Monthly Archives: April 2018

Canon EOS Rebel T7 / EOS 2000D review

The EOS Rebel T7 / EOS 2000D is Canon's latest entrant into the competitive entry-level DSLR sector, replacing the EOS Rebel T6 / EOS 1300D.  With a relatively low price point (entry-level DSLRs can be noticeably cheaper than a lot … Continue reading

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Not Busy Tomorrow? Check Out a National Park for Free

Tomorrow, April 21, you will be able to access any National Park without having to pay an entrance fee. So if you don’t have any plans, why not pack up the family along with some camera gear and visit your … Continue reading

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5 Reasons Why Your Sunrise or Sunset Photos Don’t Look So Stunning

The holy grail of travel photography is a stunning photo looking into the vast distance taken at sunrise or sunset. It seems to just work as a blend of color, composition, and light to create something that often makes the … Continue reading

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Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm is pretty clear about its target audience for the X-A5. Its features, brochure and promotional materials are all targeted heavily at Instagram influencers and female family ‘record keepers’, rather than gadget-obsessed males. So let’s not knock it. This is … Continue reading

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8 Smartphone Portrait Tips

While traditionalists may be quick to denounce the merit of iphoneography, the fact of the matter is that the tiny camera installed on our cell phones is by far the handiest tool a photographer has at their disposal. Nothing can … Continue reading

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Gitzo Adventury Backpacks Available for Preorder at B&H

B&H has the recently announced Gitzo Adventury Backpacks available for preorder with free expedited shipping.   From Gitzo:   Discover new premium outdoor backpacks from Gitzo, dedicated to outdoor activities. Adventury Backpacks are specially designed for bird, wildlife, nature, and … Continue reading

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7 Great Ideas for Group Photography Events and Projects

Photography can be a lonely business, but there is no reason why that has to be the case. Of course, there are many that enjoy the solitude. If you’re a photographer who enjoys more of a community there are some … Continue reading

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Sigma 24-70mm DG OS HSM | Art

For everyday shooting, a standard zoom lens is the go-to optic for most DSLR owners, so it pays to get a good one. The latest own-brand Canon and Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 lenses have equally fast aperture ratings and are built … Continue reading

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4 Ways To Make Better Street Portraits While Traveling

One of my favorite things about travel photography is the opportunities it provides to meet interesting people in the street and make portraits of them. Here are some of the things that I have learned that you can put into … Continue reading

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BenQ Hosts American Landscapes Photo Contest

From BenQ:   Costa Mesa, CA — BenQ is offering one lucky winner the chance to explore and capture some of America’s most spectacular sites—a prize worth $ 5,000. The Capture the Photogenic Landscapes of competition will run until November … Continue reading

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Tips for Light Painting and Some Common Pitfalls to Avoid

In this article, I will focus on light painting objects in night scenes during a single long exposure (rather than multiple exposures combined in Photoshop) and some of the pitfalls I have experienced. I hope you will gain an understanding … Continue reading

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Keep your kit safe with two new Gitzo backpacks

Gitzo, which is best known for its premium camera tripods and other supports, has announced two new Adventury camera backpacks. Aimed at wildlife, nature and landscape photographers, the two new bags are designed to provide comfort on long treks as … Continue reading

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