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SLC-1L-03: Need Light With More Edge? Aim It Away From Your Subject.
The two photos above have the same light source, same light location and same white background. The only difference in the second photo is that the light has been aimed differently. Pointing your light away from your subject (i.e., using … Continue reading
What is a Flash Bracket and Why Do You Need One?
A flash bracket is a device that attaches to your camera and allows you to keep your flash at a greater distance than your built-in or shoe-mounted flash. The result is lighting that is more attractive and consistent. But it … Continue reading
Smartphones vs cameras: do you still need a DSLR?
In recent years some technology commentators have suggested that smartphone camera technology will eventually become so good that people won’t need or want a mirrorless camera or DSLR. It’s a bold claim, so let’s consider some of the facts. Smartphone … Continue reading
3 Things You Need to Know to Get Started with Infrared Photography
Infrared light is not visible to human eyes. The light your eyes see is that within what is referred to as the “visible spectrum” and infrared (IR) lies beyond this band. Thus Infrared (IR) Photography requires special equipment beyond your … Continue reading
The 6 Most Important Things You Need to Know in Lightroom
Quick note: Check out Lightroom expert Andrew’s brand new Mastering Lightroom Email Course; enrollment is open until the end of February. Whether you’re new to Lightroom or have been using it for years there are certain things you need to … Continue reading
Fujifilm X-H1 vs X-T2: 8 key differences you need to know
Fujifilm has just taken the wraps of the X-H1, its new flagship X Series camera. So how does the X-H1 compare to the fabulous X-T2, a camera that it sits above in the Fujifilm range? Both share the same 24.3MP … Continue reading
7 things you need to know about the new Olympus PEN E-PL9
Olympus knows that the smartphone is muscling in on traditional camera territory, but it's also aware that the social media generation wants to be able to shoot eye-catching images without needing a degree in photography. The camera-maker believes that by … Continue reading
Nikon D7500 vs D7200: 8 key differences you need to know
With the arrival of the Nikon D7500, things have got a little more complex for the photographer looking to make the upgrade to a more advanced DSLR. Do you opt for Nikon's latest enthusiast-focused DSLR, or save your pennies and … Continue reading
3 Bad Habits You Need to Break to Improve Your Photography
Teaching our photography workshops over the years, my wife and I have come to recognize there are three things many people do habitually which do not help the advancement of their photography experience. Here are three bad habits for you … Continue reading
9 More Great Apps You Need for Your Smartphone
What are the next great apps you need for your Android and your iPhone? There are many apps out there that are fun to use. In part two we bring you 10 more great apps for your smartphone (read part … Continue reading
Full-frame cameras: do you really need one?
Owning a full-frame DSLR or mirrorless camera, such as the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Nikon D850 or Sony Alpha A7R III, is the ambition of many photographers. 'After all,' they think, 'bigger must be better' – and these cameras, … Continue reading
What is Flash High-Speed Sync and Why Do You Need it?
Using flash is already complicated enough, but adding in a fast shutter speed makes it even harder. In these two videos, you will learn about your camera’s flash sync speed and why it’s limited. Then you’ll see what you can … Continue reading