I explored Hog Farm, an abandoned hippie commune located on top of a mountain, at night. This is the long, strange trip along the way. The Hog Farm The Hog Farm is likely the longest running hippie commune in the United States. Activist Hugh Romney, more famously known as Wavy
Let’s go over some benefits of mastering the art of following up. If you are anything like me, you want to move on to the next shoot once a previous one is finished. The pressure to keep a steady flow of work is undeniably strong; especially when you have bills
Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation recently announced the RICOH GR III HDF and RICOH GR IIIx HDF premium digital compact cameras. These new versions of the acclaimed RICOH GR III and RICOH GR IIIx cameras feature a newly-developed Highlight Diffusion Filter (HDF) that diffuses highlights for softer light, creating more expressive
You don’t have to light paint everything in a scene. Sometimes, keeping parts in the shadow is emotionally more powerful. What is light painting? The term is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night photograph. Really, though, light painting is a technique that uses a
The short answer, of course, is yes. But the road to stunning sunrise photography isn’t always easy or pain-free. This challenge is what UK-based landscape photographer Thomas Heaton talks about in the video above. Anyone who has ever tried to do landscape photography during the Golden Hour (sunrise, in this case), knows
Join me as I edit a 1920s Gatsby-inspired portrait in DxO Nik 6 Collection Silver Efex, using global adjustments and U-point local adjustments to multiple areas of my image. I finish it off with some filters, film types and frames. Nik Silver Efex is quick and simple, just how I
With new still cameras bringing professional-level video to photographers it is only a matter of time before people will ask us to make motion pictures. Cinema quality video is here New graffiti is on the subway car and it’s telling us to get our video skills up and running —
I’ve been on a little bit of a still-life deep dive lately, all thanks to the Hobolite Mini. It’s such a cool and versatile little light and it’s just perfect for small-ish still-life setups. I recently had these yummy strawberry tarts and fresh strawberries in the studio recently and I
In this Mylio Photos tutorial, learn when to use one over the other and how to combine them for even better results. Managing and finding the right photos, videos, and documents from a vast collection can be daunting. Mylio Photos simplifies this process with two powerful features: Dynamic Search and QuickFilters. Understanding when
I’ve used a lot of smartphone rigs, many of which included the bare minimum in features and offered limited comfort. But, Zeniko has changed the game with the MR11 Smartphone Video Rig Kit. I received their MR11 Smartphone Video Rig Kit for review, and it was immediately clear that their
Okay, I’ll admit I’ve been fighting using my smartphone for making any images. I am a professional photographer after all with the proper tools and kit that goes with that. After quite a bit of prodding and pushing from some fellow pros I finding a place for the iPhone as
In the ever-evolving world of photography gear, zoom lenses often steal the spotlight. Their versatility is undeniable, offering a convenient range of focal lengths in a single package. But sometimes, it’s the simple, unassuming prime lenses – particularly the classic 50mm and 85mm – that deserve another look. Here’s why
