My poor, unloved Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens spends most of its days in a neoprene cover in storage. I’ve come to the point in my life where I don’t want to carry a bunch of ‘stuff.’ Whether it’s just my personal items or all the gear in
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 is marketed as a pocket-size travel camera, and that’s exactly what I used it for. During my recent See! Chicago photo tour, I grabbed this camera and threw it in my pocket. Why a compact, point-and-shoot for leading a photo tour? I had a couple of
Of course, there are many more than just one creative exercise that we can do that will help us improve our photography. This one happens to be one of my favorites though. Creative exercises push us to grow This is one exercise that I continually practice. I find it fun
Making pictures while traveling is the best way to share your experience with others. But the best way to the have the best experience for yourself is to make pictures of the people in the places you visit. In fact, making street portraits in your own town can give you
After several riots broke out in the U.S. following the killing of George Floyd, several retailers are looking to rebuild — including local camera stores. In Chicago, Central Camera — a staple in the Loop for 121 years — was attacked and heavily damaged. In an interview with the Chicago
Create amazing HDR photographs with Skylum’s Aurora HDR 2019. Purchase today and save plus get a free bundle of training, LUTs and Looks too! Or download a free trial version. Limited time offer. Aurora HDR 2019 has a significant update: It’s got artificial intelligence. Using the new Quantum HDR engine,
One of the things that’s always intrigued me about HDR photography is the effects you’re able to generate outside of your typical HDR imagery. In checking out the new Aurora HDR 2018, I discovered a new technique in order to showcase city life in a creative way, giving my image
Last weekend I spent time in Chicago for the Out of Chicago Conference. On my last night there, fellow author Levi Sim and myself hosted a photowalk for attendees. Our small group was able to check out the University Club, which overlooks Millennium Park, on Saturday night. And it was
On Monday we’ll experience the largest supermoon in more than 60 years. That’s not as long as we needed to wait for a Cubs’ World Series win, but it’s a long time. A supermoon occurs when the full moon coincides with the time that the moon is closest to Earth
It’s been said that if you want better pictures you need to put your camera in better places. One better place to put your camera is where there are bridges and railings. These are usually elevated and offer a different perspective than we get from street level. Let’s take a
This is a hands-on shooting time when you can practice various techniques, like dragging the shutter, long exposures, and light placement for the most flattering portraits. All skill levels are welcome! Here are some pictures I’ve made during other photowalks in Chicago. We’re really pleased to team up with Perfectly
There are very few things you can buy that will make your photography better. The truth is, you just have to practice more. The good news is, I can practice more–I’ve got a lifetime to do so, and so do you. But if I can buy a tool that will
