Everyone knows that photographing small children is extremely challenging. But you haven’t lived until you’ve attempted to photograph your kids. And let’s face it, photographers use their kids like test dummies, so you might as well get some decent photos while trying out that new Joe McNally Ezybox (it’s awesome, by the way). Heck, I … Read more
What are diagonals in photography? And how can you use them to create stunning compositions? In this article, I share everything you need to know about composing with diagonal lines, including: What diagonals in photography actually are How to find diagonals when out shooting Easy tips to improve your diagonal pictures Are you ready to … Read more
Digital cameras are great — the technology they are built upon is remarkable, underpinned by remarkably sophisticated designs. Not only that, but the pictures they acquire are of such astonishing quality that they make anything that went before pale in comparison. So why then do digital cameras have such (relatively) short lifespans compared to film … Read more
Astrophotographer Vincent Ledvina is an avid northern lights enthusiast, photographer, and physics undergraduate. During his latest trip, he captured a spectacular 8K aurora timelapse in Fort Yukon, Alaska. The Appeal of Timelapse Photography Ledvina is majoring in physics at the University of North Dakota and his goal is to study the aurora and become a … Read more
It’s important to have a subject in your photo. Without a subject, a photo may be less interesting to look at. Sometimes, the subject is easy to spot, but at other times, it might be more difficult. You can get some help from Lightroom to check if your photo has a subject. I notice how … Read more
Shift lenses provide crucial solutions to problems faced by architectural and real estate photographers, and until recently, options have been extremely limited. Let’s take a look at this new shift lens option from Laowa. This new Laowa 20mm f/4 shift lens is the second shift lens from the brand. Laowa is well known for many … Read more
Do you consider yourself a successful photographer? Is that something you want to be? How do you even measure that? There are certain things that all top photographers have, whether as amateurs or professionals. The Canon R5 isn’t one of them. Although it is something I am backing away from, I do shoot occasional weddings. … Read more
As a photographer, you inevitably meet a lot of other photographers in the industry. As much as I am not a fan of putting anyone in a box, it is still lots of fun and can make for some great jokes. In this article, I will do just that: list the seven most common photographer … Read more
The 7artisans 60mm f/2.8 II APS-C is a lens designed specifically for a crop-frame mirrorless. Instead of just a ported mount, there’s no image circle wasted. The design itself is a big upgrade that makes the Mark I look like a weird prototype in comparison. The most notable change from the Mark I is the … Read more
Have you ever struggled with getting creative in your photography, but whatever you have tried, it didn’t solve the problem? Artists think in a very special way. Knowing how can massively change your photography. In my latest YouTube video about how to get more creative with changing your way of thinking, I show our usual … Read more