Monthly Archives: November 2017
Why Photography is Beneficial for Your Mental Wellness
I initially took up photography for one simple reason – I couldn’t draw. My 16-year-old self reasoned that photography must be pretty easy. Just point the camera and shoot, right? But as I worked away in the high school darkroom, … Continue reading
Review of the Aputure Light Storm COB 120D Studio LED
The team at Aputure via Kayell Australia (thanks) sent me the Aputure Light Storm COB 120D LED studio light to try out and that’s exactly what I’ve been doing! I had planned a day’s worth of food shooting, but that … Continue reading
Best Nikon lenses 2017: the best lenses for Nikon DSLRs
So you’ve finally gotten your first Nikon DSLR or just upgraded your body – congrats! But now you’re going to need some great lenses to put that camera to good use. Between wide-angles, normal lenses, telephotos, tilt, shifts, primes and … Continue reading
Green Extreme 162WH Lithium-ion V Mount Battery – $109.95 Shipped (Reg. $199.95)
Adorama has the Green Extreme 162WH Lithium-ion V Mount Battery available for $ 109.95 with free shipping. Regularly $ 199.95. Product Highlights Li-Poly NoMEM Battery Power D tap Compatible 14.8 volt 11000mAh 162.8wh Canon, Nikon and Sony News, … Continue reading
How to Photograph Christmas Lights
Holiday lights brighten the mood no matter where they are. They might be in a downtown area, at a mall, or even at your own home. For those who love taking pictures, those lights can represent an opportunity to capture … Continue reading
How to Plan a Street Photography Shoot When Traveling
Street photography is normally a very open and free-form photography genre, but sometimes because we are traveling it’s better to plan a shoot rather than relying on luck. Fortune, they say, favors the prepared, and when all you have is … Continue reading
Best Canon lenses 2017: the best glass for your Canon DSLR
Picking the best lenses for your Canon camera is almost as important as, if not more than, picking out the best DSLR in the first place. They are literally an integral part of any DSLR or mirrorless camera and ultimately … Continue reading
Beginner’s Guide to Metering Modes on Your Camera
Should you bother to learn about metering modes? I’m confident I can sell you on it. Your camera’s automatic metering will only carry you so far. As your digital photography ability grows, you’ll start to feel frustrated in scenes with … Continue reading
Glow 72″ Parabolic Silver Parabolic Umbrella – $39.95 (Reg. $59.95)
Adorama has the Glow 72" Parabolic Silver Parabolic Umbrella available for $ 39.95. Regularly $ 59.95. Canon, Nikon and Sony News, Deals and What’s New at The-Digital-Picture.com
How to Blur the Background of a Portrait Using the Magnetic Lasso Tool in Photoshop
Have you ever taken a portrait and wished that the background were just a little bit more blurry? You can address background blur in-camera by changing either your aperture or the distance of your subject from the background. However, there’s … Continue reading
What is Flash High-Speed Sync and Why Do You Need it?
Using flash is already complicated enough, but adding in a fast shutter speed makes it even harder. In these two videos, you will learn about your camera’s flash sync speed and why it’s limited. Then you’ll see what you can … Continue reading
Black Friday Photography Deals
Black Friday is upon us and it can be a very good day of savings for photographers! As the craziness around this shopping day only increases every year; retailers, publishers, and service providers are rolling out amazing discounts for the … Continue reading