The Beaver Moon lunar eclipse was spectacular in Sedona. As I was preparing for lunar photography, I had a hard time deciding on the lens choice that would give me my best images. Asking online got some thoughts, but ultimately, testing my gear just before heading out provided the best
A kit lens is great for getting to know your DSLR. But what about when you want to level up your photo game? What lens do you need to get started in family photography? When I transitioned to shooting for paying clients, I did a lot of research on what
A couple of years ago, I purchased a new lens, the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3. Why? Well, I got a great deal on it at WPPI and my Canon 70-300mm, while still working perfectly, was 10 years old. I thought the extra reach would be nice. Also, I rarely buy new
Among the first technical things that every photographer has to learn is choosing the right lens for the job. It’s not so much as picking up the right brand, but more of choosing the right focal length that will best convey your story or message. Jamie Windsor stresses why the
Using a wide angle lens in portraiture is dangerous. Here’s why and one way to use a wide lens safely. What is foreshortening? Foreshortening is the effect that happens when something near to a viewer appears larger than things that are far away from the viewer, even though they are not
I’m excited to share some quality education with you. I’ve created several classes for LinkedInLearning.com, and now my most popular class on basic portrait photography is available at ThinkTapLearn.com for FREE for a limited time. I had a fun time making this class, and I know you’ll find ideas and
I absolutely love my Sigma Art 35mm lens. I “see” the world at a 35mm focal length. Everywhere I look, whenever I imagine photos, it’s at 35mm. Unfortunately for my job shooting weddings, 35mm is not the best choice for one of the most important parts of the day; the
