What equipment do you need to photograph landscapes with the Milky Way? The equipment does not have to cost tons of cash. This handy gear guide will help! This is more of a beginner’s guide. Therefore, I am not going to list star trackers. They are not necessary for creating
News flash! You don’t have to spend astronomical amounts of money to get fantastic 85mm primes in 2021. I know, it’s hard to believe, but it’s true. Manufacturing processes have become so good that even affordable lenses can deliver professional results. If you want to break into portrait photography on
85mm prime lenses always used to come with pretty premium prices. However, times have changed. You can now buy 85mm primes that are ideal for portrait photography for less than you think. If you want to break into portrait photography, but you’re on a budget, you need to look at
Curious about adding wide-angle lenses into your tool kit? Aside from letting you cover more of the scene into your composition, these lenses will also help you achieve some unique creative looks. Not yet ready to make some major investments? Not to worry, we found some awesome Rokinon deals to
I created otherworldly night portraits of a musical group during a winter evening in the California desert. I’ll describe how I went about photographing these surreal images. Firing up the machine I was contacted by electronic/psychedelic band Bloomfield Machine, a band masterminded by Brian Kassan, who has also created music
What makes the Sony platform so appealing to new photographers is the low cost of some third-party prime lenses. For under $500, and even much less, you can get some top-drawer optics for your camera. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to spend a small fortune on lenses to
Are you just getting with astrophotography? Among the things you’re most likely researching now is your lens options. The goal is to narrow them down to the focal length/s that will provide the right framing for deep sky subjects. Still undecided? You might want to take a look at 135mm
My first digital camera was a Nikon D90, and, as with the other 23 changeable lens cameras I’ve owned since, it was intended for autofocus. You’re just supposed to put the focus point where you want to focus and let the lens and the camera do the work. This usually
