Depression is not when youre feeling a bit blue on a rainy day. It is a serious condition that can last long and influence all aspects of your life. And although its stigmatized – it is real. Rob Nelson of Rob & Jonas Filmmaking tips is an ecologist and an awarded filmmaker who has dealt […]
Recreating a 17th century painting in the 21st century by using only stock photos would be an interesting project under any circumstances. But doing this with The Concert is a more than just interesting. First, it is one of the iconic paintings of Johannes Vermeer, a Dutch painter most people know by Girl with a […]
Lists are good, we like lists, especially when they aim to try and save us some money while letting us get the best value. This particular list comes from Caleb Pike at DSLR Video Shooter. In it, Caleb tackles LED lights, in particular, super low budget LED lights. It can be difficult to know what […]
According to the results of a survey Sony published in 2012, as much as two thirds of non-professional DSLR users have never or rarely taken their camera out of auto mode. There may be plenty of reasons for this, such as buying a camera for fun or as a status symbol. But one of the […]
What is the best lens for street photography? There are many articles and discussions on this topic, and every photographer has their own suggestion and a personal favorite. In the new Kai Wongs video (a.k.a. Digital rev Kai) , you can see all three of these lenses compared in the streets of Hong Kong. So, […]
While the popularity and frequency of use on Instagram can bounce a little up and down, it’s certainly not dying yet. In the last few months, they’ve been adding more features to try to expand the platform’s capability. They’ve taken a leaf from Snapchat’s book with Stories, and they even hope the platform will become […]
The battle between iPhone and DSLR photography is never-ending. The iPhone advocates claim that its not about the equipment, its about the skill. On the other hand, DSLR photographers get mad at iPhone users who call themselves photographers. Although I love my Nikon DSLRs and hate the quality of the photos I make with my […]
I’ve been doing this long enough that I honestly can’t remember why or how I started. I mean, I remember my origin story… but as an adult I also know that is probably a distillation and summary of what exactly went on. There are no easy lessons now. Fifteen year lessons: Photography is communication. Why […]
Getting married is a big deal. It’s the affirmation of love, and the beginning of a journey that one hopes will last a lifetime. The photography from that wedding is an important part of documenting that journey. With the proliferation of cameras today, it’s something that’s often taken for granted. For high school sweethearts Ferris […]
One of the ongoing pain points of being a photographer is the time we spend editing. Dont get me wrong, I love turning a flat image into something breathtaking, but it does take a while to get through a batch of 1000+ photos from a wedding or concert. Combine that with the volume of events […]
