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This is a fantastic time to be a photographer. We have new cameras with amazingly high megapixel counts, and the ability to produce decent-looking images at ISOs that never seemed possible. Along with that, we have software that allows us to do . . . practically anything we want with an image. It […]
For those of you not familiar with SIRUI, they are the world’s leading anamorphic lens, lighting equipment, and camera support brand that has long been dedicated to providing photographers and filmmakers with the ultimate shooting experience. SIRUI products are known for their high performance at affordable prices. Prior to my first experience with SIRUI, I […]
I am very excited to tell you about a new product Life Pixel is carrying, Magnetic Infrared Filters. Now I know magnetic filters are not something new, the idea has been around for a while. The reason I’m excited is that Life Pixel has learned from the other magnetic filters and has a product […]
Digital photography has changed the way photographers go about image capture. Gone are the days of 36 exposures, and now it’s not unusual to have a memory card that gives you 3,600 exposures or more. The only issue then becomes having sufficient battery power to shoot all day. Many photographers like to stick to OEM […]
I love dramatic-looking Infrared images, and I have found that quite often I can take an otherwise unimpressive image and make it pop by simply working with Selective Color and Hue/Saturation in Photoshop. Here’s an example below This is a Standard Infrared image at 720 nm. I shot this in St. Louis during my workshop […]
There is a story that came out this week about Canon that could have repercussions for other camera companies as well. A story broke a few days ago that third-party lens manufacturer, Viltrox was sent a cease and desist letter informing them they had infringed on Canon’s copyrights. Initially, Canon did not respond to […]
As an artist, what are you afraid of? One thing I have learned over the years is that most artists are their own worst critics. Many times artists are slowed, or even stopped by their own insecurities. Often though, by moving from a place of comfort to the unknown they find they can do amazing […]
In the Caribbean Sea just south of Cuba is the island of Hispaniola. The island contains the nation of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. While I can’t suggest visiting Haiti, the Dominican Republic is a tropical paradise. For a photographer, it’s a dream come true. For an infrared photographer even more so. Super Color Infrared […]
The Cumberland Island Workshop 2022 Located off the coast of St. Marys, Georgia is the barrier island, Cumberland Island. Cumberland Island is approximately 16 miles long and at the widest point, it is 3 miles wide. image courtesy of the Parks Service Since 1972, the island has been a National Park known for its beautiful […]
I love the look of long-exposure photography. You can create a different look and feel to a scene. Long-exposure Infrared images are possible, with the right preparation and gear. Let’s go through some simple steps to getting a great long exposure Infrared image. #1. Get a good tripod. Over the past few years, the quality […]
I hate winter, ….. hate it. For me as an artist, it is the most depressing, discouraging time. I don’t like the cold and find it hard to see the beauty in everything being …dead. I’ve felt this way for years and have spent plenty of winters with my camera not getting much use. I’ve […]
Like most photographers, I love black-and-white infrared images. There is a purity and intensity to a well-crafted monochrome image, and there are many software options out there to help convert an image to black-and-white. In my experience, the best way to convert an infrared image to monochrome is a method that gives me the most […]
As Canon moved forward with their R series mirrorless cameras, they have been releasing more and more of their RF mount lenses. One of the latest is the RF 16mm f2.8 STM lens. I jumped on the pre-order for this lens and was lucky enough to receive the lens two weeks ago. I held off […]
Recently while online I came across a device that really caught my eye. It is an adapter ring allowing an old Canon FD film lens to be connected to a Canon RF mount. For some people that may seem strange, but I immediately knew I had to have it, and the best part is the […]
Super color Infrared is by far our most popular Infrared conversion because it offers such a wide range of options in post-production. When properly white balanced, you have 4 color tones, Red and Yellow in the sky and Blue and Cyan in the foliage. When channel swapped, it has a great faux color look. The […]
Pro-photographer Ben McKechnie’s introduction to photography came when he received a camera as a birthday present when he was a child. He started taking it everywhere he went on family holidays in France and Italy. But despite the early start with cameras, before becoming a photographer, he was a writer. In fact, he didn’t truly […]
Jim Mahar’s journey into photography started while working as a hairdresser in London’s West End. Jim was fortunate to have worked on some of the world’s most famous glossy publications as a hairstylist for photoshoots. He realised that he was as interested in the photography aspect of the shoot as he was in hairstyling. So […]
Every photographer has hit a creative wall at some point in their photography journey. You may just feel disillusioned in general because work isn’t coming through. Or even if you are not a pro, it could just be that you are struggling to capture unique photos when you are on location. Your tested and trusted […]
Food is a great subject to practice photographing at home. While you may not get the same results as when shooting in a studio with proper lighting, a stylist and fancy props, you can still take great photos of food at home. It is also good practice for when you are travelling as you will […]
If I were writing this article a few years ago, there wouldn’t really be any competition between high-end DSLR cameras and mirrorless cameras. DSLR cameras were so far ahead that buying a mirrorless would mean compromising on several factors including image size and quality. There was also the issue around the optical viewfinder versus a […]
