Weve all seen those photos where a model in a pool or the ocean throws her hair back to create a beautiful splash, but I bet youve never seen the Arctic Circle version of it. Equipped with a few tea-filled thermoses, and with science on his side, Photographer Michael Davies and his friend Markus headed [...]
The release of Apples iPhone 6s including quite a few upgrades to the devices cameras, and part of the reason behind that was revealed during a recent interview with 60 Minutes Charlie Rose. Due to the fact that the camera is the most-used feature of any Apple product, and the fierce competition in the mobile [...]
Long-time readers of this site are already familiar with my family, having watched my kids grow up in photos. Seen above, on the left, is my daughter Emily. You guys met her when she was eight.
She's seventeen now, and headed off to college next year. Which... more
One of the most exciting developments in photography in the last year or two is the drone – high flying cameras that enable you to capture unique viewpoints of common subjects. Recently the cost of getting a camera into the air has dropped dramatically and if you decide to venture down this road I guarantee you wont be disappointed. Apart from the amazing images you will capture, they are also tremendous fun!
As with most modern technology there is a vast range of... more
One of the most difficult parts of being a freelance photographer is having to get on clients for continually trying to weasel their way out of a contract, even after the work has been completed. Normally, you end up with the payment, but its not unheard of for photographers to get burnt. To help prevent [...]
Today is the day. From here on out, anyone who purchases a drone must register their device with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) before their UAV ever takes flight. While the process is both simple and affordable only $5 and a few lines of information submitted online a new [...]
Some of the iconic portrait photographers, like Annie Leibovitz have a very common look for their studio portraits, they are shot against a hand painted textured backdrop. You know what I am talking about. Those gorgeous backdrops with random soft patters.Those backdrops are hand painted on canvas (just like works of art), and show great [...]
Cameras with built-in Wi-Fi connectivity are all the rage today, but not necessarily the most intuitive feature to unlock.Luckily, Canon seems to have listened to 6D owners, and increased the ease of use of their Wi-Fi platform by switching up the free mobile phone app that comes with the 6D. Previous versions of the app where called EOS Remote and Canon CameraWindow, but earlier this year, a new improved app called... more
A Light Blaster is a device that projects slides or transparencies onto walls and models. There is a commercial Light Blaster version for small strobes out there and it does have a studio adapter. But I, as always, prefer to go the DIY route Though this article will have a lot of build info, the [...]
