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I wanted to address a question that comes into me fairly regularly and it pertains to the use and need for UV or protective filters. It’s a recurring question as folks buying new cameras and new lenses get the full court press to buy a filter, so let’s figure out if this is necessary.
Read MoreLearning to use lighting grids can help you transform your lighting from average to spectacular. Join me as we explore this awesome tool.
Read MoreDo you get the maximum return on your investment when you buy a camera from a specific brand? Probably not and it behooves you to know that.
Read MoreEvery photographer should have at least one light shaper and if only one, it should be an umbrella. There is nothing simpler, easier to use and more forgiving
Read MoreIf you are seeking a very powerful LED light that handles like a studio strobe and can take the common Bowens S mount connector for light shapers, this Godox unit is for you
Read MoreIt’s time for the smartphone video challenge. Take it on if you dare! (Seriously it’s as easy as drinking water)
Read MoreIt’s time to talk about buying and using LED lights
Read MoreUnderstanding and using High Speed Sync for flash opens a whole new realm of lighting possibilities without the constraint of a maximum shutter speed with flash.
Read MoreIt’s time for me to step up my video game and I am hopeful that this latest camera will be more useable on a daily basis than my last purchase and provide more functionality than what I can get in video out of a still camera
Read MoreCinematographers used neutral density filters for a very long time for a very simple reason. The ISO / ASA of the film stock was fixed, and the cameras had a stock shutter angle, leaving the only variable the iris. Still photographers call this the aperture. These requirements persist with video, so let’s learn how to address this with ND filters
Read MoreChoosing speed lights or strobes or light shapers should not be harder than it is, yet it is made challenging particularly given the amount of BS being shovelled around on these subjects. Avoid stepping in something lousy by checking out this article
Read MoreThis time I share a gripe about how in camera exposure compensation has generally not kept up with current sensor dynamic range capability.
Read MoreHey readers, I hope that this post finds you all well. I received a question about a week ago from a photographer looking to expand her visioneering options and she asked my opinion about whether to add a fisheye lens or an ultra wide angle. The answer is not so cut and dried as you may think.
Read MoreAs we look at lighting options for photography, we are directed either to flash or continuous light. For years, flash has been the choice of professionals because of its controllability, output variability and power. As creatives embrace more video (you are out there, somewhere…) the consideration of using continuous lighting is increasing. This time we will look at options today for continuous lighting for photography.
Read MoreLet’s take a quick look at what is new in Photoshop and Photoshop Lightroom Classic as announced at Adobe MAXX 2022
Read MoreI saw a question from a user this week that I thought was pertinent. The user has heard over and over that on camera flash is “bad” but wanted to know when and if it made sense. I think that this is a great question so let’s take some time to think about this.
Read MoreIf there is one comment / question that never gets old is the one that goes along the lines of “should I go to a full frame sensor?” The real question routes to whether you are better suited to a 36mm x 24mm sensor the same as an old 35mm film frame over something smaller.
The answer is always, it depends.
Read MoreIt sure looks like a lot of photographers are including film photography as part of their engagement. For those of us who started in film, this is very interesting, at least it is for me. Let’s look at some of the pros and cons of shooting film in the third decade of the 21st century.
Read MoreWhen do you know you need to step up your lighting from speedlights? What are the pros and cons of going to strobes? You’re in the right place because this is where you will find the answers!
Read MoreCan one lens cover most of what you shoot? It’s quite possible. Read along to get some ideas to consider.
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