Monthly Archives: December 2017
Detu Twin 360-degree camera
Will the 360-degree video format ever really catch on? The jury's still out, and it probably hinges on the extent to which virtual reality headsets take off. Realizing that videographers are hesitant about spending big money on 360-degree gear, Detu … Continue reading
28 Steps to the Perfect Sony a7R III Setup
The highly-anticipated Sony a7R III is here and I am sharing the 28 steps I took to make it ready for use. Charge battery Install neck strap Download and install Capture One (for Sony) and/or Sony Imaging Edge (unless … Continue reading
Tips for Planning and Capturing a Creative Portrait
There is saying, in the photography world, that an image can be taken in a hundred different ways. This is especially true, as you have probably already noticed when capturing portraits. Portrait photography is probably the most popular genre, within … Continue reading
How to Sync Settings in Lightroom to Edit Multiple Photos at Once
Lightroom has a million and one ways to speed up our post-processing workflow, and being able to sync photos that need the same changes together is one of them. Here to explain the process is Aaron Nace from Phlearn: Sometimes it … Continue reading
First-Light Buck, Shenandoah National Park
Many of you know that I usually consider the ideal wildlife light to be from behind me, directing my shadow toward the animal (though keeping it outside of the frame of course), but that is just another of the many … Continue reading
Review of K&F Concept KF-885 Speedlight
A few weeks back I received the K&F Concept KF-885 Speedlight to test out and review. Now before I get into the review for this flash, I have to say that I have been a Canon photographer ever since I … Continue reading
Tips for Photographing Reflections to Create Stunning Images
It can’t be denied. There’s something special about reflections that makes them a unique aspect of photography. Maybe it’s because a reflection just like a photograph is a gateway to another world, parallel but restricted. Also just like photography, reflections … Continue reading
Apple Names Aurora HDR 2018 Best Mac App of 2017
From Macphun/Skylum: Today, Apple named Aurora HDR 2018 as their Best Mac App of 2017. This is a big honor for all of the team and we’re very grateful to cap off a year of hard work this way. At … Continue reading
How to Clone Yourself – Step by Step Tutorial
You have probably seen photos on the internet where the same person appears in multiple spots in a single photo. At first sight, you might not have believed it, and later you must have gone berserk looking for ways that … Continue reading
The 10 Golden Rules of Wildlife Photography
Generally speaking, people give close attention to good quality work. A good craftsman is appreciated; his skill, creativity and professionalism exude quality. Photographing wildlife is no different; the successful photographer must give attention to every aspect of his craft and … Continue reading
Quick Video Tutorial – 8 DIY Photography Hacks for the Kitchen
Here is another fun video from the team over at COOPH. This time they’re playing with ordinary household items found in your kitchen. Here are 8 DIY photography hacks you can do at home Watch as they play with some … Continue reading
Tips for Creating a Basketball Highlight Reel
by Sean Setters One of the greatest features found in current Canon DSLRs is a Dual Pixel CMOS Autofocus (DPAF) sensor which allows for easy and smooth autofocus tracking in video mode. This capability alone is a compelling … Continue reading