This was an interesting photo assignment I came up with for Platypod at the behest of inventor Dr. T. The concept was to show movement in the scene. Once the streaks were made there’s a freeze of the subject using rear curtain sync flash. Check out another photoshoot with rear
Noise reduction programs have made high ISO photography not only possible, but usable. In the past if you cranked up the ISO in your camera to 6400 you were looking at some blocky pixels. Now, ISO’s of 12,800 and higher are looking good. This hummingbird photo was made using ISO
The Platypod Ultra is a thing of beauty. It is engineered to give you options, and options are the best friends of any photographer or videographer. I took the Ultra Essentials Kit out for a backyard test drive with my smartphone. First, let’s look at what’s in the kit. The
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
New year, new gear? Or is it time for you to evaluate the photography gear purchases you’ve made in the previous years? Whether you’re looking to upgrade soon or just sticking to your setup for now, it’s always worth taking a step back to assess the tools at your disposal.
A lightweight travel tripod is a handy piece of equipment for every photographer to have in their gear collection. There are times where larger, heavier, “workhorse” tripods are not the right tool for the job, or places where they are too cumbersome to transport and use. On the lookout for
