True macro photography is defined as the subject being life-size or larger than the object being photographed. I personally have a slightly looser definition. It means creating an image that can reveal detail more than is visible to the casual naked eye. Macro lens A true macro lens can get
The relatively controlled and static nature of a studio is often the most ideal place to shoot a portrait. After a while, you get a feel for the studio; its space, the light and how your equipment interacts with it. However, there is an undeniable sense of dynamism when you
Do you want to find your way outdoors using topographical maps, trail guides and offline GPS navigation in the palm of your hand? Of course you do. And so do I. My old GPS navigator, X-Motion GPS, is no longer supported. After trying several new apps, I found ViewRanger. ViewRanger
Having a great camera and lenses is great when you’re headed outdoors this fall. But that’s not all you need! Whether it’s a tripod, filters, rain cover and more, having the right photography accessories can make or break your time outside. Check out these six must-have photo accessories for when
Landscape photography is probably one of the most popular genres of photography. It’s possibly why many of us picked up a camera in the first place. But unless you are a professional landscape photographer, you might be struggling with the best settings and modes to use for great results. While
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
We all feel stuck sometimes. Stuck at work, stuck in our own thoughts, stuck trying to write a blog post and most certainly as photographers we all get stuck with what to photograph. We feel we’ve lost our creativity, our mojo, our muse has gone on vacation and we sit
Sometimes we just need a break. A break to breathe, to relax and to just be. There is no better place to do this than outdoors, in nature. Yes, even in inclement weather. So, let’s grab our cameras and go. Take a little walk through the nearby forest preserve or even
Fill flash is a great way to work with the weather and lighting conditions we have at the moment. Oftentimes we can’t schedule our photoshoots around perfect sky conditions. Especially during the summer, the long days and high sun becomes challenging, leaving you guessing at having clouds in the sky,
With autumn in full swing and winter just around the corner, outdoor photographers have to be prepared to photograph in unpredictable fall weather. Luckily, “good” photography weather is subjective, and not relegated to just sunny skies. Below are some tips for photographing through variable fall weather. Being prepared You This
Creating abstract photo art from nature is a wonderful way to turn a ho-hum overcast photo day into one that gets you some colorful décor imagery. Keep this in your back pocket on days when it just isn’t working for you as well. Camera settings When you have an overcast
The following is an excerpt from “The Basic Beginners Guide to Photography Light & Exposure” eBook by Scott Bourne and Richard Harrington. The book is currently on sale in the iBooks Store. After you have the light coming from the right direction, you’ll want to judge the quality of the light. Not
