FotoPro Ambassador Lisa Langell is a fabulous wildlife and nature photographer. I asked her about this mountain landscape image she made in Kenai Lake, Alaska. According to Lisa, Alaska’s ever-changing weather produces fog and reflections that appear — then are gone in an instant. “A photographer has to be quick
Backdrops can be easier to find than you think. Your local hobby store often has more than just decor — they have backdrop paper too! I can’t tell you how many times I have just gone and wandered the aisles of Hobby Lobby and found hidden treasures. It wasn’t until
Happy New Year! It’s that time of the year when we remind you to update your in-camera copyright date, and to also change it in the owner’s information depending on which camera you have. While I have you here, I’d also like to prompt you to update the information in
UPDATE, September 23, 2020: Nikon has released Webcam Utility for macOS in addition to the previously available Windows version. This morning, Nikon released a beta version of its Webcam Utility software for a variety of Nikon DSLR and Z series mirrorless cameras, including the upcoming Z 5. The software lets
If you’re in the need for an easy way to get high-quality video for your Zoom or Skype meetings, Fuji has introduced a great solution. FUJIFILM X Webcam Support offers an easy setup for video conferencing at home, using your Fuji camera. If you’re running Windows 10, all you need
FotoPro Ambassador Lisa Langell is a fabulous wildlife and nature photographer. I asked her about this stunning brown bear image she made in Lake Clark National Park, Alaska. “Bear photography requires a nimble, light, trustworthy and versatile tripod to support my gear in diverse conditions,” she said. “This coastal brown
I highly recommend having a backup solution to preserve your files. While they are pretty awesome, hard drives have been known to fail. There are two things with which you need to be concerned. Number one is creating copies of your files for storage in multiple locations. Number two is
I am enjoying my time in nature even more now that I have a gimbal head for my camera. A photography gimbal head makes it much easier to track birds through the sky. The professional GH25 gimbal from Promaster allows smooth steady, supported movement at a pretty darn good price
When you clone the hard drive that contains your operating system and applications you could save yourself from some serious heartache. When your master hard drive goes down so does all of your settings, preferences, software application keys and more. To get yourself back in action if you have a
When creating still life photography, finding the right background is essential in the overall look and feel of the image, as well as the story you are trying to convey. Is it modern, country, vintage or something else? Think color, texture and composition. The right background, with minimal distraction, can
I don’t always use a tripod. But, there are times when using one allows you to be more creative in your image capture. Especially when traveling I don’t know what settings I will run into. I need a compact tripod that is tall enough and has enough stiffness to carry
It’s easy to adjust your camera if your viewfinder looks blurry. Next to your viewfinder, you’ll see a small wheel — this is called a diopter. With a lens cap on your lens, mount your tripod and then look through the viewfinder. Then turn this wheel until you achieve an
