Hourly Photographers Are Like Vending Machines
The title said photographers who charge by the hour are like vending machines of the photography world. There is everything wrong with that, and my quest is to help you earn more money.
New Mac User Tries Apple Accessories for the First Time
I recently switched from a Windows desktop to a Macbook Pro, but I still haven't tried many of the Apple accessories that Mac users swear by. In this video, I try out the AirPods Max and the Magic Keyboard, Trackpad, and Mouse for the first time.
3 Must-Know Tips for Capturing Beautiful Seascapes
Over the past six weeks, I've photographed more sunsets than I can count along the coast. As someone who primarily shoots on land, I had a lot to learn about shooting the sea and have put together a few of the most important lessons I came away with for your next seascape location.
Important Advice for Portrait Photographers
Portrait photography is a popular but challenging genre that requires you to be at the top of your game in handling a camera, creating lighting setups, post-processing, posing, interacting with a subject, and more. If you are new to the genre and looking to improve, check out this great video tutorial that offers some helpful advice sure to improve your images.
A Review of the New Fujifilm X-H2S Mirrorless Camera
The Fujifilm X-H2S is the latest in the company's highly popular X Series of mirrorless cameras, and it brings with it a wide variety of improved capabilities and new features. This great video review takes a look at the camera and the sort of image quality and performance you can expect from it in practice.
Product Photography Made Easy: We Review the Ombar Light Box
The Ombar Photo Studio Light Box is a 24”x24” LED box designed to make product photography simple, even for those with limited studio skills. In this review, we discuss the features, pros, and cons and whether this might be the light box for you.
A Beginner's Guide to Using Flash for Outdoor Portrait Photography
One of the most fundamental skills every portrait photographer should learn is using flash for lighting their images. However, flash is not just for working in a studio. This helpful video tutorial will show you how to use flash for outdoor portrait photography.
A First Look at the New Fujifilm XF 18-120mm f/4 R LM PZ WR Lens
Fujifilm's X-H2S has been receiving most of the attention the last few days, but along with it, Fuji released a few compelling lenses, the XF 150-600mm f/5.6-8 R LM OIS WR and the XF 18-120mm f/4 R LM PZ WR.
See the Unbelievable Moment Famous Photographers Are Hurled From a Boat in Giant Waves
Part of being an action sports photographer is getting as close as possible to the thrills happening right before you. But how close is too close? See two famous surf photographers come perilously close to losing it all in deathly surf recently.
The Two Most Important Traits of a Landscape Photographer
This article is about two traits you need as a landscape photographer if you want to take photos that stand out. And I'm not talking about a good eye for composition, love for the outdoors, or an adequate fitness level to reach the photo locations you want to photograph. Those are also important. But there are two key characteristics you need as a foundation.
How to Work Nondestructively in Photoshop
One of the most fundamental principles every photographer should learn when it comes to post-processing is how to edit nondestructively. If you are learning the ropes in Photoshop, this is something you need to pay careful attention to. This fantastic video tutorial will show you to ensure that you are working in Photoshop in as nondestructive a manner as possible.
Helpful Photo Editing Tips for Beginners
When you are new to editing images, it can be a bit overwhelming learning all the various methods and tools professionals use to create the final photos they are known for. This fantastic video tutorial will show you a variety of helpful tricks you can use to create better and more compelling images.
I Tried Traveling Light. How Did I Get Along Without My Kit?
As a keen photographer, whether professional or amateur, one of the best parts of traveling to unfamiliar places is being able to capture new and interesting images. Whether you’re going on a dedicated photography trip, working away, or on family vacation, I'm sure we all put aside some space for our main camera and a lens or two. What if you left your kit at home and traveled light?
How to Take Fantastic Landscape Photos Without Even Leaving Your Car
If you watch videos of professional landscape photographers in action, you will probably notice that they often have to hike miles through often unforgiving terrain to get the shot. However, for many of us, such hikes simply are not possible or desirable.
Helpful Tips for Better Plant and Flower Photos
Summer is just about upon us, and it brings with it a myriad of blooming flowers and plants that make for wonderful subjects. If you are interested in capturing some of that beauty, check out this excellent video tutorial that will show you some helpful tips and techniques for photographing flowers and plants along with some creative ideas for doing so.
A Review of the New Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens
Sigma's newest lens, the 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary, is here, and it offers photographers and filmmakers the versatility of a wide angle coupled with a wide maximum aperture, all at an affordable price, making it a great option for a variety of genres and applications.
Create Stunning Portraits With This Simple Two-Light Setup
Creating an even, flattering light in the studio doesn't have to be difficult. In this tutorial, I will show you three simple parallel lighting hacks to make portraits that everyone from the boardroom to Broadway will love.
Comparing the Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM to the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens
35mm lenses with wide apertures are some of the most popular out there, and there is certainly no shortage of options for Sony shooters. This excellent video comparison takes a look at two choices, the Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM and the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art.
Three Excellent Lenses for Landscape Photography
Landscape photography allows for a wide range of lenses to be used to realize your creative vision, meaning photographers have a lot of choices available to them.
Olympus XA Retrospective: 35mm Pocket Sized Perfection?
The perfect camera probably doesn’t exist, but there are certainly some that come close. In this retrospective look at the classic Olympus XA, find out why I've come to love this tiny powerhouse from the past.
Our First Look at 3 New Compact Sony E Mount Lenses: 11mm f/1.8, 15mm f/1.4 G and 10-20mm f/4 G PZ
Sony just announced three new compact wide angle lenses for APS-C cameras after a long while. Let's take a look at what’s new with these lenses and if they are worth checking out.
A Look at the Weird New Laowa 24mm T14 2x PeriProbe Lens
The Venus Optics Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe lens was one of the weirdest and most interesting lenses we have ever seen, and it enabled photographers to get intriguing images that would be near-impossible to get otherwise.
Four Lessons Learned From Reviewing Multiple Brands of Cameras
Today, I’ll share with you a few lessons I've learned after several years of taking cameras and other gear through their paces.
A Review of the New Fujifilm XF 150-600mm f/5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Lens
Along with the X-H2S, Fujifilm has announced the XF 150-600mm f/5.6-8 R LM OIS WR lens, which offers a ton of reach for sports, wildlife, and bird photographers. How does it hold up in the real word? This excellent video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you will be able to expect.
A First Look at the New Fujifilm X-2HS Mirrorless Camera
Fujifilm's latest camera, the X-H2S, is here, and it brings with it a veritable plethora of improvements and new features. This excellent video review takes a first look at the camera and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it.