A warning to all photographers and filmmakers — concert lasers can damage your very expensive camera sensor permanently! And, there’s some worry about your eyes as well, but I’ll leave that for another discussion.
There are lots of times a tripod comes in handy. Of course you might not have one on hand when you need it most. Here are three of my favorite techniques to overcome the lack of a tripod. Swaddle the
You’ve probably heard Scott and me talk about how much we love the Micro Four-Thirds format. In this movie we outline some of the key benefits and what makes these cameras work differently than traditional DSLRs. [vimeo http://vimeo.com/72978641 w=640&h=360] You
[vimeo http://vimeo.com/73482158 w=640&h=360] In this detailed tutorial, I walk you through how to control exposure using the exposure triangle. See how shutter speed, ISO, and aperture all play a role in getting the right exposure. You can check out the
Are you coming to Photoshop World? Its that time of year again when Photoshop World comes to Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. If you’ll be in town, you can catch Scott or Rich speaking at on photography and business. Some
While most photographers rely on autofocus (even the pros), sometimes autofocus isn’t the right tool. Perhaps your camera keeps latching onto the wrong object. Or perhaps using the Autofocus assist lamp is drawing too much attention as you try to
A lot of photographers are experimenting with video shot on their DSLR cameras. Its exciting to explore a new medium and many new projects (both professional and personal) await. The two biggest challenges though are achieving proper focus and exposure.
Learn how to use the Philip Bloom PocketDolly with Scott Bourne. We’re on location in Alaska to bring you this special report.
When Adobe unveiled the robust video editing capabilities with Photoshop CS6, the response from many was a simple Why? In some regards this is a legitimate question as for most, Photoshop is closely linked with digital photography. Its the tool
While Im not a road warrior, I easily log 50 flights a year for my job. Ive had to travel with equipment all over the world for both photo and video projects. Traveling just gets more and more expensive these
Leading up to the Visual Storytelling Conference, we’re putting the spotlight on some of the instructors! Meet them and find out what you can learn from them at the conference, plus some pre-conference insights. Don’t have your free ticket yet?
Recently I wrote about how my Lightroom catalog is full and gave an overview of the process you can follow to migrate your catalog out of Lightroom and into Lightroom Classic. This frees up the cloud storage of your Adobe
Recently I completed a set of studio headshots against a plain, black background. Afterward in the editing stage, I decided I wanted my subjects to definitely pop more. After kicking myself for not utilizing more lights or a more engaging
I am really fortunate that I am able to photograph such fascinating subjects. Photographing abandoned trains and locomotives is certainly a highlight. However, these enormous cement pipes in front of a train car caught my eye. When I aimed my
Background stands are handy for photographers. We need to separate our subjects from the environment. Having a portable option doesn’t have to tax your pocketbook. Raya background support kit I was sent a Raya BGS-S10 background kit to test out.
When it comes to otherworldly landscapes, the island nation of Iceland sits on the top of many photographers and travelers’ lists. There are now so many bodies of work that serve as testaments to why it’s a crowd favorite. I
This morning, Sigma announced its new 35mm f/1.4 DG DN | Art lens for mirrorless cameras. Featuring a smaller footprint and lighter weight than the existing model, the 35mm offers “an outstanding level of sharpness right to the edges of
We’ve waited, maybe patiently, maybe not, for our lives to return to some sort of what it used to be. Most of us have been missing traveling. We missed being at in-person workshops, photo tours and photography conferences so much
How often do you hear photography masters and mentors caution against chasing perfection? It’s a construct that is so subjective and elusive that it can be more of a distraction than a way forward in our photography. Today’s photography inspiration
I’ve never been interested in animal portraiture … until I welcomed home baby Henri and had my first cat photography experience with him. Love at first pic Look at this cute little face, how can it not be?! I couldn’t
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