I see photographers who don’t use their lens hoods. Or they have them on the lens … but reversed. Here are three reasons why you should use a lens hood. 1. It protects your lens. You want to protect your lens, don’t you? Some of you even put UV filters
Living in the high desert and venturing off into the desert and red rocks for photo shoots has made me very aware of heat problems and cameras. While our cameras are very robust these days you can still get some grief from the heat. Most manufacturers say they are to
taz + tez are an Australian camera bag company surging into the market with stylish, adaptable camera bags that make the perfect addition to travel and event photographers’ kits. In this taz + tez Lens Cap Keeper review, we’ll check out this handy accessory that matches the style of your
I had written a post not long ago providing tips for traveling with photography gear. However, a reader brought to my attention an additional aspect of gear protection that I had overlooked in my article. As a result, I have decided to create a follow-up post to address this. Photography
You like to keep water off your camera, don’t you? A few dollars could save you a lot of grief and protect your camera well. Water, water everywhere (and dust!) Water and electronics don’t mix well. This is particularly true if you are photographing by ocean water, which is corrosive.
Everyone agrees backing up your computer is necessary but not all backup plans are effective. Here’s how to ensure you have the best computer backup plan giving you peace of mind knowing your computer is safe. It starts with the 3-2-1 Backup plan The 3-2-1 Backup plan is simple —
Does bringing three bags for your camera gear when going to the beach seem like overkill? It’s actually not! Read on to see why I bring three separate bags to the beach to help protect my gear. 1. Camera bag If you’re heading out for a leisurely day at the
You all know the debate about watermarks. Should we use them? Do they really help protect our photographs? There are plusses and minuses — it might help to secure your photos (well, that is until Google debunked them), but it also takes away from the clean look of a sharp photograph.
OK ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to get real. I’m opening up about a delicate issue I know a lot of female photographers are experiencing as well. Yes … I’m talking about “upgrading my data assets.” Openhearted confession I’ll put my cards on the table: I’ve been rocking my own
You all know the debate about watermarks. Should we use them? Do they really help protect our photographs? There are plusses and minuses — it might help to secure your photos (well, that is until Google debunked them earlier this month), but it also takes away from the clean look of
(Editor’s note: Marie Tartar continues her series of guest posts regarding her and her husband’s preparations for the upcoming total solar eclipse. The photograph above is of from the area they will be during the eclipse. This installment covers the critical steps for viewers of the event to protect their
Padded and protective wraps have been on the market for more than 10 years now and they’re a fantastic and affordable way to add some protection to your gear, especially when you don’t have a dedicated, protective camera bag. I definitely welcome Ruggard’s padded equipment wraps as a slightly more affordable option to
