Now that we’re on the last leg of the Pride Month, we’re sure many of you are already wrapping up your projects for the occasion as well. You may even be planning to squeeze one more photoshoot before the month closes. Whichever the case, you may also still be on
Over the past few years, I’ve reviewed several monitors. And while I love those with all the bells and whistles — like a built-in colorimeter — not all of those things are necessary. At the same time, having features that photographers can rely on is important. Enter the BenQ SW271C,
We all love hearing positive praise, it makes us feel good. There is nothing wrong with that, but it could cause problems if you make decisions based solely on that praise. Here’s why it’s important not to rely on Facebook praise and how to use it responsibly. False praise can
Making time-lapse videos is fun. They exaggerate the passing of time and reveal a whole different view of the world. I carry my Platypod Ultra everywhere so I’m always ready to set my camera to time-lapse mode and record traffic or clouds or airport work or a wildfire. And making
Much of Nevada is open wilderness, much of it gorgeous. This offers a great respite from the pandemic. Even if you are in a crowded metropolitan area such as Las Vegas, beautiful areas with nice fresh air, stunning vistas and old ghost towns are not far away. I’ve chosen a
Backdrops can be easier to find than you think. Your local hobby store often has more than just decor — they have backdrop paper too! I can’t tell you how many times I have just gone and wandered the aisles of Hobby Lobby and found hidden treasures. It wasn’t until
Are you a little further along in your landscape photography practice? If so, you already know which landscape photography mistakes to avoid and the right camera settings to ensure great results. Getting your composition right and your RAW files ready is only the first part of the job. The next
If you’re a collector or big fan of vintage gear, there’s a good chance you’ve already heard the rumors about the Canon FD 35mm f/2. The legend goes that the concave version is the sharpest 35mm f/2 FD lens Canon ever made. But, how true is this? As a connoisseur
I recently shared an article about how to take great photos with bad lighting. But let’s take it a step further. What if you have next to no lighting? Is it still possible? I say yes! I still say there is no such thing as bad lighting. The below images
Cleaning your sensor, lenses and keeping your camera clean in general can help your images be just that much better. Every so often I see images posted and I just cringe a little. Why? Sensor spots or fuzz all over an image. To me, nothing can ruin a great image
Looking for some fun photographic ideas for kids this summer? Try melting some Skittles. This is a little more involved than it looks on the surface, but loads of fun for kids of all ages. It can also be an indoor or outdoor activity. Setup can take a bit, but
Wide-angle lenses have always intrigued me. While it took me a while to get my first wide-angle lens as I got into photography, the moment I did, I absolutely loved it. Since then, I’ve absolutely loved using them. While some photographers like to use telephoto lenses to get close, abstract
