Monthly Archives: July 2016
Twelve Ways to Improve Your Digital Landscapes
Number One: If you have read any of my previous photography guides then you probably know that I strongly recommend shooting in RAW format. Why is this so important? The answer simply boils down to control. Shoot in Camera RAW … Continue reading
Tips for Taking More Natural Engagement Portraits
Engagement portrait sessions can be awkward especially for couples who are expected to display their affection publicly and worse, in front of the camera. Often they feel uneasy and don’t know what to do, let alone how to pose. Left … Continue reading
Tamron Patents 70-200mm f/4 VC Lens
According to the Egami Blog, Tamron has patented the optical formula for a 70-200mm f/4 VC lens. Description of Patent Patent Publication No. 2016-126278 Published 2016.7.11 Submitted 2015.1.8 Focal length 71.8092 109.9915 205.9615 F-number 4.0989 4.1033 4.1023 Field of View 16.7567 … Continue reading
Review – The ThinkTank Photo Airport Roller Derby Bag
For those who know me, they know that I have a slight obsession with camera bags. There are just so many varieties; roller bags, backpacks, shoulder bags, etc., so it gets a little hard to get bored of them! Recently … Continue reading
Save on Discounted Refurbished Gear at the Canon Store
The Canon Store has select refurbished DSLR cameras and lenses and on sale. See below for more information. Discounted Refurbished Gear In Stock Refurbished Item Orig. Price Savings Sale Price Canon EOS 5DS R Body 3,119.20 120.20 2,999.00 Canon EOS 5Ds … Continue reading
Why Off-Camera Flash Isn’t as Scary as you Think
Flash The word alone has the potential to cause dread, even among experienced photographers, bringing to mind images of overexposed faces and red eyes. Because of this, many photographers avoid flash altogether, keeping a safe distance at all times. I … Continue reading
Updated: Amazon Prime Day 2016 was the ‘biggest day in the history of Amazon’
Amazon Prime Day 2016: stats Amazon Prime Day 2016 was the ‘biggest day in the history of Amazon,’ so you can be pretty sure it’ll now return every year until the end of time. On ‘deal day’ this year, Amazon … Continue reading
Canon Showcases the Future of Broadcast and Cinema at IBC 2016
London, UK, 22 July 2016 – Canon Europe will be demonstrating its full range of professional imaging products at IBC 2016, the leading global tradeshow for the media and broadcast industry in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Having exhibited at IBC for more … Continue reading
Watch This: The Inverse Square Law Of Light Is Complicated, Important For Your Photography
How To Doing your science homework could help your photos The inverse square law of light is physics that can help you with your photography, especially if you’re into off-camera flash. Popular Photography
Top 8 Photography Tips for Beginners
Everyone loves a well-taken picture. Be it landscapes, abstract, fashion or any other object, images transcend a feeling that few things can achieve. We all admire stunning pictures but have you wondered about the work that goes behind them? Make … Continue reading
How to Enhance Portraits Using Gray Layers to Dodge and Burn in Photoshop
What is dodging and burning? The techniques of dodging and burning are hand-me-downs from the days of the darkroom. The idea was to manipulate parts of an image while the paper was being exposed to light from the enlarger, where the … Continue reading
Advanced technology guide: autofocus motors
The motors that drive a camera’s autofocus system have changed dramatically since the first one in 1985 Recent lens designs use a range of new focus motors to meet the demands of video The motors that drive a camera’s autofocus … Continue reading