Yearly outdoor events like parades serve as perfect opportunities for photographers both to practice and document important events in their community. Veterans’ Day parades, for example, offer photographers a unique chance to honor those who served and capture the spirit of patriotism, pride, and remembrance. But as much as these
Where taz + tez stands out is in their unique, stylish camera bags that you can use just as easily at an evening event to a day of travel photography. I’m checking out the latest addition to the range in this Pippa Shoulder Camera Bag review, and it is no
taz + tez are an Australian camera bag company surging into the market with stylish, adaptable camera bags that make the perfect addition to travel and event photographers’ kits. In this taz + tez Lens Cap Keeper review, we’ll check out this handy accessory that matches the style of your
I’ve been an assistant to some of the most talented people, working on cool projects and helping at awesome workshops. I feel absolutely blessed. The key theme I heard from many that I was helping was that it was so hard to find a great assistant. And once they find
The Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) conference revealed some exciting new workflow options for photographers. These are going to make life a whole lot easier. I’ve recently upgraded my (12-year-old) full-frame DSLR to a mirrorless. My new camera has simple wireless transfer (the kind that’s been around for a
I love the Boy Scout motto of “Be Prepared.” As a photographer, that often means carrying extra batteries, a spare camera and an extra memory card. But also, that includes knowing the location, and what conditions you’ll be working under. Practice ahead of time so you are prepared When we
The holidays are one of the best times to have fun with your photography. Bryan Esler wrote this article about Getting Creative on Christmas Morning. Here are a few more tips that may add something different and fun to your holiday photos. 1. Think outside of the gift-wrapped box Have
Radiant Photo is already known for fast portrait retouching. With the new release that’s planned to drop this month, the portrait tools are getting even more powerful. Get a first look at the Radiant Photo webinar happening in the community this weekend. Let’s dive into what’s coming in Radiant Photo’s
Want an inexpensive way to reflect and direct the light from your flash or speedlight? Here’s some easy ways of doing just that! Why should you reflect light from your flash or speedlight? Illuminating your subject with a flash or speedlight aiming directly at it can look flat and harsh.
We welcome you to the Photofocus Roundtable podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics to get your photography moving. This month, Photofocus author Michael Ryno joins your hosts Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto, with guest co-host Bryan Esler. In this episode our panel talks about the updates announced at
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to photograph a local event with entrepreneurs from Detroit, who had traveled to Grand Rapids to visit with other “makers” in the area. There were talks and hands-on interaction; a lot of which I’m used to with corporate events. But there was
Standard zooms are workhorse lenses for everyone from hobbyists to professionals. If you need a lens that can cover everything from landscapes to portraits, check out this roundup of standard zooms. Standard zooms have been go-to lenses for event photographers, portrait photographers, wedding photographers and more for decades. You can
