Tag: photography

Best wide-angle lenses for Sony in 2022

Abby Ferguson Best overall Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Check Price Best ultra-wide Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM Check Price Best prime Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Lens Check Price Wide-angle lenses—for Sony shooters and everyone else—represent an essential piece of kit in a well-rounded gear bag. As the name implies, wide-angle lenses provide a… Continue reading Best wide-angle lenses for Sony in 2022

Best light stands in 2022

Abby Ferguson Best overall Impact Air Cushioned Light Stand Check Price Best for varied lighting angles Manfroto 420B Combi Check Price Best heavy duty Matthews C Stand Check Price A basic light stand can open up a ton of new creative options for photographers by giving them control that on-camera flash and natural light can’t… Continue reading Best light stands in 2022

Best microphones for podcasting in 2022

Abby Ferguson Best overall Shure SM7B Check Price Best USB Shure MV7 Check Price Best for beginners Blue Yeti Check Price Microphones for podcasting, like the medium itself, have become more accessible and popular in recent years. Thanks to its adaptability, podcasting has established itself as a mainstay of many brands’ marketing strategies. And this… Continue reading Best microphones for podcasting in 2022

40 Free Black-and-White Presets for Lightroom to Convert Photos to Monochrome

Adobe Lightroom is an amazing piece of software that can style your images in countless ways, with options to adjust the contrast, tone curve, colors, grain, and so much more! This article is a showcase of 40+ of the best free Lightroom presets and top premium Lightroom black and white presets for converting photos to… Continue reading 40 Free Black-and-White Presets for Lightroom to Convert Photos to Monochrome

Wedding Photography Checklist, The Essentials & Must-Have Shots [Examples & tips]

How to avoid disappointment and take the shots your clients really want!   I know you are wondering – “Do I really need a wedding photo checklist?” The answer is a unanimous yes, We put together this helpful wedding photography checklist as a lifesafer for that big day. Hope it helps. Your Free Printable Wedding… Continue reading Wedding Photography Checklist, The Essentials & Must-Have Shots [Examples & tips]

9 famous photography books everyone should have in their collection

Dan Bracaglia This post has been updated. It was originally published on July 23, 2019. A well-curated photo bookshelf can be an excellent source of inspiration when it comes to your own photo projects. Cracking open a nicely bound photography book focuses the eye in ways that just can’t be duplicated when scrolling through Instagram.… Continue reading 9 famous photography books everyone should have in their collection

Sony unveils a new way to protect images from theft, manipulation

Sony Sony has a new anti-forgery feature coming to the a7 IV mirrorless camera that adds a crypto signature to images as soon as they’re shot to prevent duplication or manipulation. It’s designed for corporate customers, so don’t expect your holiday snaps to be getting digitally signed any time soon. Still, it’s an interesting idea… Continue reading Sony unveils a new way to protect images from theft, manipulation

Take to the skies in style with the new Peak Design x Huckberry 30L travel pack

Retailing for $260, the expandable pack neatly organizes all your gear. Peak Design/Huckberry Photographers are familiar with the refrain, “how will I carry it all?”—all being the cameras, lenses, laptops, and other gear necessary for a good and proper adventure. Peak Design answered that question in 2018 with its original Travel Backpack. Now, the brand… Continue reading Take to the skies in style with the new Peak Design x Huckberry 30L travel pack