Monthly Archives: February 2016
10 Ways to Use a 5-in-1 Reflector
In photography books, magazines, and websites, references to reflectors are often and many. They’re a quintessential tool for modifying light in just about every genre, and they’re an indispensable part of many photographers’ toolkits. If you’re new to the idea … Continue reading
How USA TODAY Photographers Shoot the Oscars
USA TODAY photographers Robert Hanashiro and Dan MacMedan give us the scoop on what it takes to shoot the Oscars–from red carpet arrivals to emotional moments backstage. Canon and Nikon News, Deals and What’s New at The-Digital-Picture.com
Review: MWC 2016: LG 360 Cam
The LG 360 Cam is a pocketable VR camera that’s ready to change how complicated it is to record virtual reality videos and photos. It pairs two 13MP camera lenses on a stick, and each one is capable of capturing … Continue reading
23 Geometric Images of Quadrangles or Squares
Finding geometric shapes to photograph is a great exercise for beginners. It helps train your eye to look for something specific. A quadrangle (also known commonly as a square, of course) is easily found in many places. Look around you, … Continue reading
Genius T Shirts Have Built-In Camera Lens Cleaning Cloths
Courtesy of Genius Tees Genius Pocket Tee shirt It seems like there has been a bit of a boom in the photographer-specific clothing market lately. The most recent version to hit my inbox is from the folks at Genius T … Continue reading
Take 20% Off Any March Rental at LensProToGo
From LensProToGo: 20% Off Everything (And We Really Mean Everything.) If you’re looking to take a new camera or lens for a spin, or take a familiar piece of gear on an upcoming shoot, now is the time to do so! The … Continue reading
How to Capture Beauty in Ugly and Mundane Subjects
A huge part of your job as a photographer is to make people pause, and linger over a photograph. Sometimes it could be a stunningly lit portrait, or maybe an epic landscape. But, if you’re like me, more than likely … Continue reading
Tips for Shooting More Interesting Sports Portraits
Team portraits are easy to snap but difficult to master. A lot of basic portraits stick with the obvious shots—line up the players, stand in front of them, and shoot a few times in case someone blinked the first time. But Kentucky-based … Continue reading
Canon EOS 1D X II: Free CFast Memory Card and Reader Offer Ending Soon
Right now, you can preorder a Canon EOS 1D X Mark II and get a free 64GB CFast memory card and reader (roughly $ 300.00 value). But don’t wait to preorder – the discounted kit is scheduled to expire after … Continue reading
7 Common Mistakes That Newbie Street Photographers Make
Over the last few years I have worked with enough budding new street photography enthusiasts, to notice a common thread of early mistakes that many of them make. A lot of these are very simple tendencies and changes, that can make … Continue reading
Adobe Lightroom 2.0 For Android Lets You Shoot, Edit Raw Photos On a Smartphone
Courtesy of Adobe A sample image from Adobe Edited with the new Lightroom 2.0 for Android The rise of the smartphone camera has been impressive to watch, with new features and functions being added all the time. But, for some … Continue reading
CDLC: From Grumps to Grins – 10 Tips for Getting Kids to Cooperate for the Camera
From the Canon Digital Learning Center: An article by professional child and family photographer Laura Morita As any parent knows, getting a child to cooperate in front of the camera can be an exercise in futility. Why won’t they just do … Continue reading