera as it does when mounted on…FLASHPOINT STREAKLIGHT TTL The 360-ws bare-bulb Flashpoint StreakLight TTL strobe works...
View ArticleGearing Up For The Great Outdoors
Be prepared for any shot, and whatever Mother Nature throws at you, with the right gearThere’s nothing quite so invigorating as being outdoors, and no better place to be motivated to take great images...
View ArticleHands-On Review: Sony RX10 III
The Sony RX10 III is, as the name denotes, the third in the line of RX camerasForbes Island, the incorrectly-named, cramped and awkwardly bobbing manmade structure in San Francisco’s harbor would seem...
View ArticleLenses For Portraiture
Considerations when choosing a lens for flattering photos of peopleThough there's no "perfect" lens for portraiture, it's generally agreed that a moderate telephoto in the range of 85mm to 135mm (35mm...
View ArticleEquipped To Explore!
Essential Gear For Your Next Photo AdventureTravel photography can be exhilarating as you explore new places and cultures, but it can also be frustrating if you're unprepared. Unlike a portrait sitting...
View ArticleExpand Your Range
Look, ma! No HDR (high-dynamic-range) program or HDR plug-in! That’s right, HDR fans. ORIGINAL Look, ma! No HDR (high-dynamic-range) program or HDR plug-in! That’s right, HDR fans. The opening image...
View ArticleOptics For Macro
Three ways to get closer to your subjectWant to try exploring the miniature worlds accessible through close-up photography? There are options for every budget, from premium lenses specially designed...
View ArticleFrom Flat To Fairy Tale
When you photograph and process your images in the digital darkroom, try to think like a painterWhen I teach digital enhancements, I suggest to my students that the subject itself often recommends a...
View ArticlePentax K-S2
Despite its compact size, the K-S2 features a glass pentaprism finderESTIMATED STREET PRICE: $799 (with weather-resistant, retractable 18-50mm kit zoom) INTRODUCED 2/2015 Just six months after the...
View ArticleLook To The Sky
As a backdrop or even your main subject, explore “skyscapes” to add a different perspective to your scenic…No matter where I go, no matter what I do, I find myself shooting skyscapes again and again....
View ArticleSamsung NX500
The core features of Samsung's flagship NX1 mirrorless camera, but in a more compact bodyESTIMATED STREET PRICE: $799 with 16-50mm power zoom and electronic flash INTRODUCED 2/2015 If you'd like the...
View ArticleCapture The Light Field
Is the Lytro Illum the future of photography?Lytro came on the scene in 2012 with its first light field camera. Light field technology (hardware and software) captures all the individual light rays in...
View ArticleLet Patience Yield The Magic
Earlier this year, my daughter and I visited the Magic Kingdom.Earlier this year, my daughter and I visited the Magic Kingdom. Disney attractions and experiences are being photographed by tens of...
View ArticleLayers Of Emotion
Each year, I choose one word to guide me through the year.Each year, I choose one word to guide me through the year. It's a self-reflective practice I began five years ago, inspired by Ali Edwards and...
View ArticlePhoto Fulfillment
Innovative online services offer custom galleries, apps and shopping experiences for your clientsPartnering with a professional lab or fulfillment service isn't a new idea. Many pro photographers love...
View ArticleSocial Skills
Popular networks to know and use when marketing your studio onlineSocial media probably isn't the first thing you think of when putting together your studio's business plan, but in a digital world,...
View ArticleThe Invaluable Internet Investment
Strategies for using websites and social media to build an audience for your photo businessThere's no disputing the fact that the Internet can be an invaluable resource for any burgeoning photography...
View ArticleCityscapes
Capturing the pulse of urban lifeCities are full of photographic potential. Urban photography is a blend of city landscape, portraiture and street photography; it's a genre all to itself that's often...
View ArticleEquipped To Explore!
Essential Gear For Your Next Photo AdventureTravel photography can be exhilarating as you explore new places and cultures, but it can also be frustrating if you're unprepared. Unlike a portrait sitting...
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