If you have a successful Instagram account, a lot of followers, and you really want to earn that blue verification badge now you can simply ask for it. In the latest set of changes Instagram is introducing, users will be able to request for their accounts to be verified. But, there are some conditions […]
Using fans to blow hair is one of the most effective ways to add a little life to a portrait or headshot. But it’s not easy. It’s not as simple as just throwing a fan, ramping up the power and hoping for the best – although that’s the method that seems to be most commonly […]
Of all the tools and devices on which we can place cameras, sliders have always been the one that intrigued me the most. I’ve used quite a few of them over the years and I still really enjoy using them whenever I shoot with one. Especially motorised ones. I’ve even spent some time over the […]
Not long ago, Sony launched the 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS, a lightweight monster. What first comes to mind with the lens of this focal length is wildlife and sports photography. But photographer Miguel Quiles decided to test how it performs for portraits. He gave the lens a quick spin and he shares his impressions and […]
You may love or hate the features of the new Nikon Z7, but it seems that many photographers want to get their hands on it as soon as possible. As a result, the company has received so many preorders, that it recently issued an apology to customers that the camera is selling so fast. Because […]
Aputure has today announced five new light modifiers for their range of LED lights. There are some sequels, new barndoorsand one made in collaboration with one of the biggest names in photographic softboxes; Chimera. Aputure Light Dome II & Light Dome Mini II The original Aputure Light Dome & Light Dome Mini were a very […]
The launch of Nikons two new full-frame mirrorless cameras has certainly got a lot of attention in the last couple of weeks. And it looks like Canon is about to follow. Judging from the recent reports, we might see a new full-frame mirrorless camera from Canon as soon as 5 September. Canon manager confirmed earlier […]
About six months ago, I made a heart-wrenching, painful, and difficult decision: I switched from Canon to Olympus.
Now, Im not some crazy, brand-loyal photographer. I think the Canon versus Nikon argument is ridiculous. But I had invested thousands of dollars, tens of thousands really, in my Canon gear.
However, my photographic priorities have been changing. Ive established something of a niche in Alaska... more
With the release of Nikons new mirrorless camera and the impending release of Canons competitor, we are seeing the future of photography as we know it. However, in the response of some we are also seeing the demise of the community as a whole. Where passion and creativity once dominated the perceived agility of a […]
There are situations when the best method to get a perfectly sharp landscape image is to focus stack it. In this video tutorial, photographer Mark Denney will show you the fastest way to do it and end up with perfect results. In Marks example image, there was not a lot of available light and there […]
