We all know that photography can be a powerful tool for sending a message. A recent campaign from an animal shelter in India is a beautiful example how photography conveys a strong message and calls to action. A series of photos created forWorld for All shows that theres always room for a pet in a […]
Two years ago, I published an article that took a lighthearted approach to making fun of the major wedding photographimage processing trendsof the day. In todays post, I will discuss thevintage film lookat length. Very broadly speaking, the faded vintage film look is a digital image editing technique that does one or both of the […]
Photography is one of those professions or hobbies that you simply need to practice in order to improve. Once you have learned the basics and the theory, it is as much about trial and error as anything that you can read in books. With that practice comes experience which, over time, becomes almost like your blueprint for taking photos. The more you practice the quicker you learn and ultimately it all works subconsciously. To start you off on your process, here are 7 questions to ask yourself... more
Whenever I take photos I am satisfied with, I feel butterflies in my stomach. I recently though how photography gives me the same feeling as when Im in love. And so, my always-in-love brain came up with a bit quirky comparison: how is photography similar to a relationship? Ive had a few relationships over the […]
After first trying out the WD My Passport Wireless Pro as a solution to backup photos and video while traveling (click here for the full review of the My Passport), I thought I would try the competition – the Seagate Wireless Plus. The main issue that I had with the WD My Passport is that […]
In this really helpful video Phil Steele covers everything you need to know about tripods including; how to choose the right one, how to use them, and special features you may not know about.
How to choose the right tripod
How to use a tripod properly
Special features you may not even know about
Here are some tripod articles and reviews for you to check out:
For the wide aperture lovers, the way to get an f/0.9-35mm lens for $350 has been here for a while (see video at the end of the post). However, did you know why using a 50mm, f/1.2 lens with a speed booster actually gives you an f/0.9, 35mm lens? There is quite a bit of […]
Flicking through Michael Freemans newest book, Fifty Paths to Creative Photography, in Heffers in Cambridge last week, I was drawn to point 37: Dig into your repertoire. According to Freeman, your repertoire is your personal bank of stylistic choices, your favourite way of shooting. He encourages his readers to explore and pinpoint their repertoires and […]
Since I finally jumped on the bandwagon and bought a Sony mirrorless camera (even after I said I wouldn’t), I have been looking at options to use my existing Nikon (and Sigma with Nikon mount) lenses with a Sony mirrorless camera. There are three main options available with the price ranging from under $100 to […]
The Light L16is a unique oddity amongst cameras. If you’ve never heard of it before, it uses an array of 16 cameras and lenses to create “DSLR quality in the palm of your hand”. Whether that claim is true or not remains to be seen. But see we will, and quite soon now. First announced […]
