Using a kit lens on a panorama? You bet, part one
admin Kit lenses were banned from a college photo class by the instructor. Here's a sample of what can be produced with a simple lens & creativity
How to photograph a silhouette
A silhouette can offer a minimalistic image that can evoke a feeling of mystery or suspense. The good thing is that they are relatively simple to create!
When to use manual focus on your camera
While most photographers rely on autofocus (even the pros), sometimes autofocus isn’t the right tool. Perhaps your camera keeps latching onto the wrong object. Or perhaps using the autofocus assist…
Lockdown lunacy: Dogs in action
I recently spent yet another week or two in lockdown. I had seen a post about capturing fun action shots with your dog in the studio.
Three bags to bring to the beach with your photography gear
Does bringing three bags for your camera gear when going to the beach seem like overkill? It’s actually not! Read on to see why I bring three separate bags to…
How to properly use a tripod
A lot of you have likely invested in a tripod … that’s the good news. Now let’s make sure you’re getting the most benefit from using it. Here are a…
Photofocus Road Trip: The fire and ice of Iceland
Iceland has been a mainstay for the movie and TV industry for a very long time. What put it on the map as a global tourist destination were shows like…
These small, yet powerful cameras make street photography easy
These small, yet incredibly powerful mirrorless cameras are perfect for street photography. Find out which one is right for you.
Use a polarizer for purer portraits and less retouching
We’ve frequently talked about using polarizing filters to make more striking landscape photographs, but they are at least as important for making more vibrant portraits, and cutting your retouching time…
Photography inspiration: Photograph what makes you happy
Let today's photography inspiration be an empowering reminder to keep taking photos of what resonates the most with us, whatever it is.