Monthly Archives: May 2018
How to Do Shaped Bokeh Photography in 5 Easy Steps
It’s amazing what you can do with a camera. Light can be captured in different ways, and this opens up many possibilities for the keen photographer. Creating your own shaped bokeh is a fun and exciting way of shaping light … Continue reading
Register Now for the B&H Optic 2018 Event, June 3-6
B&H’s Optic 2018 Outdoor Photo/Video, Travel & Imaging Conference is just around the corner, taking place June 3-6, 2018. Registration is free but seating is limited, so register today! RSVP Now From B&H: A four-day imaging event … Continue reading
7 Travel Photography Hacks to Get You Going Places
One of the joys of travel is capturing all the new and exciting destination sites from your own perspective. Sometimes you make conscious decisions of what to leave behind and other times you realize you forgot to bring something, only … Continue reading
8 Beginner Tips for Images with a Better Background
Are you taking too many photos where the background is distracting from your main subject? It’s a common mistake for beginner photographers to pay attention only to their main subject and not what’s in the background. You also need to … Continue reading
Get 2 Free Days Rental This Memorial Day at LensRentals
Get 2 free days on any rental that includes Memorial Day at LensRentals using promo code TWOFREE at checkout. Simply rent your gear so that it arrives 5/21 – 5-25 and keep the gear through 5/29. *Order must include … Continue reading
ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2018 Guide for Beginners
ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2018 was released recently and it has a lot of options included in a single software program. It offers a combination of features covered by the likes of Lightroom, Bridge, and Photoshop in one setup at … Continue reading
The A to Z of Photography: Shutter speed
Shutter speed is the length of time the camera’s shutter stays open, which controls how long the sensor is exposed to light. Shutter speed and ‘exposure time’ are essentially the same thing expressed in different ways. We take photographs in … Continue reading
Interesting Photo of the Day: Tulips at Daybreak
Spring has finally sprung, and today’s interesting photo shows just how beautiful it can be once the snow melts for good and the world comes back to life. Peering out of the morning mist, prepped to bloom with the rising … Continue reading
How to Choose the Perfect Macro Lens
A common question among those starting out in macro photography is, “What lens should I choose?” Given the number of options, this is difficult to answer and depends on a number of factors (physical requirements, budget, subject, style, etc.). There … Continue reading
Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6 goes analog
The Instax Square SQ6 isn't Fujifilm’s first Instax Square camera, but the SQ10 that came before it isn’t all it seems. The older model actually uses a digital camera to print directly on the Instax analog film, whereas the new … Continue reading
Just Posted: Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Lens Review
Just posted: Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Lens Review. This lens is going to be a staple of serious Sony kits. The Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Lens is in stock at B&H | Amazon | Adorama | … Continue reading
More Lessons from the Masters of Photography: Edward Weston
In any art form, we have those who seem to transcend the medium itself. Those who by their very accomplishments earn the respect and admiration of those who view their work. We call these esteemed individuals “Masters”. In photography, there … Continue reading