If you’re like me, you’re always looking for something different. New angles, new lighting, new techniques, new gear and new perspectives. I had been wanting to experiment with the sorts of blurring effects some tilt-shift lenses could offer for years now, as I had seen very few examples of this
We’ve all been there. The gear closet, the dusty drawer, that forgotten corner of the shelf. In this photographer’s purgatory, lenses we once loved slumber, collecting more memories than megapixels. But listen up, shutterbugs! It’s time to give those old gems a second chance. Let’s face it, photography is a
I’ve heard Joe McNally say, “If you want more interesting pictures, stand in front of more interesting stuff.” I’ve also heard it said, “If you want to make better pictures, become a better person.” I find that is true whether I’m photographing my neighbor, a longtime client, my own family,
Holiday lights are so cool. If the tree didn’t dry out and start dropping needles, I think I’d petition my wife to leave them set up all year. They just give such a terrific mood. It’s because they have a warm tone and because they are so spread out they
Do you want to awaken your creative side? Are you tired of clinical and technically perfect lenses? If so, this roundup of specialty lenses that offer unique characteristics is for you. There’s no denying that modern lenses are far superior to lenses of the past. Distortions, ghosting and flaring are
A lot of lenses that get released these days are safe, clean, clinical and technically perfect. This is fine, but what happens if you want to create magic in your camera and not in Photoshop? Fortunately for those that like to get creative, there are some weird lenses out there
Photographing Venice Carnival is an exciting experience! In Part 1, I went over how to get around and where to stay. In this article, I will discuss photographer and model etiquette, assess what gear I used and share experiences behind the scenes. There are many popular locations for photographing Venice
The Lensbaby Obscura 16mm. It’s a lens that will make you laugh. It will make you cry. The Lensbaby Obscura 16mm will make you question everything about photography and your skills. It’s absolutely brilliant. Lensbaby’s Obscura 16mm is one of the most unique lenses I have ever used. The Lensbaby
I was so excited when I was recently sent two Lensbaby OMNI Filter kits — the Creative Filter System and the Crystal Expansion Pack. Both have become an absolute must-have for me! What are OMNI filters? What are OMNI Filters you ask? They are incredible shoot-through crystals that are specifically engineered
The Kenova, WV Pumpkin House is celebrating its 44th year! The best time to visit is after dark. Bring a tripod and embrace the challenges of photographing the Pumpkin House in low light! The history of the Pumpkin House The Pumpkin House is located at 748 Beech Street in Kenova,
Finding a great lens that can capture all that Mother Nature has to offer can be tricky. Sometimes you want a wide view, other times you want something close up. And other times you want something that’s a bit outside the box. But by no means do you want to
Most lenses released these days are clinical and technically perfect. There’s nothing wrong with this, however what if there were some lenses that threw safe and technically perfect out of the window and still performed miracles? If you like to think outside of the box and get creative, these unique
