Portrait Tips: Save money, use a long lens for shallow depth
Levi Sim
In outdoor portraits, we love shallow depth of field. We love to see the background nicely out of focus so that our subjects stand out better. In fact, we are
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Macro photography with the Nikon VR 105mm f/2.8 and D850
Mike Hagen
The Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 IF-ED lens was released in 2006 but continues to be one of the best macro lenses on the market. I love shooting with
Why focus stack when I can just use f/22?
Levi Sim
I’ve got three good reasons why using f/22 won’t get you a sharp picture. However, even though I’ve proven these reasons in my own work, you should go try it
What Is focus stacking?
Levi Sim
When you buy a fast lens with a bright aperture, like f/1.8, you go crazy making photos with a super-shallow depth of field. You photograph flowers where only one stamen
Portrait Tips: Deep Drama With One Light
Levi Sim
Every time you make portraits you should make one shot that pushes your limits or gives you a little thrill. The client may not like it, but it will help
Mirrorless Maniac: Shoot TeleFlorals
Levi Sim
There are many lenses emerging for our mirrorless cameras, including macro lenses. The thing is about macro lenses that they are often a very good portrait length, and they often
Shooting and Seeing Art in Automobiles
Lauri Novak
I thought I would build on (pun intended) my last article Seeing Art in Architecture. It’s car show season here in the Midwest and shooting them can be quite fun,
How to Light Close-up Flower Photos with a Flashlight
Lee Varis
Summer is Here – Time for Flower Photography I just thought I’d share a quick little lighting technique for your flower photography. Now that spring is past and summer is
Photographing Wildlife Up Close… the Right Way
Jason Hahn
Usually, my articles have a lighthearted note, full of photography wit and wisdom (bite your tongue, let me cling to my illusion.) But, I’m going to get a little serious
Lightroom Hangout: Fine Art Flowers with Anne Belmont
Levi Sim
You gotta join us live for our next Google+ Hangout, totally free of charge. Not only will you learn terrific techniques, but if you tune in live, you can be entered to win
Lightroom Hangout: Fine Art Flowers with Anne Belmont
Levi Sim
You gotta join us live for our next Google+ Hangout, totally free of charge. Not only will you learn terrific techniques, but if you tune in live, you can be entered to win
Photographer of the Day: Mark “Machine” Graham
Doug Daulton
Category: Nature Photographer: Mark “Machine” Graham Title: Still Scott Bourne tells a great story about the photographer who brought $20k of gear to a seminar in a major national park
Close-Up with a Tilt Lens: Lensbaby Edge 50 Mini Review
Levi Sim
I really enjoy close-up photography, so when my daughter had a dance recital recently, I had ulterior motives for buying her a bouquet of flowers. Right after she was in
Macro Photography: Finding the Minimum Focus Distance for a Lens
Vanelli
Whether you are shooting Macro or Close-up photography, it’s helpful to know how to find the minimum focus distance for a lens.