Articles from Christopher Malcolm

Building a career as a professional artist is a long journey of ups and downs. Here’s one lesson to take along to help you on your way. 

There may not be any firm answers. But, there are a few things to consider when considering a career in photography. 

With video capabilities on par with the best available options for moving images, Nikon’s Z 9’s has gone from a hopeful purchase to a critical part of my photography and filmmaking. 

One of the best tools you can use to progress as a photographer is one that anyone can obtain without a single dollar being spent. 

Today, I’d just like to muse a bit of some lessons I’ve learned over a long career as a professional photographer. Hopefully, some of these concepts will help you as well. 

Some big new things are coming to Nikon’s line of mirrorless cameras. 

With the release of the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8, I thought it would be a good time to take a look at the current list of options for photographers of all types. 

Today, Nikon introduced a new lens that should have wildlife enthusiasts very excited. 

I am not a wildlife photographer. But I really enjoy doing it. Kind of like I can’t sing to save my life. But that doesn’t stop me from testing the limits of my dog’s love for me by belting out the opening lines of “I Will Always Love You” each time I step into the shower.

Shooting on location can be a stressful time. So, what are some of the questions I ask myself before heading out into the wild? 

Our reasons for finding our way behind the lens of a camera are as various as the courses we choose to take with our lives. Here are just a few of mine. 

They may not cost a lot. But these are two lenses that punch well above their weight. 

I am not a Sony shooter, but, for the last couple of months, I’ve gotten a chance to play with the Sony a7S III and use it for an assortment of projects. Here are my impressions from the outside looking in. 

The new Nikon Z 9 is nearly a perfect camera for my needs. So how could it get even more perfect? 

The Nikon Z 9 is built for speed. Here are the first customizations I’ve chosen to make mine even faster. 

Is it possible that gear that costs you more can end up costing you less? Let’s explore. 

Amid a busy week, I figured I’d share a few brief thoughts on why it’s important to keep moving forward and why it’s just as important to sometimes remain still long enough to see where you stand. 

Logic and emotion don’t always mix. In this article, I’ll tell you about one such moment for me. 

Today, we’ll look at three simple questions you should ask when deciding which images make the cut for your professional portfolio. 

After my initial thoughts article, I have now spent the past month shooting with the new Nikon Z 9 pretty much every day. A month may not be enough for a long-term review, but I’ve already found myself in an incredibly diverse set of situations, and while some question the existence of love at first sight, I must say this camera has been something special right out of the box. 

Let’s have a look at the many people behind the scenes that help us to create our singular vision. 

A new year, a new approach. Another entry from Captain Obvious that is somehow ever so easy to ignore. 

As the old year rolls into the new, it’s that time again to make a few photographic resolutions. 

It has arrived! I've got my hands on a production unit of the new Nikon Z 9 flagship mirrorless camera, and here are my initial thoughts. 

A brief story to round out the year and launch us into the next. 

Yes, I am a fan of West Side Story. And, yes, I may have just walked out of a screening of Steven Spielberg’s remake. But aside from borrowing inspiration for my title, I promise you that at no point in this article will I break out into song. Nobody wants that. Nobody.

What is the best way to power all your devices on the go? Here’s a quick look at just a handful of the devices that keep my gear energized when I’m on the road. 

Growing your skillset and your career as an artist can be filled with pitfalls. But even though many mistakes are shared amongst nearly all photographers, the good news is that most can be avoided if you only know where to look. 

After a long weekend with too much food and too little exercise, I found myself receiving a gift that contained both a product and a lesson. 

During an effort to rid my house of excess belongings this weekend, I stumbled upon an analogy that should help inform my gear buying decisions going forward. 

How do you define success as a photographer? How do you know when you’ve reached the goal you’ve set for yourself when you first started your journey behind the lens? 

As I am knee-deep in production this week, I thought I’d take this week’s article to share an experience outside the normal photography realm that still has lessons to teach for every small business owner. 

Should I upgrade or shouldn’t I upgrade? It’s an age-old question. But perhaps the first question you should ask is: “can I buy?" 

Nikon has finally officially announced their new flagship mirrorless camera, the Z 9. The long-rumored specs are now confirmed, and the promise of the system has exceeded expectations. 

To go big or to go small, that is the question. In today’s article, I’ll look at a handful of pros and cons of each to try and figure out which is the best approach. 

Well, the moment all Nikon shooters have been waiting for has finally arrived. The new flagship Z 9 arrives tomorrow. 

In the continuing buildup to the upcoming release of Nikon’s new flagship camera, the Z 9, Nikon has just released the third teaser of the camera to come.