Composition for kids is a relatively easy and fun thing for them to learn. I have vivid memories of my dad sharing his love of photography with me. The weight of this strange object in my hand the first time he brought out his old SLR is something I’ll never
The Lowepro Trekker Lite SLX 120 is a low-key sling or waist-style bag. It accommodates a full-frame camera with attached lens and one or two more lenses in a slim profile. We were sent one for review. How does it stack up in real-life usage? Find out in our full
Far and away my favorite subject to photograph for relaxation and practice is the Landscape venue. Having grown up in the Blue Ridge mountain region of Southwest Virginia, learning to make better landscape photographs has been a staple in my own learning curve over the years and an ever-present means
When packing for trips, I find myself seesawing between my Fuji X system and Nikon DSLRs. We do underwater, street, nature and landscape photography. Do I pack the Fuji X-Pro2, the crop sensor Nikon D500 and my old D800 or complicate things and buy the new Nikon D850? Earlier this
If you’re stacking for star trail or Milky Way images, having a great timer is crucial. And if it’s easy to use at night is even better. Enter the Phottix Aion Universal Wireless Timer and Shutter Release (intervalometer and timer) with radio remote control. An intervalometer is a timer that
Happy Summer! It’s time to get away from the computer or out of the darkroom and enjoy the beautiful weather and head to the beach! Here are 3 tips on making great beach photographs. I shot these photographs at the end of the day, catching the very last bit of light,
Do you know a Dad who could use some cool stuff for photography for Father’s Day? Of course, you do. Here are a few ideas. Like last year’s Father’s Day gift article, I’ve tried to create a list of good, original gifts that Dad might not already have. Dads who
Mirrorless cameras are the future. Many are filled with amazing tech. So what reasons would there be to still use a DSLR? Turns out there’s a few. And not to worry, this is not an anti-mirrorless camera rant. These are simply a few reasons why someone might reach for a
It’s pretty easy to make your own natural light “studio” for just a little money and a little time for set up. “Portraits Unplugged” is what I call shooting with ambient light and it’s important to understand the direction, quality and depth of light in order to make a portrait
Modern cameras are expensive but they are designed to last many years. Still, a time will come when you need to upgrade your camera. But, how do you tell when that time has arrived? The truth is that any camera purchased in the last five years is a powerhouse. For
The Nikon Z 9 is already getting quite a few accolades. But naturally here, I’m going to focus on the night photography aspect of things. Is the Nikon Z 9 the new king of night photography cameras? If not, it looks like it’s seriously amazing. Even if we don’t have
Can long exposure photos damage your camera sensor? For that matter, can long exposure star trails photography ruin your sensor? These are questions that never seem to disappear. I’ll discuss these and more. “My friend says that doing star trails can damage your camera sensor. Is that true?” Photography forums
