Monthly Archives: May 2016
How Two Weeks in the Wilderness with One Prime Lens Restored My Love for Photography
If you have read a few of my previous pieces here on the Digital Photography School like “5 Uncomfortable Truths about Photography“, or “How Making Horrible Photos Will Lead to More Keepers“, you’ll know that I have a much greater … Continue reading
Review: Sony Alpha A68
Introduction and features Sony hasn’t produced a DSLR for almost six years now, and much of its focus has since shifted to its popular compact system cameras. It has, however, maintained its DSLR-like Single Lens Translucent (SLT) models for the … Continue reading
Recording 360-degree 3D videos just got cheaper
360-degree filmography is on the rise, from VR-compatible Coachella concerts to panoramic photos on your Facebook feed. However, getting in on the action can be prohibitively pricey. Like, tens of thousands of dollars pricey. For budding VR cinematographers looking for … Continue reading
CPN Presents: Marc Aspland on Shooting Sports with the EOS-1D X Mark II
From the Canon Professional Network: Since early 2016 Marc Aspland has been working with the 20.2 Megapixel EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR, covering many of the major events in the sporting calendar and shooting portraits of top sports celebrities in … Continue reading
How to Improve the Impact of Your Urban Images Using Lines
If you are struggling with getting your photos of cities and architecture to pop out, chances are that you are underestimating the power of lines in your images. Lines help you structure your images in ways that lead your viewers … Continue reading
Beginner’s Guide to Better Landscape Photography: Infographic
If you’re new to photography, you most likely get a little confused when it comes to keeping all the jargon, camera settings, and composition rules straight. We’ve all been there. And those of us who are visual learners will appreciate … Continue reading
New Gear: Lensbaby Circular 180+ Makes GoPro Camera Even Wider
Gear Get 185-degrees of coverage with this add-on lens The Lensbaby Circular 180+ gives the GoPro camera a 185-degree field of view. Popular Photography
Artist website is ready
Artist website alexey-kljatov.pixels.com is ready and fully functional: Some HDR photos is not uploaded yet, but my best snowflake, macro and still life pictures are here. Website powered by FineArtAmerica.com – print-on-demand service which i really like and prefer over … Continue reading
Review: Canon EOS 80D
Introduction and features The new 80D, which replaces the 70D launched in July 2013, sits smack in the middle of Canon’s SLR line-up, above the 760D and below the 7D Mark II. That puts it in prime enthusiast territory, which … Continue reading
The Impossible Project I-1 is a beautiful homage to the original Polaroid
The Impossible Project is best known for buying up Polaroid’s film factory to produce new instant film for existing Polaroid cameras. However, six years after reinventing instant film, the German company has now created its own instant camera. Meet the … Continue reading
Broncolor Introduces New Light Shaping Tools – Edge Masks & Focus 110
From Broncolor: Hot on the heels of the new Siros L battery powered studio monobloc, broncolor have also released two brand new lights shaping tools – the Edge Mask diffuser and Focus 110 umbrella. Edge MasksUsing the broncolor range of softboxes just … Continue reading
Updated: Best entry-level DSLR 2016: what to look for, which to buy
Best entry-level DSLR If you’ve outgrown your point-and-shoot camera and feel like you’re ready to take your photography to the next step, then an entry-level DSLR is the obvious choice. You might also want to consider a mirrorless camera as … Continue reading