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Forests are wonderful places to photograph and can often give you stand out shots that will not only look great in your portfolio but also hanging on your wall. There are so many opportunities for photography in forests and the great thing is that you can go back again and again as the changing seasons […]
I had been planning a trip to the US from the UK for quite a while with the main intention of shooting Infrared, but the question was ‘where shall I go?’ I ended up trying to decide between two different trips. One was to head north from Phoenix and take in the Grand Canyon, Arches, […]
Today, lensbaby unveiled it’s newest lens, the Velvet 85. I’ve had the opportunity for the past two weeks to test this lens out, so I can give you an honest assessment of their new art lens. First, full disclosure, I am a big fan of the Lensbaby lenses. Their Velvet 56 is always in […]
If you’ve read any of my other blogs, you might know that I started IR photography as a spinoff of my astrophotography. Both of these types of photography have some similarities. First, most cameras need to be modified to shoot IR photos. For the exact same reason, you’ll need to modify your camera to shoot […]
According to news and rumor on the internet, Thursday, 06/29 Canon will announce two new cameras; the long awaited 6D Mark II and the SL2. All the information we have so far is coming from rumor sites like Canon Rumors, PetaPixel and Nokishita Camera which is a Japanese site. Here’s what we know so far: The 6D […]
Over the past few years, Infrared photography has gone from being and oddity or niche art, to moving more mainstream. One area that is being paid more interest is Infrared portraiture. Infrared portraiture is showing up in Weddings, modeling, personal portraits and even music videos. Recently, a German Photography Magazine, FOTO Hits contacted me interested in several pieces […]
As most people know, mirrorless is rapidly becoming THE way to shoot Infrared images. With a mirrorless converted camera there are no focus issues and you get to compose your images by seeing in Infrared. I get the opportunity to speak with most people who have a camera converted with Life Pixel and for the […]
Armed with a Deep BW IR converted Sony A7, and a Sunpak 622 Super Pro IR Flash, photographer Dan Wagner roamed the streets of New York City in search of opportunities to test his infrared rig. Having looked forward to shooting street photography with invisible flash for years, Dan hoped his research, planning and expenditures […]
Perhaps no technique since the advent of digital photography has drawn more interest and excitement than High Dynamic Range – HDR. The sensor in your digital camera has the ability to capture a finite contrast ratio. Each camera brand and model may be different, causing the particular ratio to vary, but whatever that resolving power […]
US photographer Ryan Stout grew up in picturesque Montana. A software developer who works from home by day, Ryan decided that he needed a hobby to get him out of the house in the evenings. But going out in the dark and taking photos probably isn’t the first thing that would come to most people’s […]
When K&F Concept was first brought to my attention I will admit that I had never heard of the company before. The world of camera gear and gadgets is of course, “saturated” to say the least. So, when I took a closer look at K&F, I was pleasantly surprised at the apparent quality of many […]
The lens is the eye through which a camera sees. No matter what kind of camera you use, the lens is one of the single most important investments you will make. So in the spirit making wise decisions and minimizing buyer’s remorse the gear-savvy photographer will make it a point to understand the basics of […]
We have long been used to the idea that our images improve as we gain greater familiarity with the locations that we photograph. Well, maybe. I am so familiar with places such as Delicate Arch, Badwater and Old Faithful that walking up to each of them almost seems like coming home. It’s familiar; it’s comfortable. […]
Any photographer who has experience with stock agencies will tell you that it is takes time and effort to see a return on your photos. You are competing with not only other photographers but also potentially anyone with a camera (or even a smart phone). So, if you want to make money from your photos […]
As you may have noticed, we live in a three dimensional world. With apologies to Albert Einstein and his work on time as the fourth dimension, let’s keep it simple and just stick with height, width and depth for now. Sculptors always take advantage of their chosen medium to express their vision while employing all […]
Perhaps there are few things as overtly confusing for most people in photography than aperture. The relationship between f/numbers, depth of field, and lens speed isn’t always clear. Honestly, understanding aperture isn’t always easy. But there’s hope! In this article, we will talk about what exactly aperture is, how it is measured, and it means […]
For better or worse, I am known for my color photographs. The great majority of them come in two flavors: both softly lit, warm-toned images made with the sun near the horizon, whether morning or evening, and bright, contrasty, saturated shots. However, my roots have always been in Black & White. Like most of us […]
In Part 1 of this series I presented a few color astro photos that represent what you’d see, if your eyes were super sensitive. In part 2, I’m presenting similar images, only these will be presented in one color, the color of H-alpha. Hydrogen alpha is likely the most important emission, for imaging the night […]
Photography in the great outdoors is a wonderful experience for any type of photographer. Breaking away from the daily hustle and grind and making photographs out in nature is both relaxing and rejuvenating to your creative spirit. The fresh air, open spaces, and the excitement of the unknown make outdoor photography a great exercise both […]
For many years, I’ve struggled with fatigue. Having the energy to do anything, to say nothing of getting enough exercise is at times very, very hard. This struggle over time has led to a rather difficult chapter in my life where depression rears it’s ugly head on a consistent basis. Some of the coping mechanisms […]
