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In this and coming articles I focus on the needs of the ladies and gentlemen who want and will pay for better quality, but who are likely independents or have minimal funding. This does not mean that bigger studios will not use Sigma lenses, the smart ones will. It also means that smaller shops can now be shooting with true cinema glass at lower cost than has ever been readily available.
Read MoreI’ve had a good working affiliate relationship with the folks at Skylum since they started up as Macphun. I like their products and appreciate the attitude that they bring to the marketplace. They’ve got an AI based tool expected in September of 2018 and allowed me to work with a prerelease version for this article. Please note that I am working with early code, and more features and functions may appear in the shipping product. As I write this, it’s preorder only with an MSRP of $55.
Read MorePre-order Aurora HDR 2019 Today
Read MoreWhen the folks at Profoto asked me if I was willing to do a look at a new product before it hit the streets, I leapt at the opportunity. Join me to learn about the amazing Profoto B10
Read MoreThe right online photographic community can make a huge difference. With so many being horrible, you might want to learn more about the KelbyOne Community
Read MoreJust as a musician practices scales to build dexterity, and to open the mind to possibility, the photographer needs practice to make better images. This brings the questions of what and how to practice, and where to find the ideas, the guidance and the coaching to do so.
While it may not be the biggest question when things come to mirrorless, whether mirrorless is ready for professionals is an increasingly relevant question.
Read MoreBuilding on their position as a leader in digital imaging for both photography and video, the long-rumoured Canon full frame mirrorless camera has been announced. The Canon EOS R is the first in a series of brand-new full frame mirrorless bodies to come from Canon. It is joined on release by four brand new lenses using Canon’s new RF mount.
Read MoreSummer is over and it's new camera season! Fujifilm today (September 6th) announced the next generation X-T3 with availability set for September 20th, 2018.
Read MoreIs it possible that I have finally found the “one” bag to solve the majority of my photographic transport issues? While no one bag solves every problem, it would be very cool to find one that solves most. And I think that I have…
Read MoreMost of the recent Nikon news has been about the Z series of mirrorless bodies and lenses. That said, Nikon is not ignoring the entry level marketplace and has announced the D3500.
Read MoreHey folks. If you were not already clear that I love the stuff from Think Tank Photo, well, now you are. I have bought many bags from the company over the years and have never been disappointed in the usability, build quality or practicality of their products. I have seen many other offerings and none achieve the breadth and scope of what comes out of the company. Read the article for some great news!
Read MoreJaimie over at ShootDotEdit noticed a post I had made about some really disparaging statements made over at Brides magazine and asked if I would be willing to share a link to their site where they have made a document on Marketing Tips for Wedding Photographers available.
Read MoreWe've known for some time that Nikon would announce a new lineup of mirrorless cameras. The announcement was made today August 23, 2018 by Nikon PR globally.
Read MoreChoosing a new camera should not be difficult. The reality is that whether you buy a current Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm, Sony, or Panasonic/Lumix, the camera is going to be capable of delivering excellent images if you do your part. I regularly laugh when I see folks get into brand wars. All the makers produce solid products, the key to a great purchase is aligning the camera to your personal use cases.
Read MoreBird photography is challenging. I don't care what kind of bird you are talking about. A successful photographer has to build a workflow to make great images, and this involves time, practice, perhaps some study of the biology of the creature and proper light.
Read MoreThis is a horror story. Complete with monsters, gremlins and misinformation. Be warned, it's quite scary. Not gross and creepy scary, scary in the amount of crap involved.
Read MoreI want to be crystal clear about something up front. I have assisted for Peter Hurley, once, in Toronto for a workshop put on by Henry's. I have huge respect for the man and think the world of him. With that out of the way, I worked this past weekend with this product and it left me very underwhelmed.
Read MoreApple breaks another good but ignored tool in their rush to pretty, simple and thin
Read MoreHello everyone! This time I want to tackle a subject that regularly comes up in classes and coursework. It’s also a topic on the Internet with a variety of fascinating ideas. We often hear of lens compression and as Lee Morris recently demonstrated on Petapixel. it actually does not exist. I don’t agree with some of his terminology, but the approach is bang on.
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