We sincerely love receiving emails from our readers; especially when we feel that we’ve helped them and they’re curious to learn more. So that’s what happened recently with Bryan, who consented to me turning our email into a blog post. He’s owned the Canon 5D MK 4 for years, and after reading our Canon EOS… Continue reading Can the Awesome Canon EOS R Replace Your DSLR?
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A Photographer’s Guide to Umbrellas
Umbrellas are perhaps the most under-appreciated light shaping tool around. Due to their low price and wide availability, they are considered by some to be only for those who are beginners. This couldn’t be further from the truth. The umbrella is a fantastic modifier that is loved and cherished by pros and beginners alike. Here… Continue reading A Photographer’s Guide to Umbrellas
Using the Perfect Lens for Travel Photography in Big Cities
The perfect lens for travel photography is obviously the one that you’ve got on you. But there’s no reason why you should never have a wide-angle lens. In the majority of cases, it will do everything you need when you’re traveling to big cities. Cities are much different than the suburbs and country in that… Continue reading Using the Perfect Lens for Travel Photography in Big Cities
Sixty-Four Foxy Faces: Portraits of Fantastic Foxes Over 10+ Years
“Don’t you have enough fox pictures yet?” That’s a question I get asked regularly. “Not by a long shot!” Those photos are just a great excuse to stalk these fantastic animals for over ten years. And no, I can’t get enough. In fact, every day I find them a little sweeter and more beautiful. The… Continue reading Sixty-Four Foxy Faces: Portraits of Fantastic Foxes Over 10+ Years
Which Camera System Has the Best Animal Detection Autofocus?
If you’re curious about animal detection autofocus in your camera, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve been curious about it too. What’s more, each camera system takes its own approach to how to do it. And it can be very confusing to some folks. At other times, it can be really frustrating. So… Continue reading Which Camera System Has the Best Animal Detection Autofocus?
Is the High Dynamic Range Setting in Your Camera Useful?
First off, I’m a guy that will always try to avoid post-production at any cost. Any that’s far easier to do with some camera systems than others. But if you really have to do post-production, then the high dynamic range (HDR) setting really does matter. I think it matters if you want to spend less… Continue reading Is the High Dynamic Range Setting in Your Camera Useful?
13 Camera Settings Every iPhone Photographer Should Know
If you do iPhone photography, common sense may say you pick up the iPhone, open the camera app and just start shooting. That’ll work, but there happen to be so many settings and features hidden within these phones that stump way too many people, even some of us pros sometimes. Thus, I was inspired to… Continue reading 13 Camera Settings Every iPhone Photographer Should Know
How to Mix Flash with Ambient Light: A Step-by-Step Method
Can you think back to a time you were taking photos in a dinner scene and they just look “flash-y”? Why does flash never look natural? Well, in order to make flash look natural, you have to make flash part of the natural lighting scenario. Here’s how. I admit, when I bought my first flash,… Continue reading How to Mix Flash with Ambient Light: A Step-by-Step Method
How to Shoot Macro Photos with Regular Lenses and Extension Tubes
Macro photography works well with conventional lenses and inexpensive extension tubes. The combination achieves 0.3x to 0.5x magnification. Depth of field is much greater with these moderate magnifications than at the 1x magnification possible with macro lenses. I have superb 90mm and 105mm macro lenses which I use to photograph bees. But often I want… Continue reading How to Shoot Macro Photos with Regular Lenses and Extension Tubes