Monthly Archives: August 2016
Bridge Camera – What is it and is it for me ?
Bridge Camera is a general name for digital cameras that have some degree of manual control, a long range zoom lens and a viewfinder – but usually not interchangeable lenses. They are somewhere between a point and shoot camera, and … Continue reading
How to Take Photos in Low Light
Images of night scenes never fail to impress. Night-time images have great ambiance, something which is often absent in flat, bright, daylight photos. Skillful low-light photos can look simply incredible and if you’re looking for ways to make money from … Continue reading
Power of nature: The world’s best weather photos
We can very easily get caught up in the monotony of what the weather’s going to do (it’s a national pastime in the UK). But these breathtaking images, from some of the finalists in the 2016 Weather Photographer of the … Continue reading
Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan (12-Month Prepaid Card) – $94.99 (Reg. $119.88)
Amazon has the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan (12-Month Prepaid Card) available for $ 94.99 (today only). Regularly $ 119.88. Already have a subscription? No problem! Just provide Adobe with the activation code on the card and you’ll get a year’s … Continue reading
Should I Get the Canon EF 16-35 f/2.8L II, EF 16-35mm f/4L IS or the EF 17-40mm f/4L Lens?
Those looking to add a Canon wide-angle zoom to their full-frame kits will likely be considering between the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM, EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM and EF 17-40mm f/4L USM lenses. At first glance, choosing between them … Continue reading
Photographer Jay L. Clendenin Shoots Olympic Athlete Portraits With a Large-Format Camera Directly To Photo Paper
News Large format photography is never cheap, but this technique makes it more attainable Shooting Olympic athlete portraits by directly exposing 8×10 photo paper instead of film. Popular Photography
Announcing the Winners of the Corel AfterShot Pro Editing Software
A huge thank you to everyone who entered our recent contest to win one of 10 copies of Corel’s AfterShot Pro 3 Photo Editor Software. This was an “After” themed competition, and so many of you shared your beautiful photographs, … Continue reading
Tips for Creating a Personal Photography Project
One of the best ways to grow your photography is by working on a personal photography project. As a professional photographer, I am always working on personal projects. It’s a way to keep myself inspired, and to feel challenged to … Continue reading
Lighting 102: Angle
The legibility from our fill light doesn't call attention to itself. It just makes your other light look that much better. It introduces a balance; a range; a relationship between the two lights. Think of it like a backup band … Continue reading
Adobe Photoshop Elements 14 and Premiere Elements 14 – $79.99 Shipped (Reg. $149.99)
For a limited time, B&H has the Adobe Photoshop Elements 14 and Premiere Elements 14 (Download or DVD) available for $ 79.99 with free expedited shipping. Regularly $ 149.99. Product Highlights Photo and Video Editing Software Bundle Camera Shake Reduction, Haze … Continue reading
10 Macro Photography Subject Ideas
Are you looking for some interesting and out of the ordinary project ideas for your close up or macro photography? Want to break away from the usual flowers, leaves, plants and mushrooms? Tired of bugs, butterflies, and spiders? All of … Continue reading
How to Photograph the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis
Tips for seeing and photographing the Northern Lights: Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, might be one of the most fascinating phenomena to photograph during the night. Watching the sky turn green, blue, pink and even red, is something … Continue reading