Monthly Archives: September 2018
Inspiring Photography of the Waves and Oceans of Tahiti by Ben Thouard
Ben Thouard is an award-winning ocean and surfing photographer living on Tahiti – an island in French Polynesia. His love of surfing and photography took him there at the age of 22, and he hasn’t looked back since. In this film … Continue reading
Panasonic full-frame rumors continue to build
After the initial rumors that it appears Panasonic is going to launch a full-frame mirrorless camera, we're getting a little more info what the camera might be like. Remember though, these are just rumors. According to 43rumors.com, Panasonic's new full-frame … Continue reading
What is the Bokeh Effect in Photography?
If you are new to photography you have probably only recently learned about the concept known as “bokeh”. It is Japanese in origin and refers to blur or a blurry quality, and in photography it is a very recognizable technique. … Continue reading
Tips for How to Photograph a Rock Concert or Show
There are the stories, I’m sure you’ve heard them. Annie Leibowitz hanging out with the Rolling Stones. Bob Gruen photographing John Lennon on New York rooftops. Let’s face it, second to being an actual rock star (we’ve all used a … Continue reading
5 Ways to Make Extraordinary Photographs of Ordinary Subjects
How do you take extraordinary photographs of ordinary subjects? Many photographers think that this is impossible. They think that the best photography requires far-flung locations or sweeping landscapes. Yet creating beautiful photographs of everyday things is not only possible, it’s easy! … Continue reading
Manfrotto welcomes tripod triplet into its Befree family
Tripod specialist Manfrotto has given its Befree collection of travel tripods a revamp with three new models. The Befree 2N1 is the named for its ability to be converted from a standard travel tripod into a monopod. You just half-turn … Continue reading
Landmark cameras: Panasonic Lumix G1
Panasonic has now made more Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera models that we can count, but the one that started it all of was the Lumix DMC-G1 back in 2008. We take mirrorless cameras for granted now, but this was … Continue reading
Insect Photography Tips – How to Capture Cool Critters
Do you find creepy crawlies fascinating? Or maybe a bit scary? Insects can be many things, and they are many! From a photographer’s perspective, they offer countless opportunities to learn about photography, your gear, and the critters themselves. In this … Continue reading
Tips for Compelling Lifestyle Product Photography
Product manufacturers invest a lot in marketing, and photography is one of the best ways to sell their products. While lifestyle product photography has been prevalent for a long period of time, it has become even more important with the … Continue reading
How to Break the World Down into Elements to Create Better Photos
I have a really cool idea for you. One that is so simple, and yet so amazingly impactful, that if you start utilizing this concept now you will immediately see the benefits in your photography and you will create better … Continue reading
Fujifilm X-T3 vs X-T2: 10 key differences you need to know
It's tricky to think of a camera line that has resonated with the enthusiasts and pros more so than Fujifim's X-series, and its X-T models in particular have been big smashes. Blending X-Trans CMOS sensor technology, Film Simulation modes and … Continue reading
How to Create Custom Brushes in Photoshop
The Brush Tool in Photoshop is one of the most versatile and it can be used for many applications. It already comes with many useful brushes preloaded into the program and you can find even more online. But sometimes you … Continue reading