LED lighting technology is all the rage, and there are great reasons to invest in LED lights. (Beyond using them as a lightsaber.) However, photographers are keenly aware that it's not just the light that's important, but also the quality of light you have.
Every 53 days, NASA’s Juno spacecraft flies close to Jupiter and travels from the giant gas planet’s north pole to and past its south pole, shooting photos along the way. The eye-opening 2-minute video above was created using a set of these still photos.
NASA's 'Juno' spacecraft was launched in 2011 and entered Jupiter's orbit in July 2016. Tasked with studying the gas giant, early data from Juno suggest that among other insights,... more
If you’re a Canon photographer and you’ve been longing for a full frame DSLR with an articulating LCD screen, your wait will soon be over. The upcoming Canon 6D Mark II will reportedly be the company’s first camera of that category to offer the flexible display.
Bristol, UK-based Sam Hobson is a wildlife photographer with a difference from others: he primarily shoots wildlife that he can find in and around cities: foxes, badgers, deer, toads, squirrels, herons,... more
Family homes provide a multitude of possible backgrounds and framing opportunities for wonderful photographs. But its easy to end up with cluttered-looking shots if you get the background wrong. Choosing your location carefully can make all the difference.
Here are my top tips for different shooting scenarios.
Posed group portrait
For a formal studio feel, look for a wall near a window for the family to stand against. Bear in mind that families will usually be happy to take... more
The Fujifilm GF 32-64mm F4 R LM WR is the first non-prime lens available for the company's new digital medium format system. Offering about a 25-51mm equiv. field of view, this lens is incredibly versatile for a variety of shooting scenarios. Not only that, it is also dust- and weather-sealed, handy for a windy day at the beach, being sprayed by surf and sand. Click the link below for... more
Beautiful flowers in golden sunlight along the southern California coast
I had to leave all my musical instruments in Cincinnati when I first moved to Seattle three years ago. Recently, I found the time to road trip back and collect them. Seattle is about as far removed from the rest of the United States as a major US city can be, while still being part of the 'lower 48'. This means... more
