Tag: Photo

Sirui Venus 35mm t/2.9 Anamorphic Lens Review

Sirui’s 35mm full-frame anamorphic lens is a very interesting piece of equipment. While anamorphic lenses were previously the domain of cinema-focused lenses, Sirui’s Venus series blurs the line between cinema and still photography, in part because of the great selection of compatible mounts. Is it worth using an anamorphic on your mirrorless camera? How does… Continue reading Sirui Venus 35mm t/2.9 Anamorphic Lens Review

Outdoor Photographer magazine just fired all their staff and are selling up

The new owners of Outdoor Photographer Magazine have just laid off all its staff. The magazine and website are now up for sale after only acquiring the magazine in February 2023. After months of mismanagement and not paying contributors, the owners have decided to pull the plug. The June/July issue will be the final issue, according… Continue reading Outdoor Photographer magazine just fired all their staff and are selling up

Aura Photography: The Complete Guide to Aura Portraits

According to some spiritual beliefs, an aura, sometimes called an energy field, is an atmosphere or quality surrounding something, often a person or other living thing. [Read More]

Buying The Best Polaroid Camera: What to Know

There’s a lot to know about buying the best Polaroid camera. First off, did you know that more than one brand makes them? And did you also know that more than one brand makes the film? Polaroid is both a brand and our common vernacular for instant film prints. So if you’re greener to photography,… Continue reading Buying The Best Polaroid Camera: What to Know

Why You Need to Know How to Shoot With a Phone Camera

Sometimes you have no choice but to shoot with a Phone camera. Maybe it’s all that’s available. Maybe it’s all that is suitable. But the skills to take a phone camera and get some usable images is something that every photographer should strive to build. I’ll give you an example. A while back I was on… Continue reading Why You Need to Know How to Shoot With a Phone Camera

The Mac Mini and MacBook Pro (M2 Pro) hit their lowest prices ever at Amazon

Abby Ferguson You wouldn’t know it by looking at it, but the M2 Mac Mini is an extremely capable computer when it comes to editing photos and videos. The M2 chip, with its integrated memory and unique architecture, can churn through high-res images and video with almost shocking speed considering its size. Its $599 base… Continue reading The Mac Mini and MacBook Pro (M2 Pro) hit their lowest prices ever at Amazon

The Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 is a compact wide-angle for Fujifilm X-mount cameras

Abby Ferguson Earlier this year, Tamron announced it was working on a fast and compact wide-angle lens for Fujifilm X-mount cameras. Now, the wait is (nearly) over, and the new Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD is here and ready for pre-order. The newest Tamron lens offers a full-frame equivalent focal length of 16.5-30mm. This… Continue reading The Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 is a compact wide-angle for Fujifilm X-mount cameras

Behind the Photo: Brad Deel’s creative athlete portraits

In the high school sports media space, Brad Deel of Brad Deel Photography has been creating memorable and inspirational shots for years. I can vouch for that. One day, a flaming tennis ball streaked across my phone thanks to him, and will be forever seared into my mind. After all, unique photos and setups should… Continue reading Behind the Photo: Brad Deel’s creative athlete portraits