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Photographing the world from the sky can be an amazing experience. Not only will you capture unique photos, but often they will show familiar scenes in a way that people haven’t seen before. But capturing aerial photographs can be tough, so here 7 tips to help you capture better aerial photos. Check Your Gear It […]
For eons, mankind has looked up into the night sky in wonderment. All the stars and celestial bodies which hover over our heads have always held a nearly indescribable allure. Since the advent of photography we have looked for ways to photograph all the beautiful happenings of our galactic home. You might think that […]
Capturing photographs of people always seems to be the most daunting element of photography for a lot of beginners. This is often due to shyness but the fear of the person you are photographing getting angry also plays a role in discouraging people to capture photographs of people. But if you really want your travel […]
Forests are wonderful places to photograph and can often give you stand out shots that will not only look great in your portfolio but also hanging on your wall. There are so many opportunities for photography in forests and the great thing is that you can go back again and again as the changing seasons […]
Today, lensbaby unveiled it’s newest lens, the Velvet 85. I’ve had the opportunity for the past two weeks to test this lens out, so I can give you an honest assessment of their new art lens. First, full disclosure, I am a big fan of the Lensbaby lenses. Their Velvet 56 is always in […]
If you’ve read any of my other blogs, you might know that I started IR photography as a spinoff of my astrophotography. Both of these types of photography have some similarities. First, most cameras need to be modified to shoot IR photos. For the exact same reason, you’ll need to modify your camera to shoot […]
According to news and rumor on the internet, Thursday, 06/29 Canon will announce two new cameras; the long awaited 6D Mark II and the SL2. All the information we have so far is coming from rumor sites like Canon Rumors, PetaPixel and Nokishita Camera which is a Japanese site. Here’s what we know so far: The 6D […]
As most people know, mirrorless is rapidly becoming THE way to shoot Infrared images. With a mirrorless converted camera there are no focus issues and you get to compose your images by seeing in Infrared. I get the opportunity to speak with most people who have a camera converted with Life Pixel and for the […]
Perhaps no technique since the advent of digital photography has drawn more interest and excitement than High Dynamic Range – HDR. The sensor in your digital camera has the ability to capture a finite contrast ratio. Each camera brand and model may be different, causing the particular ratio to vary, but whatever that resolving power […]
The lens is the eye through which a camera sees. No matter what kind of camera you use, the lens is one of the single most important investments you will make. So in the spirit making wise decisions and minimizing buyer’s remorse the gear-savvy photographer will make it a point to understand the basics of […]
Any photographer who has experience with stock agencies will tell you that it is takes time and effort to see a return on your photos. You are competing with not only other photographers but also potentially anyone with a camera (or even a smart phone). So, if you want to make money from your photos […]
Perhaps there are few things as overtly confusing for most people in photography than aperture. The relationship between f/numbers, depth of field, and lens speed isn’t always clear. Honestly, understanding aperture isn’t always easy. But there’s hope! In this article, we will talk about what exactly aperture is, how it is measured, and it means […]
Photography in the great outdoors is a wonderful experience for any type of photographer. Breaking away from the daily hustle and grind and making photographs out in nature is both relaxing and rejuvenating to your creative spirit. The fresh air, open spaces, and the excitement of the unknown make outdoor photography a great exercise both […]
The purpose of this article is to provide technical advice as a starting point for people who are looking to photograph the moon. The goal is to help people venturing into astrophotography save time by avoiding the trial and error process. Methodology The same Canon 5DS R body was used for all of the photographs. […]
Arches National Park is a US National Park in eastern Utah, just outside of Moab. The park is over 120 square miles and contains the highest density of natural arches in the world. It’s well known for things like Balancing Rock, Delicate Arch and an amazing variety Geological formations. At one time, there were over […]
As much as I enjoy making photographs when I’m out on one of my adventures, I look forward to spending time in front of my computer processing them. It’s a great deal of fun to use the various tools I have at my disposal to try and tease out the details that made an impression […]
A few years after I began my photography adventure I took a photography class that came free with my first SLR camera. I thought I knew a lot about photography. After taking the class I thought I knew all there was to know about photography. Funny thing is that all these years later I’m still […]
Retro Made Easy When we think of “vintage style” photographs what we may be actually envisioning is a photo that bears many of the characteristics of analog film photography. These characteristics include subtle nuances in film grain and development, toning, and contrasts. The variations and combinations of these traits are quite literally too many to […]
Graduated neutral density filters, or GND’s, have been a mainstay in the gear bags of landscape and nature photographers for years. The filter consists a piece of glass which is stained to darken only one half. The purpose of this is to give the photographer a tool to control extreme differences in exposure latitudes. Frequently, […]
Travel photography is arguably the most difficult branch of photography because it encompasses so many different genres. One minute you might be photographing a famous landmark and the next minute you’ll be photographing a busy local market. But one of the most important elements of any destination are it’s people. They will help bring that […]
