Wireless microphone units are getting smaller and more powerful with each iteration. Ulanzi sent me the Mini Mic A200 to check out. The box that this system is packed in is smaller than many units when they have been stripped down. Looking forward to sharing what I discover about this
It’s fall and that makes for many and varied targets for your photography. When you are out and about it’s a good idea to keep a sharp eye out. Sometimes the simplest thing can lead to a lovely image. Or, at least I think so! The Leaf Looking for piles
Especially for photographers that have small spaces here’s an idea for being able to photograph art for reproduction. Here’s a technique I use for smaller pieces and for art that has no hangers. Set up First thing that is needed for this set is a tripod that can point straight
I fought the idea of photographing deep space objects such as Nebulas and Galaxies other than our own Milky Way. My friend, Larry Gunn suggested I dip my toe into the genre with a device called the SeeStar S50. A reasonably priced automated telescope/camera that can navigate to targets automatically.
OM System sent me the OM5 Mark II for review. This is a nice upgrade from the OM 5. For the advanced amateur or photographer that is looking for a lightweight yet capable camera, in my opinion, this is a winner. OM System OM-5 Mark II — Initial thoughts After
“Talk about a challenge! Inventor of the Platypod ecosystem, Dr. T asked me to push the envelope once again knowing I like a challenge. Nice background. Continuous LED panel light for blurred movement. Rear curtain sync flash lighting the subject over the blur. I tapped local saxophone player Chris Counelis
I reviewed another BoyaLink 3 Wireless Microphone not too long ago. Boya sent me another to run through the paces. I think this is my new go-to tool for sound. The Magic is a transformable wireless mic with a small form factor with powerful results. Boya sent me the mic
During a Night Sky and Milky Way Workshop in Sedona, Arizona, I made a star trail image. I also set up a second camera while the main camera was making Milky Way exposures. Check out the Milky Way article here. Camera support When you are training two cameras on the
We held the last Milky Way and Night Sky workshop in Sedona, Arizona this past week. It was a good one! Three students participated, who all have studied with me in the past got to see and photograph the Bortle Four skies. Can’t wait to see what they have captured
Here’s the latest in a series on lighting in the studio. Wood is the subject and we are building depth and dimension by lighting from behind. This was assigned by Dr. T from Platypod. Note that I am a Platypod Ambassador and have been given gear with which to work.
Sometimes, the best laid plans of mice and men do not pan out. Wanted to capture some new dragonfly photos. That didn’t quite work out. But I did put together a water lily image that I ended up liking. This is a theme I seem to revisit quite often in
This is part of an ongoing assignment from Dr. T at Platypod. We reviewed ideas in the book, Light, Science and Magic by Fil Hunter and Paul Fuqua to share. Here is a way to add nice soft specular and shape forming light patterns. Here’s a link to the article
