Pride Month is one of the happiest times of the year for me as a queer, poly, trans wedding photographer. As an educator on the topic of queer-affirming approaches for photographers in my community, I’m always looking for ways to help fellow business owners refine their approaches. The purpose of
Sometimes having too much light is just as bad as not having enough light. This LinkedIn Learning video will show you how to use a diffuser or silk to soften harsh light to produce a pleasing image.
We know it can be hard to believe, but great cameras with in-body image stabilization that cost under $1,000 are readily available! It wasn’t too long ago that $1,000 would only get you a camera with limited features: however, times have changed. These days, $1,000 — or less — can
Can you use just one lens on an entire trip? A “walkabout lens” can be an excellent way to lighten the load during a trip while still getting high-quality images. I used the relatively inexpensive Pentax 28-105mm lens exclusively for several trips. This is how it went. The realization I’ve
I have always been a fan of the Nik filters suite. I bought it in the beginning when it was pretty darn expensive. Then I watched as Google gave it away for free, but didn’t support updates. And finally, I cheered when DxO took over and added ongoing support. Now
The LGBTQ+ community is never short of reasons for celebrating their uniqueness, diversity, energy and creativity. As such, it’s always inspiring to join the Pride Month festivities and witness the what makes the community colorful and unique. Apple, for example, recently launched “As Told By Us,” a Shot on iPhone
I will be the first to admit that most of my photography does NOT need burst mode or a high shutter speed. But occasionally I do like to capture some of the action in the studio with High-Speed Sync (HSS). Most of my studio portraits are rarely static, with slow
When you’re running a versatile studio that does many different kinds of photography projects, having an efficient workflow is a must. Every hour saved can be spent doing something equally important whether for work or play. All photographers eventually come up with a system that works best for them, fine-tuning
Welcome to Shutter Notes, our weekly community feature. Shutter Notes gives you the chance to get to know our community members a bit better. Each member will share a little bit about themselves and their chosen image. Ed Adams is a retired amateur photographer. He has lived in Santa Barbara,
My husband frequently chides me for not editing tightly enough, of hanging on to image files that I “will never use and never show.” There is some truth to this. I have no problem doing the first pass, throwing out clear mistakes and duplicates. After that, it gets a LOT
With summer quickly approaching, now’s the perfect time to get your gear ready for your next beach trip or vacation! From now through June 24, 2022, you can enter to win your choice of three Tamron zoom lenses for mirrorless or DSLR cameras. Having a reliable all-in-one lens is perfect
If you’ve been thinking about finally getting into the Canon EOS R system, you’re in luck! The full frame mirrorless camera and a bunch of excellent RF lenses to go with it come with some big savings! Come check out the Canon EOS R and RF lenses deals we spotted
