Articles from Rob Baggs

Investing in gear can be a mixed bag of returns, but a good all-rounder can become fundamental to the way you shoot. Is this the best all-rounder for Sony?

There are a lot of ways to improve at photography, and we should never stop trying them. Sometimes, it comes down to just risk versus reward.

A lot of gear we all gawp over — maybe even most of it — is surplus to requirements. But, some gear ends up being essential. What equipment is first in your bag in 2020?

Try as you might, you will end up taking a picture of food at some point, so you may as well get it right.

With drones more prevalent in society with every passing day, legislation and regulation of their use is never far behind. However, chalk one up for Team Drones; a U.S judge has ruled against banning the use of drones in a state's parks.

Cheap lenses are getting better, faster, and more interesting these days. So, how's this wide angle for Leica M mounts?

Important photographs have changed the world in a number of ways since the camera's inception. This is one of the more somber and chilling uses for a photograph.

Olympus has started 2020 positively with the announcement of two cameras and a lens. I had the chance to test-drive the pro camera in Costa Rica to give you a full rundown.

Have you ever seen a photographer breakdown his or her pricing for a decently sized project? Me neither, so here's one.

Olympus is starting the year with a bang by announcing two cameras and a lens, with two on sale as soon as this month!

There were lots of preconceived notions I had for being a professional photographer. Some were right, some were wrong, and most were somewhere in-between. But there were aspects that I hadn't even considered.

Quirky lenses are commonplace on crowdfunding websites like Kickstarter, but they don't all get funded and they aren't all quite this quirky. This lens did get funded and is now in the hands of backers.

Catherine (Kate) Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, has created a series of images to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Holocaust.

Google Pixel 4's astrophotography mode made a bit of a stir when it was announced and I followed Google's blog about the production of that software. But can it really compare to a dedicated camera?

Whether you're shooting on a budget, want to take shots with a singular look, or just enjoy experimenting with different gear, vintage lenses are a spectacular route to take.

Many of us photographers have a penchant for vintage lenses, but this one might top the lot.

Have you ever taken a shot and while you're sure you nailed the focus, it's a little bit softer than you'd expected? Perhaps your lens needs calibrating to ensure the autofocus is perfect.

It doesn't matter how many couples shoots you've done, you can always learn some new poses. Here are over 20 in under 10 minutes!

Could an f/1.25 75mm for mirrorless cameras (albeit with an adaptor currently) and the Leica M be the next go-to bokeh monster in the industry?

Grab a hot drink, sit back, and watch some street photography from the perspective of the photographer, in a blizzard in Chicago.

Most photographers look back at their very earliest work and cringe; I am no exception. But what could I learn from harshly critiquing my earliest imagery and what value might it hold for beginners? Let's find out.

Finding backgrounds for indoor portraiture can be a pain after a while. You can get mileage out of proper backdrops and different lighting setups, but there's an option for punchy portraits with for all intents and purposes, unlimited variations.

No matter how strongly you feel about photography, it can still start to lose its shine. So, how can you avoid losing that fire that keeps the camera in your hand?

One metric of a successful lens that is difficult to measure but highly valuable is "fun." But which lenses are the most fun and why? Here are five of mine.

Do you have an image that should work, but doesn't? Perhaps some color alterations could transform it into something great.

Setting goals is a great idea with anything you want to improve at. However, setting the wrong sort of goals can impact your chances of attaining them. Here is a guide to setting goals that will definitely improve your work.

Levels and Curves adjustments layers in Photoshop are a staple tool for any photographer who uses the software, but they aren't  particularly intuitive to beginners. Here, PHLEARN give a beginner's guide to using both levels and curves.

Black and white photography has a timeless quality, but shooting memorable colorless images is more difficult that it first seems. This little trick can help.

Whether you're thinking about getting your first camera, or like me, you're interested in having a small secondary camera, this video is worthwhile viewing!

A common piece of advice for photography beginners is to use your phone to take images, as it's a powerful camera in the right hands. I used to give this advice too, but after a lot of thought, I realized I was wrong.

Photographing the Milky Way is a bucket list item for most photographers, so here's the foundations for doing so, all in under five minutes.

I'm not joking. Anyone who comments on this article will get a follow up message in December 2020 to see how you got on. Why? Because both committing a goal to paper and telling someone your goal both increase the chances you'll meet it.

The tragic death of a photojournalist — being treated as murder — is now having its motives called into question as her camera and laptop are still missing coincidentally close to an anti-government protest she photographed.

The debate will rage on for as long as there are cameras, but who's currently winning?

Shooting in cities at night can be tricky, but can yield incredible results. Here are 5 tips from Pierre T. Lambert for getting the shot.