Google Photos has finally updated to include a couple of handy post-processing options. Even though the unlimited cloud backup for free is not available any longer, Google has not forgotten about the free users. Users of Google Photos can now
While us photographers are scouting locations, on the road or photographing, sometimes, we love to communicate. However, texting while driving is not safe and typically illegal. And continually calling or texting while photographing or setting up would be inconvenient. A
Spring is coming. The weather is warming. We are more likely to go outside. And as a bonus, this means that Milky Way season is here! Are you interested in photographing the night sky, peering through a telescope, or laying
When the iPhone 12 Pro was announced, it was truly a device that was marketed toward creatives. Despite the fact that many of us still use our “real” cameras, the iPhone 12 Pro packs some impressive specs, with video up
Photography has changed quite a bit since the days of our grandparents’ driving down to the local drugstore with their rolls of film from the most recent holiday or vacation. Now that everyone has a high-resolution camera in their pocket,
These days, being ready for outdoor photography is important. With most businesses limiting indoor activity due to Covid-19, outdoor photoshoots have become the new norm. And with that comes a new set of challenges, particularly around lighting. When we photograph
Do you love to travel light? Next time you take your photography on the road, leave the laptop behind and instead, transfer your photos directly to your phone for backup and editing. No computer or camera WiFi required! About two
A good composition is about directing the viewer through the image. And one of the many ways that effective photographers do this is by directing the light. Vignettes are a powerful tool in doing this. And best of all, you
We’ve all seen the posts on social media. Which pose do you like better? Does this scene look better in color or black and white? Horizontal or vertical crop? Well, now there’s a dedicated app to help you decide between
I was on the lookout for a new mobile video production microphone setup, without breaking the bank. And let’s just say that, after purchasing the Rode VideoMicro Ultracompact Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone, I could not be happier with its performance. The
The best camera is the one you have with you, so the famous saying goes. Sometimes, that’s a smartphone in conveniently stashed away in your pocket. With smartphone camera technology getting increasingly better, most models today will give you some
I recently discovered an interesting new feature on my Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ built-in phone camera. The My Filters feature, found under the magic-wand-looking-thing in the top right corner of the Camera app, sits alongside a range of built-in filters.
Now, this might be more a summer photoshoot than heading into a winter one (It also depends on if you’re Down Under or not). It also depends on if you do this inside or outside. If you have the room
Wide-angle lenses. You either love them or you hate them, you get them or you don’t. My professional work is fairly evenly split between weddings and portraits and real estate photography. Over the last 16 years with my business
Still planning a fall photography shoot? Among the most important details to note are the best times to go and where the best spots are. There are many tools to help you pin these down, including fall foliage maps that
Being in extended lockdown means I have had time to play with lighting (models limited to Husband and the dogs). I have always had a fascination with lighting and now seemed the perfect opportunity to play, and that’s a great
In September 2021, a news story broke worldwide about a photographer deleting all photos from a wedding. Not only that, but it was during the wedding, in front of the groom. This story is controversial to couples getting married and
The comparison game is easy to get caught up in. Have you ever looked at another photographer and compared your work or income level to theirs? Ever think you’re not as “good” or “successful” as they are? Ever mentally beat
The Canon EOS R5 isn’t the newest kid on the block now. Still, it is a pro-grade camera that many photographers still flutter their eyelashes at. I’ve had the EOS R5 in our hands for a while now and we’re
High-end hotels want what I call super beauty images. That means in addition to having a solid composition that tells the story of the room, it also has to be retouched beautifully … and fully! Here’s the story of one
The Pentax Limited line of lenses is held in high regard by many in the industry. Pentax Limited lenses feature a gorgeous retro design, they’re solidly built, and they produce wonderful images. Now, Ricoh has just announced that the weather-resistant
Art struck Michael Gilbert before he picked up a camera. Painting, to be specific. The Tamron Image Master spent several years as a portrait painter, starting in high school. Only to now be a fine art portrait photographer in Hawaii.
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