A kit lens is great for getting to know your DSLR. But what about when you want to level up your photo game? What lens do you need to get started in family photography? When I transitioned to shooting for paying clients, I did a lot of research on what
Video shot with a DSLR or mirrorless camera is recorded linearly. Most of the video’s information is in the brightest f/stop, leaving very little data for the shadows. Log formats smooth out this uneven distribution of image information. Understanding linear video is the foundation for getting to know and love
I recently decided to purchase the 2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro. It has completely changed the way I approach editing images and video. One elephant in the room, though is that the iPad, along with many other devices, is limited when it comes to ports. Fortunately, we have many options when
Sending holiday cards is a great way to let your family and friends know that they are special. Store-bought cards are fine, but you can take it up a notch by creating your own unique holiday cards that double as a tiny signed piece of art. In this article, I’ll
Cyber Monday offers some amazing deals from photographers, from cameras and lenses, to software and tripods. Take advantage of these great deals and buy that special photographer a gift for the holiday season, or better yet, buy yourself an early Christmas present! Want to see even more deals, and gift
Have you ever taken some action shots with incorrect exposure? Try using your camera’s Auto ISO setting instead of setting it manually. Today’s featured photography tip explains how it works to achieve the best exposure for your dynamic scenes. In the video above, Jay P. Morgan of The Slanted Lens shares his
The issue of editing in street photography has long been a topic of debate. You’d think that we’d be over and done with it by now, being in the digital age and all. However, the Internet actually opened us up to more and more opinions about the dos and don’ts
Planning to set up your own photo studio? Among the equipment that shouldn’t go missing on your list is the C-stand. Many pro photographers swear by it as the most versatile piece of gear to have in the studio. Here’s a quick video that shows why, and how you can make
Black Friday is finally here, and now’s the perfect time to get a great gift for that favorite photographer in your life. Or better yet, take advantage of these great deals and buy yourself an early Christmas present! Want to see even more deals, and gift ideas? Check out our
Who actually enjoys waking up early Friday morning for Black Friday deals? With all the great deals below, you don’t have to! Check out some of our favorite holiday deals below, and stay tuned as we unveil more deals for photographers. Want to see even more deals, and gift ideas?
Lighting patterns are a great way to create unique portraits. For me, photography is all about light and having full control over that light. It is why I am obsessed with studio light. Being able to create a shadow here and a highlight there brings me so much joy! Lighting
Some of my happiest childhood memories took place Christmas morning. I’d always wake up super early and sneaking down to the family room to see if Santa had left us presents. I wanted to re-create some of that magic, maybe you do too. So here are some ideas for creating
