As with black and white photography, color photography isn’t about just shooting with your camera in color mode. For a color photo to be truly outstanding, eye-catching and skillfully done, we have to use colors more decisively. Every impressive photo out there, whether by legendary photographers or your favorite photographer
We’ve all been there. The gear closet, the dusty drawer, that forgotten corner of the shelf. In this photographer’s purgatory, lenses we once loved slumber, collecting more memories than megapixels. But listen up, shutterbugs! It’s time to give those old gems a second chance. Let’s face it, photography is a
Public transportation is one of the most common settings for street photography, for obvious reasons. We all commute on a daily (or almost daily) basis, so it’s inevitable to find interesting slices of life en route to your destination. As such, street photographers of all skill levels, then and now,
Getting out of your comfort zone is great for creativity. It not only gets the heart pumping but can also get the brain thinking. I have been working with a new client, who is a fantastic creative herself and her brief was for ‘a riot of color’ for Mardi Gras
The Neewer AS600B is a very bright LED indeed. The magic is in its power supply that controls everything about it. Neewer gave me the AS600B Bi-Color LED Monolight for this review. It’s bright. Very bright — 99,000 lux at 3.3 feet with its provided reflector. It is dimmable from
Sunsets and sunrises offer photographers a magical time to capture breathtaking landscapes bathed in warm hues. But with ever-changing light and potentially challenging conditions, having the right gear can make all the difference. Here’s a breakdown of the essential photography gear I use when I chase those Golden Hour moments.
Monitor light bars have undoubtedly increased my productivity while reducing eye strain. Quntis recently sent me their RGB Pro+ Monitor Light Bar for review, and I was interested because it offered some features not seen on my current bar. Quntis RGB Pro+ Monitor Light Bar — Size matters This is
Headshots on location are often taken with only the light in the room. Adding a couple of extra lights can make all the difference or a subtle one. The story Miranda is a personal trainer at The Rack in Atlanta. She wants her headshot to be more than a face
Planning to get an external hard drive for the first time? Here’s everything you need to know when choosing one that suits your needs best. Selecting the right external hard drive is a crucial step in safeguarding your digital photos. While cloud storage provides accessibility, having a physical hard drive
I saw my friend Chuck Uebele‘s photo of this beautiful rocket launch on Facebook, and I was absolutely blown away. The elegant arc of light cutting across the star-streaked sky over calm ocean waters—it was pure magic. I knew I had to know more. So, I reached out and asked
Looking for a compact, budget-friendly flash for your photography? In this video, I test out the Godox iM22 Mini Flash, a pocket flash perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike. I demonstrate how it works both indoors and outdoors, adjusting settings for different lighting conditions. If flashes intimidate you, this one
According to the late Robin Williams, “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” And for us photographers the party is out among the blooms. There’s been a lot of rain this year. More than in a long time out here in the Western states and that means there’s a
