Monthly Archives: November 2015
Using Emotions to Take Storytelling Images
A forgotten woman and her daughter – tips for storytelling If you travel to remote places you will be sure to get extraordinary photos. Be brave, take a risk, and allow the warm winds of far off places take you … Continue reading
Canon EOS Rebel T5i with EF-S 18-55 IS STM & PRIMA PRO-100 – $399.00 AR (Reg. $1,084.00)
B&H has a Canon EOS Rebel T5i with EF-S 18-55 IS STM & PRIMA PRO-100 Bundle available for $ 399.00 after a $ 335.00 instant savings and a $ 350.00 mail-in rebate. Bundle Includes Canon EOS Rebel T5i Canon EF-S 18-55mm … Continue reading
Portrait Photography Tip: Peter Hurley Says “Hold Your Sub!” to Look Slimmer in Photos
Watching Peter Hurley work is a thing to behold. When it comes to talking to his portrait photography clients, he’s a tour de force. And while you can’t easily learn to be as charismatic as he is, he’s always pretty … Continue reading
Understanding all the Different Image File Formats
When you take a photograph, what is essentially happening is that the camera is capturing data, which creates a digital image. There are many different types of file formats, which can be retrieved and edited using a photo editing software. … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Photography Tips
Plan Ahead Every photography project or endeavor is better served with some sort of pre-planning – thinking about what shots you want to get, and making sure you’ve transferred all existing images on your memory card(s) so you have clean … Continue reading
Interesting Photo of the Day: An Indian Rocket Launch
Recently India’s space agency launched the IRNSS-1A from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in southeast India. It was a proud moment for their citizens, as the photograph below shows: (Via Imgur. Click image to see full size.) The orbital satellite is as a … Continue reading
Canon DSLR pre-Black Friday Instant Rebates
Through Wednesday, the following Canon DSLR/lens kits are discounted at or above their typical rebate period discounts. Canon Instant Rebates Camera/Lens Kit InstantRebate EOS-1D X Body $ 700.00 EOS 5D Mark III (and kits) $ 300.00 EOS 5DS/5Ds R Body $ … Continue reading
For Women Photographers: Review of the Madison Camera Bag by Aide de Camp
Last weekend, I went out on a photo date with Madison, and came home swooning. In a world where camera bags largely take the form of backpacks, shoulder sling bags, and messenger bags, finding a vessel to transport camera gear … Continue reading
Photographer’s Tripod Mistaken For Machine Gun, 911 Called
My brain can think up all kinds of excuses about why I shouldn’t bring a tripod when I go out shooting. Now, apparently I can add “it might get mistaken for a machine gun” to that list. A photographer for … Continue reading
Polar Pro DJI Phantom 3 Filter 3-Pack – $29.99 Shipped (Reg. $69.99)
For a limited time, B&H has the Polar Pro DJI Phantom 3 Filter 3-Pack available for $ 29.99 with free shipping. Regularly $ 69.99. Product Highlights Fits DJI Phantom 3 Camera Lens Designed for Aerial Photography Polarizer Cuts Reflections and Glare … Continue reading
The Who What Where When Why How of Doing a Photowalk
Recently I was privileged, for the first-time, to be a walk leader as part of the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk. It was a great experience for me, one I plan to repeat again, and one in which I encourage all … Continue reading
Captivating Photos of Fairytale-Like Scenes
If fairy tales are your cup of tea, then immerse yourself in the make-believe world of photographer Magdalena Russocka. This Irish photographer creates and captures captivating fairytale portraits that look as if they were lifted straight out of a storybook. … Continue reading