I’ve been there, you’ve been there, we’ve all been there. You’re at the scene, camera set up, exposure time determined and you push the shutter button on the camera or your cable release. Now you wait. And wait… Still waiting… The light is so perfect with the purples and pinks
At first glance, it might appear as if a ring light has only one purpose in photography. But really, you can think outside the circle (pun intended) to use a ring light in multiple ways. Today we’d like to share some of those with you. Standard method The standard method
We see it every day. Someone becomes a photographer and thinks, “Now I get to make photographs for the rest of my life.” Sure, you can and you will. But not as much as you think. In fact, maybe 20% of the time you will be making photographs, while the
If you are like me, then you did not grow up around little kids. If you are like me, then you did not learn tips to be a better grown-up, around kids. Because of that, I did not even think I would be a dad one day. I never learned
In September 2021, a news story broke worldwide about a photographer deleting all photos from a wedding. Not only that, but it was during the wedding, in front of the groom. This story is controversial to couples getting married and to wedding photographers. Here is what happened … Dog groomer
The MantisPod Pro is a tabletop and handheld tripod unlike any other. It’s lightweight and extremely compact. As someone who regularly records vlogs and other videos on the go, I was intrigued by the concept of the PGYTECH MantisPod. In fact, I am a regular user of the SwitchPod, which
With Apple’s iOS 15 on the horizon, we’ll have a ton of improvements at our fingertips. But while you wait for the new iOS version to come out, now is a good time to get ahead and download apps that will change the game for your mobile photography and videography.
I have spent three months with the Nikon 85mm f/1.8 lens for the Nikon Mirrorless bodies with a Z mount. This lens rivals the classic F mount lenses, which have been in Nikon’s lineup for decades between D and G type lenses.
For years I have struggled with something that is quite silly. You see, I have a bunch of lighting equipment. Some are compact, some are larger. I seriously dislike lugging around big lights. I also seriously dislike using tiny speedlights since they aren’t typically powerful enough for my needs. So
Times and technology have changed drastically since IPPAWARDS launched in 2008. So I sat down with Kenan, the founder of IPPAWARDS, and asked some questions that you might be wondering yourself. Can you tell me about IPPA? How did you first come up with the idea for IPPA? What does
Back in 2015, I predicted this day was coming. Sure, this was a pre-mirrorless era for Nikon. So the Z brand did not exist. At the time, I thought the camera would be called the Nikon MF. You can read my prediction on LinkedIn. Now, in 2021, Nikon has officially announced
There is an inherent trade-off in having any lens designed for full-frame size sensor cameras: It is much longer and has much more length than it does effective diameter. At the same time, lenses designed for cropped sensors are shorter, compact and lightweight. Before you purchase a Nikon lens, you
