Monthly Archives: October 2016

Leonardo DiCaprio and Fisher Stevens Utilize Canon Cinema EOS C300 Mark II Camera to Create ‘Before the Flood’ for National Geographic Channel

From Canon USA:   MELVILLE, N.Y., October 28, 2016 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce that Academy Award winners Leonardo DiCaprio and Fisher Stevens chose Canon EOS Digital Cinema cameras and lenses, … Continue reading

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5 Quick Tips for Photographing People Outdoors

Final reminder: only 1 day left in the launch sale on 101 Portrait Lightroom Presets So, let me guess…your pictures of your friends, parents, children, or grandchildren don’t always come out the way you’d like, and you are frequently frustrated … Continue reading

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Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II Lens Delayed Until December

We were expecting the arrival of the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM lens next week and anxious to begin testing, but… evidence suggests that we may be waiting a bit longer for the highly anticipated lens. The lens … Continue reading

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Mentor Series: Mt. Rainier

Mentor Series The BEST OF photo gallery Surrounded by subalpine wildflower meadows and ancient forests, glacier-capped Mount Rainier is the tallest mountain of the Cascade Range and an iconic symbol of the Pacific… Popular Photography

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Best kit for street photography

We suggest a range of gear that’s ideal when you’re travelling light on the street The Henri Strap is soft and hardwearing We suggest a range of gear that’s ideal when you’re travelling light on the street What Digital Camera

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Canon USA Enables You to Pick Your Rebate [Take 2]

Towards the end of September, Canon published their October rebates before the September rebates had expired. As luck would have it, they’ve done the same thing again for their next round of rebates. For today and tomorrow, you can compare the … Continue reading

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LaCie 6big, 12big, and Bolt3 Storage Solutions Move Lots Of Image Data Very Quickly

Gear Need up to 120 TB of super-fast storage? LaCie has you covered. LaCie has updated its high-end, multi-drive storage solutions for creatives working in high-res workflows. Popular Photography

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Canon Updates DPP, EOS Utility & Picture Style Editor with EOS M5 & New Lens Support

From Canon USA:   Digital Photo Professional 4.5.10 for Windows   Changes for Digital Photo Professional 4.5.10 for Windows :   Supports EOS M5. Supports EF-M18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM, EF24-105mm f/4L IS II USM, EF16-35mm f/2.8L III USM. Improves accuracy … Continue reading

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7 tips for buying used lenses

Second-hand optics have become big business in the photo world, but you need to know what you’re looking for. Here are seven tips for buying used lenses to make sure you don’t get ripped off Second-hand optics have become big … Continue reading

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How to Add a Sun Flare to Your Images Using Photoshop

If you read my previous article where I give you some tips for doing more spectacular sunset photography, you’ll understand that I love taking photos during the magic hour. For my portraits, I also book my sessions during that time … Continue reading

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Halloween Photo Tips & Techniques

1. Use a white light flashlight (the kind you’d take on a scout’s trip) to ‘light paint’ your scene and subject while using a long exposure (30 seconds, 1 minute or go for even more if the night is suitably … Continue reading

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How to Compose Better Images and Make your Images More Extraordinary

When we think about what goes into making a photograph most often our thoughts leap to camera settings like aperture and shutter speed. “What ISO should I use? Should I incorporate more or less of the foreground and is that … Continue reading

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