Articles from Nicco Valenzuela

Are you using long exposure with artistic intent? 

How do you position your artificial light sources?

“The last travel tripod you’ll ever need” might seem like a very definitive statement, but let’s take a look at what Gitzo is talking about and exactly why is this tripod kit worth getting. 

Have you ever experienced someone attempting to kill your passion for photography? 

What can you do with a 12mm wide lens and is it worth the upgrade?

Has your online presence benefited your photography in any way? Or is just a waste of time and effort? 

Many camera bags are created for limited applications. Not all bags can be as useful for every shooting situation. However, this expansive camera bag system just might have covered most, if not all. 

Smartphone cameras nowadays are extremely capable. But are you making the most out of yours?

Have you ever thought of accessorizing your compact camera? 

One of the most favorite prime lens focal lengths is now in the G Master line. Does it live up to expectations?  

Have you ever found yourself wondering where the passionate photographer in you has gone? 

Sony Announced today, the newest addition to the acclaimed G Master full-frame lens line, the Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM (SEL3514GM) The 35mm range is a well-loved choice for prime lenses which is why the FE 35mm f/1.4 GM is definitely a lens that many Sony Full-frame shooters across various genres have been waiting for.

ACDsee's Photo Studio Ultimate 2021 is packed with a significant deal of new features.  

Are you looking to get some new gear for cheaper prices? Here are some tips that can help you get better and safer deals anywhere.

It’s that time for the year for celebrating togetherness and if you’re fortunate enough to be with family during the holidays of this more than challenging year, it deserves a photograph.

Are you walking the right path? 

What are your go-to troubleshooting tools when shooting landscapes?

Have you tried using old film lenses for video creation? There's quite a charm to it. 

What are the things that hinder you from being a better landscape photographer? 

If you haven't made any bad choices, then that just means you haven't been shooting long enough.  

Knowing the purpose of and controlling each light casting on your model is instrumental in portrait photography. 

Coming to you from professional portrait and wedding photographer Jiggie Alejandrino, this video breaks down the different components of portrait lighting and illustrates what each light aims to do to your photograph. 

Architectural photographers face many technical challenges when shooting massive structures, especially when space to shoot from is limited. This is one of those cases in which the gear absolutely enables the photographer to take better images.  

Here are some filter combination recipes for different landscape photography scenarios. 

What difference can f/1.0 give to your photography? 

Does this full frame camera in compact form live up to the expectations? 

Is landscape photography that one genre that you've always wanted to try? 

When a feature-packed camera that has been long awaited and 5 years in the making finally comes, there might be some amazing features that are overshadowed by the overall specifications of the camera.

Urban-centric designed backpacks have been emerging quite a lot in the past couple of years and while this is not Manfrotto’s first take on it, these may very well be their most stylish ones.

For any photography enthusiast, a nice view of a city’s skyline can be quite irresistible to photograph. 

Shooting cityscapes can be a very simple task overall. With a good overlooking view, a reliable camera, and a sturdy tripod, one can just set up and keep shooting as the changes in the lighting conditions unfold.

With cityscapes, traffic trails, shadow puppets, pink bikes, and bat portraits, Jakarta seems to have such diverse stories for a travel and photography show.

Have you ever dreamed of using photography to recreate your favorite superhero scenes?

 Have you ever gotten inspired by reading a comic book or watching a superhero film enough for you to start working to recreate these scenes into photographs? Well that is exactly a day in the life of cosplay photographer, Jay Tablante.

Have you ever had a photo of yours stolen? Here are some important things you should know about. 

Shooting good portraits at home can be done with the simplest of setups.  

Does this new glass from Tamron live up to the expectations?

How far should you actually go in post-processing a landscape photograph?