Monthly Archives: December 2017
Sony Alpha A5000 review
The Sony Alpha A5000 was the fourth compact system camera from Sony to appear after the company decided to drop its NEX name for E-mount cameras. Instead it uses the Alpha brand, often shortened simply to "A". [Update: The Sony … Continue reading
How to Capture the Feeling of Color and Create More Compelling Images
I am an unashamed lover of color. I say this because when I first started out as a photographer, color photography was considered inferior to black and white. This attitude was especially prevalent in the photo-art world. I found that … Continue reading
How to Use White Balance in Photography
Every digital camera has a White Balance or Automatic White Balance (AWB) setting in the camera menu. But how many of us actually use it or even know what it is for? Fortunately, most manufacturers have the Automatic White Balance … Continue reading
Switching from Lightroom to ACDSee Photo Studio: Making the Jump Easy
Let’s be honest – over the past couple of months, more than enough has been said about Adobe’s recent change in policy regarding how the latest versions (yes, all two of them) of Lightroom are to be purchased and used. … Continue reading
Dracast LED1500 Bi-Color LED Fresnel with Wi-Fi – $595.50 Shipped (Reg. $895.50)
B&H has the Dracast LED1500 Bi-Color LED Fresnel with Wi-Fi available for $ 595.50 with free shipping. Regularly $ 895.50. Product Highlights Beam Angle: 15-60° Wireless Control via iOS & Android App CRI: 95 Color Temperature: 3200-5600K On-Board … Continue reading
How to Quickly Process Your Holiday Photos with Luminar’s Accent AI Filter
The holiday season is upon us, and suddenly everyone seems to be in a rush. We all have a million things to accomplish in just a few short weeks. At this time of year, I’m always scrambling to get my … Continue reading
The ultimate camera kit wish-list
It is not uncommon for an aspiring photographer, when browsing Amazon or the websites of photography retailers, to click on a favorite brand and then refine the search results by price descending. An assortment of daydream items are added to … Continue reading
Review of the Breakthrough Photography X4 CPL Circular Polarizing Filter
Make no mistake, this is, in fact, a review of the X4 Circular Polarizer from Breakthrough Photography. That being said, the entire subject requires a little bit of photographic geekiness in order to grasp the full understanding of the product … Continue reading
Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR Camera – $2,099.00 Shipped (Reg. $2,799.00)
B&H has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR Camera available for $ 2,099.00 with free expedited shipping. Regularly $ 2,799.00. Have you been wanting to upgrade to a full-frame camera with a robust AF system and dual memory … Continue reading
How to Photograph Your Christmas Tree
It’s that time of year again. Christmas is upon us. Your tree is all decorated and presents are piled up underneath. So how do you take photos of your Christmas tree? Here are a few tips: Photo by Artur Staszewski. … Continue reading
7 Style Tricks to Steal from Other Artists
You’ve been taking photos for quite a while now but suddenly you notice your shots are looking a bit the similar. Same locations, same light, same style, same subjects. Yes, you can travel to new places once in a blue … Continue reading
How to Use Still-life Subjects to Understand Focal Lengths
Do you think that using an 18mm lens or a 100mm one will only zoom in or out your scene? Why are camera lenses are measured in millimeters? Do you know what those measurements mean for your photo? If you’re … Continue reading