Monthly Archives: October 2017
3 Times it’s Okay to Consider Offering Free Sessions
If you’ve made the transition from a hobbyist photographer to a part-time or full-time professional photographer, chances are that you’ve spent a lot of time thinking about your pricing. You’ve likely looked over your cost of doing business and the … Continue reading
7 Essential Lessons from an Experienced Travel Photographer
During the years I’ve worked organizing photo tours, I have seen a lot of things, and helped people take a lot of incredible photographs. My clients often ask me for tips on how to do travel photography well, as it … Continue reading
4 Tips for the Minimalist Photographer
I’ve photographed countless sessions in the past nine years. Weddings, families, children, newborns, seniors, huge extended family groups, community events, products for companies, bike races, fine art, birth stories. . . You name it, I have probably photographed it. Knowing … Continue reading
Adobe launches new cloud-based Lightroom CC service
Adobe has announced a major overhaul of its cloud-based Lightroom service, reflecting the increasingly mobile-centric nature of image capture, editing and sharing. Lightroom CC remains, but will now be known as Lightroom Classic CC, with Adobe launching an all-new cloud-based … Continue reading
7 Photography Myths Exposed
Photographers, of all people, should know that the world is not black and white. There are many shades of grey between black and white, between good and bad, and between right and wrong. It’s all a matter of perspective and … Continue reading
These are the best wildlife images of 2017
The winners of the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition have been revealed, with photojournalist Brent Stirton being crowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017. Stirton won for his haunting image Memorial to a Species, depicting a recently shot … Continue reading
How to Set Up a Simple Photography Studio
Final reminder: only HOURS left for The Complete Photography Bundle 2017 Sometimes we just need better light. Not so much a larger amount, but something nicer, portable, adjustable–and something that will just fill in the right places. As we get … Continue reading
Review: Struman Lenses for Mobile Phones
As the use of mobile phones as cameras become more popular people want to get the best possible images with them. In some ways, they are very limited in how you can take photos. There are many companies now making … Continue reading
How to get a good camera deal on Black Friday
Whether you’ve outgrown your smartphone, have a once-in-a-lifetime trip coming up that you want to capture or just want to get even more creative with photography, there’s a camera out there for you. With Black Friday on the horizon, now’s … Continue reading
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
The Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III is the latest in a long line of enthusiast-focused compact cameras, designed for photographers looking for something to complement their DSLR, or for those looking for a versatile alternative to a DSLR in … Continue reading
Video Tutorial: How to Make Realistic Images Faster with Aurora HDR 2018
As a landscape photographer who relies heavily on HDR to pull off much of my work, I’m always keen to learn about better ways of doing what I do. Most of the time my art tends to run towards natural … Continue reading
How to get a good DSLR deal on Black Friday
If you want to start getting really creative with your photography, then a DSLR is pretty much the first choice for most, offering a great blend of top-notch image quality and polished performance. There’s also a wealth of choice out … Continue reading