Do you ever print your photos? Not just post them on social media, but real tangible images printed on beautiful photo paper? If you don’t,
I wrote an article about selling photography online and was thinking about it today as I opened up one of the print on demand sites
It wasn’t too long ago when medium format cameras cost upward of $20,000 each! However, Pentax, and more recently, Fujifilm, went on the offensive with
Already planning for this year’s fall photography shoot? Whether you’re new to landscape photography in the fall season or want to do better this time, it’s always
There is no argument from me that Lightroom Classic is a terrific tool for editing and collating your photos, but I also love the fact
I was on the hunt for wall art to match my lovely yellow and turquoise shower curtain and decided to make my own photo mandala
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Split light isn’t one of the most flattering light patterns but it is one of the most dramatic ones. Here’s how to use just one light, placed in the right position, to create a dramatic portrait. Split lighting is exactly what it sounds like Split lighting is exactly what it
The eternal late bloomer, I know I’ve been a little late joining the mirrorless camera party. Finally, two weeks ago I dusted off my credit card and took the plunge by ordering the Canon EOS R5. It arrived at my local post office earlier than anticipated, which was a nice
Capturing the fall harvest and making the most of the pumpkin season is what fall is all about for me. And on this first day of fall, photographing pumpkin soup, pumpkin pie, sweet potatoes, pumpkin fritters and more just gets you in the spirit of things! Whether it is food
Image feedback is important. Yet, we post our images all over social media looking for likes, hearts and comments. We crave recognition and validation in the work we spend days and hours on, so we can feel good about what we are doing, so we don’t feel like we are
Using the right backdrop is a crucial part of your food photography setup. Fortunately, there are now many options readily available from most photography supply stores. But if you want to add a personal touch or customize it to your specific needs, you always have the option to make your
For many years, I have been a huge fan of ultra-wide-angle zooms. Lenses that go from ultra-wide to wide focal lengths, to me, are some of the most versatile lenses around. These days, when I go on photowalks through my city, an ultra-wide-angle zoom is the only lens I take
Today’s modern cameras come with powerful features that make night photography a lot easier. They include the increasingly capable cameras of smartphones. If you’re curious about night photography with the iPhone 12, you might get some cool ideas from this Apple Creative Projects installment. Landon of Apple Grand Central in New York
We often hear the saying that we must learn the rules of photography first before we break them. However, as Daniel Inskeep of Mango Street tell us in the video above, we often aren’t told in detail how to break these rules. If this is something you’ve also noticed and would like to hear
Fall is one of the best times for portrait sessions. So, it’s also a perfect season to do mini fall portrait sessions to promote and expand your photography business. Are you doing seasonal shoots for the first time? Are you a new portrait photographer in your area? Looking for a
It doesn’t matter what genre you shoot, someone always asks what gear you use. While I do believe that it’s the craft that is important, I do have a few favorite go-to lenses I always pull out of my bag. So here are my favorite E-mount lenses for portraits, which
Do you ever print your photos? Not just post them on social media, but real tangible images printed on beautiful photo paper? If you don’t, then perhaps you should. Consider these reasons why you should print your photos. Lost art There are various reasons for printing your photos — digital
I wrote an article about selling photography online and was thinking about it today as I opened up one of the print on demand sites I sell (and lease) on. I was shocked and happy to see that someone (two buyers) had purchased 15 different images of mine — three
It wasn’t too long ago when medium format cameras cost upward of $20,000 each! However, Pentax, and more recently, Fujifilm, went on the offensive with medium format cameras and they managed to bring the prices crashing down. Now, you can buy both DSLR and mirrorless-based medium format cameras that cost
Already planning for this year’s fall photography shoot? Whether you’re new to landscape photography in the fall season or want to do better this time, it’s always great to pick up a tip or two from other photographers. Today’s set of fall landscape photography tips from Mark Denney would be a great start! In
Split light isn’t one of the most flattering light patterns but it is one of the most dramatic ones. Here’s how to use just one light, placed in the right position, to create a dramatic portrait. Split lighting is exactly what it sounds like Split lighting is exactly what it
The eternal late bloomer, I know I’ve been a little late joining the mirrorless camera party. Finally, two weeks ago I dusted off my credit card and took the plunge by ordering the Canon EOS R5. It arrived at my local post office earlier than anticipated, which was a nice
Capturing the fall harvest and making the most of the pumpkin season is what fall is all about for me. And on this first day of fall, photographing pumpkin soup, pumpkin pie, sweet potatoes, pumpkin fritters and more just gets you in the spirit of things! Whether it is food
Image feedback is important. Yet, we post our images all over social media looking for likes, hearts and comments. We crave recognition and validation in the work we spend days and hours on, so we can feel good about what we are doing, so we don’t feel like we are
Using the right backdrop is a crucial part of your food photography setup. Fortunately, there are now many options readily available from most photography supply stores. But if you want to add a personal touch or customize it to your specific needs, you always have the option to make your
For many years, I have been a huge fan of ultra-wide-angle zooms. Lenses that go from ultra-wide to wide focal lengths, to me, are some of the most versatile lenses around. These days, when I go on photowalks through my city, an ultra-wide-angle zoom is the only lens I take
